2005 Lexus SC 430FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Inner Rear View Mirror: Replacement

HINT:

The installation procedures are the removal procedures in reverse order. However, only installation procedures requiring additional information are included.

  1. REMOVE MAP LAMP ASSY (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  2. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR STAY HOLDER COVER 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the holder cover.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 1: Removing Inner Rear View Mirror Stay Holder Cover
      G02954464Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSY 
    1. Disconnect the mirror connector.
    2. Remove the mirror by turning the stay part of the mirror counterclockwise.
      Fig 2: Removing Inner Rear View Mirror Assy
      G02954465Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSY 
    1. Match the claw of the stay part of the mirror with the cut part of the base.
    2. Turn the stay part of the mirror clockwise so that the stay comes to the original position, and then install the mirror.
    3. Connect the mirror connector.
      Fig 3: Installing Inner Rear View Mirror Assy
      G02954466Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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