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Outside Rearview Mirror Glass Replacement w/o DE7

Removal Procedure

Caution: When working with any type of glass or sheet metal with exposed or rough edges, wear approved safety glasses and gloves in order to reduce the chance of personal injury.


    Object Number: 259172  Size: SH
  1. Apply pressure to the lower inboard corner of the mirror face.
  2. Grasp the mirror backing plate (3) at the upper outboard corner.
  3. Twist downward and pull back in order to remove the mirror face from the mirror assembly.
  4. Disconnect the electrical connectors.

Installation Procedure

Caution: When working with any type of glass or sheet metal with exposed or rough edges, wear approved safety glasses and gloves in order to reduce the chance of personal injury.


    Object Number: 259172  Size: SH
  1. Connect the electrical connectors.
  2. Install the insulator (2)

  3. Object Number: 810607  Size: SH
  4. Align the latches on the mirror backing plate to the tabs (1) on the power mirror motor.
  5. Carefully press the mirror and backing plate into place until an audible click is heard.
  6. Verify proper operation of the power mirror.

Outside Rearview Mirror Glass Replacement w/ DE7

Removal Procedure

Caution: When working with any type of glass or sheet metal with exposed or rough edges, wear approved safety glasses and gloves in order to reduce the chance of personal injury.


    Object Number: 259172  Size: SH
  1. Apply pressure to the lower inboard corner of the mirror face.
  2. Grasp the mirror backing plate (3) at the upper outboard corner.
  3. Twist downward and pull back in order to remove the mirror face from the mirror assembly.
  4. Disconnect the electrical connectors.

Installation Procedure

Caution: When working with any type of glass or sheet metal with exposed or rough edges, wear approved safety glasses and gloves in order to reduce the chance of personal injury.


    Object Number: 259172  Size: SH
  1. Connect the electrical connectors.
  2. Install the insulator (2)
  3. Align the latches on the mirror backing plate to the tabs on the power mirror motor.

  4. Object Number: 814115  Size: SH

    Important: In order to avoid damaging electrochromatic mirrors, yellowing and/or silver delamination, pressure must not be applied to the center of the mirror.

  5. Place a 6 (B) x 9 (A) cm (2 x 3 in) block of wood in the indicated target area. This will distribute pressure evenly.
  6. Carefully press the mirror and backing plate into place until an audible click is heard.
  7. Verify proper operation of the power mirror.