Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Mirrors: Service and Repair

NOTE: The power mirror actuator can be replaced without removing the mirror assembly.

1. Peel off the tape from the bottom of the mirror housing.

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2. Remove the actuator retaining screw from the housing, then remove the mirror with the actuator.

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3. Disconnect the wires from the actuator. Record the terminal location and color of each wire.

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4. Starting at the lower edge or the mirror, separate the mirror and actuator.
5. Connect the wires to the new actuator.

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6. Install the new actuator to the housing with a new retaining screw.

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7. Install the mirror on the new actuator in the reverse order of removal.
8. Stick the tape over the hole in the housing.