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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2002FORESTER BASEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BODY & FRAMEWINDOWSGLASS/WINDOW/MIRRORSOUTER MIRRORREPLACEMENT
2002 Subaru Forester Base
Outer Mirror: Replacement
2002 Subaru Forester BaseSECTION Replacement
- Remove the door mirror assembly. Refer to REMOVAL , Outer Mirror Assembly.
- Warm the area around the mirror holder with a hair drier until the edges of the mirror holder become soft (about 2 or 3 minutes with a 1,000 W drier.)
- Use a flat-bladed screwdriver without sharp edges to lift the mirror out of the mirror holder. (Also remove the connector from the back of mirrors with heaters.)
- Warm the area around the mirror holder with a hair drier until the edges of the mirror holder become soft (about 2 or 3 minutes with a 1,000 W drier.)
- Remove the backing of the new two-sided tape, and push the mirror in to install it.CAUTION: Unless the mirror holder is warmed sufficiently, the mirror holder edges may be damaged or the mirror cracked.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.