Outer Mirror Assembly: Removal

Refer to "DISASSEMBLY" for removal procedures of scalp cap and mirror face. Ref. to DISASSEMBLY , Outer Mirror Assembly.

1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Ref. to BATTERY .
2. Remove the trim panel - front door. Ref. to FRONT DOOR , REMOVAL, Door Trim.
3. Turn over the sealing cover - front door.
   CAUTION:

   • Carefully remove the butyl tape. Excessive force will easily break the sealing cover - front door.
   • If the sealing cover - front door gets broken, replace it with a new part.
   • Be careful not to allow the butyl tape to contact any trims and seats because the butyl tape, which has a strong adhesive force, is difficult to remove once it adhered.
   1. Remove the connector clip that is installed on the panel assembly - front door, and disconnect the connector.
   2. Carefully remove and turn over the sealing cover - front door within the area where the operation can be performed.
4. Remove the outer mirror assembly.
   1. Remove the connector clip that is installed on the panel assembly - front door, and disconnect the connector.
   2. Turn over the sealing cover - front door.
   3. Remove the bolts to remove outer mirror assembly.

Fig 1: Removing Outer Mirror Assembly

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