Mirrors: Service and Repair
Removal:1. Remove the door mirror from the car, and disconnect the electrical connector(s).
Mirror Actuator Replacement:
2. Cut the wire harness with wire cutters, remove the mirror base cover, and remove the harness clamp from the mirror base.
Mirror Actuator Replacement:
3. Remove the three mounting screws, and separate the mirror base from the mirror housing.
Mirror Actuator Replacement:
4. '95 - 96 models: Insert a screwdriver into the hole on the bottom of the mirror housing, and remove the actuator retaining screw. Then carefully press on the mirror to create a gap between mirror and mirror housing, insert a finger into the gap, and take out the mirror/actuator assembly.
Mirror Actuator Replacement:
5. '97 - 98 models: Insert a flat tip screwdriver into the groove between the mirror housing and the mirror holder, then pry off the mirror.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the mirror housing.
Mirror Actuator Replacement:
6. '97 - 98 models: Remove the four screws, and separate the mirror visor from the mirror housing. Then remove the actuator.
Installation:
Mirror Actuator Replacement:
7. '95 - 96 models: Loosely install a new actuator retainer on the frame in the mirror housing with a new retainer screw.
NOTE: If the retainer is not loose enough, it will impede the installation of the new mirror/actuator assembly.
Mirror Actuator Replacement:
8. '95 - 96 models: Route the wire harness of the new mirror/actuator assembly through the hole in the mirror housing.
Mirror Actuator Replacement:
9. '95 - 96 models: Position the upper edge of the actuator under the hooks of the frame, then insert the new mirror/actuator assembly into the housing, and tighten the retaining screw.
NOTE: Make sure the actuator is held securely by the hooks and the retainer.
10. '97 - 98 models: Route the wire harness of the new actuator through the shaft hole. Assemble the actuator and the mirror visor by installing the screws.
11. '97 - 98 models: Attach the actuator to the mirror by pressing it into place by hand.
Mirror Actuator Replacement:
12. Route the harness through the hole in the mirror base, and reinstall the mirror housing on the mirror base.
Mirror Actuator Replacement:
13. Reinstall the harness clamp and the mirror base cover removed in step 2, and tape the harness clip to the wire harness 145 mm (5.7 in) from the mirror base cover.
Mirror Actuator Replacement:
14. Insert the terminals into the connector(s) as shown below, then reconnect the connectors, and reinstall the mirror to the car.
15. Test the mirror for smooth movement in all directions.