Inner Rear View Mirror: Inspection

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INSPECT INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSY
1. Inspect the electro chromic inner mirror operation.
  1. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 1 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 2.
  2. Attach a black colored tape to the forward sensor to prevent it from sensing.
  3. Light up the mirror with an electric light, and check that the mirror surface changes from "bright" to "dark".
    If the operation is not as specified, replace the inner mirror.
    
    Fig 1: Connecting Positive (+) Lead From Battery To Terminal 1 And Negative (-) Lead To Terminal 2
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