QuestionQUESTION: I need to remove the passenger side view mirror glass so that I can repair the backing mounts that hold the mechanism in place. The glass isn't broken but to access the back of the housing the glass has to come off.
ANSWER: REMOVAL
Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, move the front door frame molding. (Refer to 23 - BODY/DOOR - FRONT/MOLDING - REMOVAL).
Remove door trim panel and water dam. (Refer to 23 - BODY/DOOR - FRONT/TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL).
Disconnect the electrical connector, if equipped (MIRROR WIRE CONNECTOR).
Using a trim stick or equivalent, remove the mirror flag stuffier.(FOAM STUFFIER).
Remove the nuts attaching mirror (SIDE VIEW MIRROR).
Remove the mirror from the door.
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QUESTION: I was hoping that I could remove the actual glass part of the mirror from the housing without taking off the whole housing.
AnswerREMOVAL
WARNING: ALWAYS WEAR EYE AND HAND PROTECTION WHEN SERVICING THE MIRROR ASSEMBLY. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE WARNINGS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY FROM BROKEN GLASS.
Carefully pull/pry the broken glass holder from the mirror assembly.
Disconnect the heated mirror electrical connectors from the terminals on the mirror glass holder, if equipped.
