Exterior Mirror Glass - Spotter, Trailer Tow

EXTERIOR MIRROR GLASS - SPOTTER, TRAILER TOW












Exterior Mirrors - Exploded View

Special Tools:

Special Tool(s)

Removal

WARNING: Cover the spotter glass surface with adhesive tape to avoid injury from the glass breaking during removal. Failure to do so can result in personal injury.

1. Adjust the spotter glass fully upwards.







2. Using a flat-blade screwdriver under the center of the spotter glass assembly, remove the spotter glass assembly.

Installation

WARNING: Cover the spotter glass surface with adhesive tape to avoid injury from the glass breaking during installation. Failure to do so may result in personal injury.

1. Place the new spotter glass assembly down on a smooth firm surface.







2. Align the friction pins vertically to the spotter glass backing plate socket and push down to snap the pivot ball into the socket.







3. CAUTION: Do not overheat the spotter glass backing plate. Heat only until backing plate is warm to the touch (approximately 10 seconds).

Using the special tool, warm the main pivot socket in the spotter glass backing plate.

4. Align the friction pins to the grommets and push in.







5. CAUTION: The spotter glass can break if pressure is not applied directly over the pivot socket.

Align the spotter glass backing plate pivot socket to the exterior mirror pivot ball and push with the thumb over the socket.

6. Remove the adhesive tape and check for normal operation.