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Danny van den Berg Posted on Jan 19, 2018
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How do i remove the mirror glas on the right door mirror without shattering the glass to get to the motor assembly?

The "closing" motor that closes and opens the mirrors, has stripped its gears. one can hear the motor running but the mirror does not move. i want to repair/ replace the motor assembly but have to remove the mirror glass to get to the bolts. how do i remove the glass without shattering it?

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It is very difficult NOT to break the glass when taking it out. You would need a specially made flat hook tool to get in behind the backing plate to lever it off. They usually only clip into place. Price a replacement mirror and back plate. For the cost it might be cheaper just to shattering the old one and replace it once the motor is repaired.

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SOURCE: REPLACING DRIVER'S SIDE MIRROR ASSEMBLY

If you remove the door panel, you'll see the screws that hold the mirror on. Remove them and the mirror will come right off.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 27, 2008

SOURCE: Replace passenger side power mirror clearance lamp (bulb only).

If you are facing the passenger side mirror adjust the top (large) mirror so that it is turning in towards the truck as far as it will go. Then look behind the mirror in the bottom righthand corner (outside bottom corner) and you will see a silver metal clip. Take a straight head screw driver and push on that clip and the lens will pop out. Then you simply unscrew the bulb holder from the lens and replace your bulb. Good luck!

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 14, 2008

SOURCE: Replacing visor courtesy mirror glass

two solutions, One www.car-parts.com or go to glass shop and see if they can repair it.

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Colin Stickland

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  • Posted on Dec 25, 2008

SOURCE: Driver side side mirror is broken. How to replace it?

if you can get a flat mirror cut to fit and stick it on with araldite

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 14, 2009

SOURCE: Need to remove the right front door panel of a 2007 RAV 4

You'll need to remove screws that are by the door handle, arm rest, under door and side of door and then gently pull back on the panel as there will also be retaining clips attached and you don't want to break them. You'll need to lift the door panel upwards in order to get it off the window ledge.

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  1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.
  2. Remove or disconnect the following:

    Disconnect the negative battery cable. The mirror inside cover trim The door panel The electrical connector to mirror motor The nut attaching mirror assembly to door frame The outside rear view mirror

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    Fig. Removing mirrored glass from assembly
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  4. Remove electric motor:
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      Fig. Removing connectors and screws holding mirror motor
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To install:
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For the rear window, just need adjuts the both slightly...


Check the next procedure to Power Mirrors...

Diagnosis & Testing

The exterior mirror control switch receives power through circuit SBP12 (GN/RD) and ground through circuit GD143 (BK/VT). The exterior mirror control switch uses circuit CPM23 (GY) as the common circuit for both exterior mirror up/down and right/left movement.
  1. Possible Causes:
    Fuse 12 (7.5A) (SJB) An open in circuits CPM23 (GY), SBP12 (GN/RD) or GD143 (BK/VT A short to ground in circuit CPM23 (GY) A short to voltage in circuit CPM23 (GY) Exterior mirror control switch.
  2. Checking the voltage at the mirror switch:
    Key in OFF position. Disconnect: Exterior Mirror Control Switch C527. Key in ON position. Measure the voltage between ground and exterior mirror control switch C527-1, circuit SBP12 (GN/RD). Voltage should be greater than 10 volts.
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Exterior Mirror Motor Synchronization

NOTE This procedure must be performed any time the power folding mirrors are manually folded in or out, or if the position of the mirror case has been moved without using the mirror control switch.
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  1. Set the mirror control switch to the CENTER position.
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  3. When an audible popping sound is heard, the power folding mirror motors are synchronized.
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  1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions section.
    NOTE If equipped with power folding mirrors, they must be synchronized any time the mirrors have been folded or unfolded without using the mirror control switch. Refer to synchronization procedure.
  2. Position the exterior mirror glass in a downward position to obtain a gap at the edge of the mirror.
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  3. Insert a flat-blade screwdriver between the mirror glass tabs and the mounting plate, and rotate to separate the locking tabs from the mounting plate.
  4. Carefully pull the top edge of the glass away from the exterior mirror housing.

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  5. If equipped, disconnect the heated mirror electrical connectors and remove the glass.
  6. Remove the 3 exterior mirror motor screws and exterior mirror motor.
  7. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
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  2. Remove the door handle bezel.
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  4. Remove the finish cover to access the two center screws.
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  1. Position the mirror glass to obtain a gap at the top edge of the mirror and carefully pull the top edge of the glass away from the mirror housing.
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  1. Remove the door trim panel and detach the inner panel water deflector. With the glass in the down position, pull out the front portion of the glass run weatherstrip. Fig. 1: Unfasten the attaching nuts from the mirror base studs, then remove the mirror 8c45877.gif


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  4. Remove the noise control patch to gain access to the 0.3 in. (7mm) screw at the belt and remove the screw.
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  13. Secure the noise control patch.
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  16. Attach the inner panel water deflector, door trim panel and mirror remote control escutcheon.
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  4. Remove the attaching bolts and screws from the front glass run channel lower retainer to filler and rotate retainer rearward.
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Most likely the sound is coming from your "window lift assembly" being torn up. Your window motor attaches to the back of the assembly and winds up the cable that raises and lowers your window. Most likely the cable has come unattached and is grinding inside. 
You can buy a new assembly from Autozone (about $100 is what they usually run) and replace it. The first step is to remove the side panel from your door. Once the panel is off you can see where your motor is bolted on to the center of your door. Remove the motor and then unbolt the rest of the window lift assembly. Be careful though about removing the pins that attach your window to the lift assembly. Due to the curve of the glass, it only takes a little pressure to shatter the glass. Once the window lift assembly is replaced, put everything back the way it was before and you are good to go. 
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  8. Remove the front end of the door weatherstrip and gusset.
  9. Remove the stabilizers.
  10. Remove the rear end of the door weatherstrip (inner and outer).
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