How do you remove a motor drive mirror?
Push pins can be gently tapped out to remove using a small punch or phillips head screw driver and gentle hammer taps. Mirror Skeleton removed, set it aside for now. The motor drive unit is attached to the mirror housing with (4) T20 torx screws.
How do you remove a side view mirror?
Pry off the trim panel by using the flat-head screwdriver. Pull off the trim panel and set it aside. Locate the screws that are used to secure the mirror to the door. Remove the screws with the Phillips screwdriver. Take the side view mirror off of the door and set it aside.
Do you need to remove the mirror from the door?
There is NO NEED to remove the interior door panel, or mirror base from the door. This can all be done with the mirror mounted on the door, working from outside the vehicle. Above shows a cut away picture of the motor drive unit with the key parts you will need to reference.
How to repair a GM power folding mirror?
Start on the inside edge as shown in the picture and gently separate the upper and lower trim shrouds as shown. Slowly and gently work around the mirror shroud and remove both upper and lower plastic shrouds as 1 piece.
Where is the adjustment screw on a velvac mirror?
Adjustment of the mirror head should first begin by ensuring that the mirror glass is positioned equally on all four corners. The mirror glass should be level inside the mirror shell when viewed from side to side. Loosen the mirror head adjustment screw, located on the mirror base under the mirror head, using a 3/16″ hex wrench.
Push pins can be gently tapped out to remove using a small punch or phillips head screw driver and gentle hammer taps. Mirror Skeleton removed, set it aside for now. The motor drive unit is attached to the mirror housing with (4) T20 torx screws.
What to do if your power mirror is not working?
received a Power Mirror is not working Inspection. You need eyes to see what’s in front of you. To see to the side and in back of you when you drive, your only option is to make sure your mirrors are properly set. If more than one person drives your car, then it’s particularly important for your power mirrors to work.
Start on the inside edge as shown in the picture and gently separate the upper and lower trim shrouds as shown. Slowly and gently work around the mirror shroud and remove both upper and lower plastic shrouds as 1 piece.