Outer Mirror Assembly: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek and 2015 Subaru Impreza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

When removing the mirror - repair, be careful not to damage the back surface of mirror - repair with a flat tip screwdriver.
When installing the mirror - repair, insert the connector and clip securely.

Operate the remote control mirror switch to face the mirror - repair upward.
Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note.>
NOTE: For the 12 volt engine restart battery of HEV model, disconnect the ground terminal from 12V engine restart battery sensor.
Remove the mirror - repair.
1. Using a flat tip screwdriver, release the clip, and slide the mirror - repair downward to remove.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Mirror Using Screwdriver
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2. Disconnect the mirror heater connector. (Model with mirror heater)
  
  Fig 2: Locating Mirror Heater Connector
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Release the claws, and then remove the cover - cap outer mirror lower.

Fig 3: Identifying Cover - Cap Outer Mirror Claws (Lower)
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Release the claws, and then remove the cover - cap outer mirror.

CAUTION: Be careful not to apply excessive force when removing the cover - cap outer mirror, as the lower hooks may become damaged.

Fig 4: Identifying Cover - Cap Outer Mirror Claws

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