Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Refer to GLASS & SHEET METAL HANDLING CAUTION in GM Vehicles Cautions and Notices.

Remove the mirror and the plastic backing plate assembly.
1. Manually tilt the mirror glass inboard towards the vehicle.
2. Insert fingers behind the mirror glass assembly.
3. Gently pull the mirror glass assembly from the housing.
Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Remove the actuators (2) that may have remained attached to the mirror face backing (1). Push the actuator in the direction of one of the two slots of the molded ring where the actuator ball attaches in order to disengage it from the mirror glass assembly (1).

Fig 1: Removing Mirror & Plastic Backing Plate Assembly

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Fig 2: Removing Actuators From Mirror Face Backing

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