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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2009TAHOE BASE, 4.8 CREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 388 (MIRROR SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSOUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 C

Removal Procedure

2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 CSECTION Removal Procedure
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    WARNING:

    Approved safety glasses and gloves should be worn when performing this procedure to reduce the chance of personal injury.

  1. Place masking tape over the mirror glass.
  2. Remove the outside rearview mirror courtesy lamp from the mirror housing, if equipped.
    3. Fig 1: Bottom Outboard Corner & Top Inboard Edge Corner
    GM1856429Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Apply several layers of masking tape (1) to the mirror lower housing edge (2) to protect the finish.
    4. Fig 2: Outside Rearview Mirror Glass And Special Tool
    GM2167086Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the mirror glass as follows:
    1. Place the mirror face flat to the housing.
    2. Insert a suitable rigid plastic tool (3) 3.81 cm (1.5 in) wide. Insert the rigid plastic tool (3) 3 cm (1.5 in) between the mirror lower housing edge (4) and the lower edge of the mirror glass (5).
    3. Holding the tool in place, press forward on the lower edge of the glass, this will release the tabs from the motor/actuator ring.
  5. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the back of the mirror glass.
    6. Fig 3: Outside Rearview Mirror Motor/Actuator
    GM2167079Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. The motor/actuator ring (1) must stay with the motor/actuator, not with the mirror glass (2).
    7. Fig 4: Outside Rearview Mirror Motor/Actuator
    GM2167074Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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