Mirror

VIII. Wind rush around the mirror.

Wind rush around the mirror may be repaired by inspecting two areas of the mirror for proper installation of foam gaskets.

CAUTION:
APPROVED SAFETY GLASSES AND GLOVES SHOULD BE WORN WHEN PERFORMING THIS PROCEDURE TO REDUCE THE CHANCE OF PERSONAL INJURY.





1. Inspect for proper installation of foam around the base to mirror case. You should be able to see the foam all the way around the base to the case. Refer to Figure 5 for location. If improperly installed, disassemble mirror and reposition foam. Step 2 below describes disassembly.

If by taping the bezel to the mirror case during road test resulted in a reduction of wind rush, follow procedure below.

2. Inspect for proper foam installation around the mirror case to mirror bezel. Refer to Figure 5. If the foam gasket is mispositioned, follow procedure below for removal and reposition as necessary:

a. Pull the mirror rearward to disengage it from the electric motor.

b. Remove three retaining screws from the motor and set aside.

c. Remove four retaining screws from the bezel and remove bezel from the case. The foam gasket around the mirror case should be right to the edge as shown in Figure 5. If installed improperly, carefully remove the foam and reposition it to the mirror case as shown.

d. Reinstall the bezel and motor.

e. Make sure the plastic drive screws are reinstalled to the back side of the mirror.

f. Add lube to the pivot points on the back side of the mirror.

"REMINDER": REMEMBER SAFETY GLASSES AND GLOVES!

g. IMPORTANT: WHEN REINSTALLING THE MIRROR TO THE MOTOR USING THE PALM OF YOUR HAND IN THE MIDDLE OF THE MIRROR AND PUSH FORWARD TO SEAT THE MIRROR TO THE MOTOR. YOU WILL HEAR AN AUDIBLE SNAP WHEN THE MIRROR IS FULLY SEATED. ANY OTHER METHOD OF INSTALLATION MAY CAUSE MIRROR BREAKAGE.

Labor Operation: T3350
Labor Time: .3 hour per door