Breakaway Rear View Mirror - Revised R&I Procedures
Bulletin Number: 93-8-5AReference Number: 208120R
Publish Date: 5/93
Subject:
SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE - SECTIONS 8A - BREAKAWAY REARVIEW MIRROR REMOVE/INSTALL PROCEDURES
Models Affected:
1992-93 SSE AND SSEi
This bulletin is being revised to add new artwork for the Breakaway rearview mirrors.
The Remove And Install Procedure for the Clip Mounted Rearview Mirror has been added to supplement the Service and Electrical Systems Manuals with the addition of options DD7 and DD8 (Breakaway Rearview Mirrors).
Please update your respective Service Manual accordingly.
An Electrochromic rearview mirror is standard on both the SSE and SSEi models. For circuit operation refer to Section 8A. A breakaway feature has been added to this mirror. It is designed to detach at the mirror support in the event of an inflatable restraint deployment. The mirror can be reattached using the procedure below.
ELECTROCHROMIC REARVIEW MIRROR
Refer to Figure 1
Remove or Disconnect
NOTICE:
Do not use tools or other objects to pry mirror base or mirror away from windshield. Use of tools may damage mirror base, mirror or windshield.
1. Electrical connectors at rear of mirror assembly.
2. Twist mirror to one side and use one hand to support edge of mirror against windshield.
3. Use other hand to pull mirror away from windshield with a quick jerk.
Install or Connect
1. Position bottom of mirror base against windshield at top of support.
2. Slide base onto support keeping base parallel to windshield.
3. As base starts to engage, apply a force against base while maintaining a downward force until it snaps onto the support with an audible click; this operation will require at least 20 pounds of force.
4. Check to make sure mirror is securely attached to support by adjusting mirror in a normal up/down and side to side range.
5. Electrical connectors.