Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement Breakaway Type

Important: The inside rearview mirror is fastened to an inside rearview mirror support. The inside rearview mirror support is secured to the windshield.

1. The rearview mirror is a breakaway type mirror . Breakaway rearview mirrors are designed to detach from the windshield in the event of an inflatable restraint deployment. The mirror attaches to the support on the windshield, but break away in a different manner. Follow the appropriate procedure when servicing the rearview mirror.

Disconnect the rearview mirror electrical connector.




2. Remove the rearview mirror (2) from the rearview mirror support (5).

2.1.	Use one hand in order to support one end of the rearview mirror (2) against the windshield (4).

2.2.	Use the other hand in order to pull the rearview mirror (2) away from the mirror support (5).

1. Center the bottom of the rearview mirror (2) to the top of the mirror support (5).
2. Slide the rearview mirror (2) onto the mirror support (5). Keep the rearview mirror (2) parallel to the windshield (4).
3. Apply 90 N·m (20 lbs) of force in order to fully seat the rearview mirror (2) onto the mirror support (5).

An audible click will be heard when the rearview mirror (2) is fully seated.




4. Connect the rearview mirror electrical connector.