QuestionThe passenger side outside power mirror was sheared from it's mounting when my son came too close to a fence post. Wires still attached. The shop manual I referred to to remove the broken mirror showed what to do to take the old mirror off with one glaring omission. When it comes to the wiring harnes is just says disconnect the wiring. But where and how? One end of the harness disappears in to the guts of the door. The other end disappears in to the mirror housing. If I can find out where and how to disconnect the wiring, I can handle the replacement myself instead of speding big bucks at the dealer. Can you help?
AnswerFRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL
REMOVAL
CAUTION: Do not pry on door trim panel, damage to trim panel will result.
Remove speaker flag.
Remove speaker grille by inserting trim tool at the rear of the grille and disengaging clips holding to trim panel. Remove grille Front Door Trim Panel - Typical
Remove trim plug from the pull cup and remote bezel by inserting a small flat blade tool into the notch and remove.
Remove three screws from bottom of door.
Remove screw in pull cup.
Remove screw in remote bezel.
Remove two screws in the instrument panel interface area.
Remove three screws in the speaker area.
Using an trim tool, disengage the retainer clips from the door trim panel to the door panel.
Raise trim panel up to disengage from the belt being careful to hold the panel securely.
Disconnect the linkage from the remote handle assembly Inner Front Door Trim Panel - Typical
Disconnect the power mirror switch.
Disconnect the power door lock switch wire connector.
Disconnect the power window switch wire connector.
Disconnect the radio speaker wire connector.
Disconnect wiring harness clips from trim panel.
Disconnect the courtesy lamp.
Remove trim panel from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Place door trim panel in position.
Install wire harness clips into door trim panel.
Connect the courtesy lamp.
Connect the radio speaker wire connector.
Connect the power window switch wire connector.
Connect the power door lock switch wire connector.
Connect the power mirror switch wire connector.
Connect the linkage to the handle assembly.
Install the water shield. Ensure that the water shield locator holes align. Ensure that the shield is sealed.
Insert trim panel into channel retainer at top door.
Insert the forward four way alignment guide into position. Insert the rearward two way alignment guide into position.
Install new retaining clips to attach door trim panel to door panel.
Install three screws in the speaker area.
Install two screws in the instrument panel interface area.
Install screw in the remote bezel.
Install screw in pull cup. Tighten screw to 1.7 to 2.3 N·m (15 to 20 in. lbs.) torque.
Install three screws to the bottom of the door. Tighten screws to 1.7 to 2.3 N·m (15 to 20 in. lbs.) torque.
Install pull cup and remote bezel trim plug, if equipped.
Place speaker grille in position on trim panel. Attach door speaker clips to trim panel
