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Outside Rearview Mirror Replacement Manual

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the front door trim panel upper extension. Refer to Upper Extension Trim Panel Replacement .

  2. Object Number: 373629  Size: SH
  3. Remove the nuts that retain the outside mirror to the door.
  4. Remove the outside mirror from the door.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 373629  Size: SH
  1. Install the rearview mirror to the door, pressing the outside mirror into place.
  2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Install the nuts in order to retain the outside mirror to the door.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the outside rearview mirror retaining nuts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  5. Install the front door trim panel upper extension. Refer to Upper Extension Trim Panel Replacement .

Outside Rearview Mirror Replacement Power Mirror

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the trim panel upper extension. Refer to Upper Extension Trim Panel Replacement .

  2. Object Number: 1170988  Size: SH
  3. Remove the insulator, if equipped.
  4. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  5. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  6. Disconnect the mirror wiring harness from the door.

  7. Object Number: 373629  Size: SH
  8. Remove the nuts securing the outside mirror to the door.
  9. Remove the mirror from the door.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 373629  Size: SH
  1. Install the outside mirror to the door. Press the mirror into place.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the nuts in order to secure the outside mirror to the door.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the outside mirror nuts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  5. Connect the mirror wiring harness to the door.
  6. Install the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .

  7. Object Number: 1170988  Size: SH
  8. Install the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  9. Install the insulator, if equipped.
  10. Install the trim panel upper extension. Refer to Upper Extension Trim Panel Replacement .
  11. Important: After servicing the power-folding mirrors, it is necessary to ensure that they are set in the full locked position. The mirror housing must be fully retracted inboard and then extended to its outboard position to lock the mirror in place. Cycle the power folding mirrors 3 times using the mirror switch on the driver's side door panel in order to fully implement the detent feature of these mirrors. Failure to do this could cause the mirrors to fold inward when the vehicle is at highway speeds.