Power Outside Mirror Switch Removal/Installation

2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WDSECTION Power Outside Mirror Switch Removal/Installation
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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the lower panel.
  3. Grasp the left and right sides of the power outside mirror switch and push it out to remove it.
  4. Disconnect the power outside mirror switch connector.
  5. Remove the power outside mirror switch.
    Fig 1: Removing Power Outside Mirror Switch
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  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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