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Power Mirror Motor: Service and Repair

Power Mirror Actuator Replacement

1. Remove the power mirror from the door, and disconnect the 6P or 3P connector.




2. Cut the wire harness (A) with wire cutters.
3. Remove the seat base (B).
4. Protect the mirror housing with shop towel (A).




5. Insert the screwdriver (B) along holder ramp (C), and placing flat blade underneath adapter ear (D) at end of ramp. Be careful not to damage the mirror housing.




6. Pry off holder (A) from the housing (B).




7. Remove the three screws (A) and the actuator (B) from the housing.
8. Prying the wire clip (C) with a screwdriver (E).
9. Pull the wire (D) from the housing.
10. Install in the reverse of removal. Replace the seat base and three screws with new one.







11. Insert the terminals into the connector in the original arrangement as shown.
12. Operate the power mirror to check that the actuator works smoothly.