Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Inspection Procedure
- CHECK AND REPLACE OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSY LH
- Disconnect the M2 outer mirror control ECU connector, and check that the mirror operates when the battery positive voltage is applied to the wire harness side.
Standard
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OK: REPLACE OUTER MIRROR CONTROL ECU ASSY
NG: Go to next step.
- Disconnect the M2 outer mirror control ECU connector, and check that the mirror operates when the battery positive voltage is applied to the wire harness side.
- INSPECT OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSY LH
- Disconnect the M3 outer rear view mirror connector, and check that the mirror operates when the battery positive voltage is applied to the wire harness side.
Standard
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NG: REPLACE OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSY LH
OK: Go to next step.
- Disconnect the M3 outer rear view mirror connector, and check that the mirror operates when the battery positive voltage is applied to the wire harness side.
- CHECK WIRE HARNESS (OUTER MIRROR CONTROL ECU - OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR LH)
- Disconnect the M3 outer rear view mirror and M2 outer mirror control ECU connectors.
- Check the continuity between the disconnected connectors.
Standard
NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE WIRE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR
OK: REPLACE OUTER MIRROR CONTROL ECU ASSY
- CHECK OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSY RH
- Disconnect the M2 outer mirror control ECU connector, and then check that the mirror operates when the battery positive voltage is applied to the wire harness side.
Standard
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OK: REPLACE OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSY RH
NG: Go to next step.
- Disconnect the M2 outer mirror control ECU connector, and then check that the mirror operates when the battery positive voltage is applied to the wire harness side.
- INSPECT OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSY RH
- Disconnect the M4 outer rear view mirror connector, a then check that the mirror operates when the battery positive voltage is applied to the wire harness side.
Standard
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NG: REPLACE OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSY RH
OK: Go to next step.
- Disconnect the M4 outer rear view mirror connector, a then check that the mirror operates when the battery positive voltage is applied to the wire harness side.
- CHECK WIRE HARNESS (OUTER MIRROR CONTROL ECU - OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR RH)
- Disconnect the M4 outer rear view mirror and M2 out mirror control ECU connectors.
- Check the continuity between the disconnected connectors.
Standard
NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE WIRE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR
OK: REPLACE OUTER MIRROR CONTROL ECU ASSY
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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.