Door Mirror - Vibration
May 30, 2000BULLETIN NO.
00-016
Applies To:
1999 3.2TL - ALL
2000 3.2TL - From VIN 19UUA5...YAOOOOO1 thru 19UUA5...YA028045
One or Both Door Mirrors Vibrate
SYMPTOM
One or both door mirrors vibrate while driving on smooth roads.
PROBABLE CAUSE
The mirror is not properly attached to the mirror holder, allowing the glass to vibrate when the vehicle is in motion.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the vibrating mirror(s).
PARTS INFORMATION
Left Mirror: P/N 76253-SOK-A21
Right Mirror: P/N 76203-SOK-A21
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
In warranty: The normal warranty applies.
Out of warranty: Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Technical Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Pry out the bottom of the mirror with a screwdriver wrapped in a shop towel. Continue to pry until the actuator shafts come out of the actuator or the mirror.
2. If the actuator shafts are still attached to the mirror, remove them and reinstall them on the actuator. Make sure the rubber boots are properly seated in the actuator.
3. Before installing the new mirror:
^ Make sure the tabs on the actuator shafts are lined up with the slots on the back of the mirror.
^ Apply grease to the mirror pivot and the actuator shafts.
4. Align the pivot and the actuator shafts with the mirror. With a shop towel over the glass, carefully push on the mirror until the pivot and the actuator shafts are properly seated. If the pivot and the actuator shafts will not engage, warm the shafts and the pivot with a heat gun.
5. Clean the mirror with glass cleaner.
6. Check the operation of the power mirror actuator in all four directions.
7. Test-drive the vehicle to verity the mirror does not vibrate
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