Mirrors: Service and Repair
DISASSEMBLY1. IDENTIFY OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR
a. w/ Power Rear View Mirror:
UTA:
The mirror moves smoothly when pressing the end of the mirror inward.
b. w/ Power Rear View Mirror:
IMI:
The mirror stutters when pressing the end of the mirror inward.
c. w/ Power Rear View Mirror:
TOKAIRIKA:
Equipped only on vehicles manufactured by TMC.
d. w/o Power Rear View Mirror:
Mirrors manufactured by IMI
2. UTA:
DISASSEMBLE OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR
a. Disconnect the battery.
b. Press the inboard end of the mirror inward to access the rear of the mirror w/case assembly.
c. Unlatch both ends of the wire retainer, then remove the mirror parts from the mirror housing.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the wires on heated mirrors. Disconnect the wires from the back side of the heater.
3. IMI:
DISASSEMBLE OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR
a. w/Heated Mirrors:
Disconnect the battery.
b. Protect the door surface.
c. Pivot the mirror housing to the forward position.
d. Insert a scraper between the mirror and the case to remove the mirror.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the wires on heated mirrors. Disconnect the wires from the back side of the heater.
4. TOKAIRIKA:
DISASSEMBLE OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR
a. Disconnect the battery.
b. Slide a shop towel between the mirror and the mirror housing as shown.
c. Pull the ends of the shop towel upward to disconnect the mirror from the housing.
d. Pull the mirror upward and disconnect it.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the wires on heated mirrors. Disconnect the wires from the back side of the heater.
REASSEMBLY
1. UTA:
ASSEMBLE OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR
a. w/Heated Mirrors:
Connect the heater wires.
b. Install the wire retainer onto the mirror w/case assembly, then press the mirror firmly into place to engage the 6 lugs of the wire retainer.
NOTE: Pull the mirror edges to confirm the wire retainer lugs completely engage with the mirror housing.
c. Reconnect the battery, then operate the mirror to its full stop position.
2. IMI:
ASSEMBLE OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR
a. From a distance of 50-60 mm, use a heat gun or hair dryer to heat the edge of the mirror case until the mirror case becomes soft.
CAUTION: Use extreme caution when using a heat gun or hair dryer. Holding it too close can melt the mirror case.
b. w/ Heated Mirrors:
Connect the heater wires.
c. Before the the case cools down, position and snap the new mirror glass into the case.
NOTE: Verify the glass case edge completely surrounds the mirror glass.
d. Allow the case to cool down before moving the mirror back to its operating position.
e. Recheck the fit between the glass and the case.
f. Reconnect the battery, then operate the mirror to its full stop position.
3. TOKAIRIKA:
ASSEMBLE OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR
a. w/ Heated Mirrors: Connect the heater wires.
b. Connect the claws (A) and install the mirror into the mirror housing.
c. Push the mirror inward to connect the claws (B) onto the mirror housing.
d. Reconnect the battery, then operate the mirror to its full stop position.