Dodge Repair: dodge grand caravan side view mirror, dodge grand caravan, mirror question


Question
QUESTION: Wondering how to connect the wiring and how to find the wiring when replacing the driver's side mirror.  It is a power mirror with heat.

ANSWER: what year van?

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QUESTION: sorry - 2003

Answer
REMOVAL
Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, lift up the end of the instrument panel top pad enough to gain access to the mirror electrical connector, if equipped. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP COVER - REMOVAL)
Disconnect the electrical connector, if equipped.
Using a trim stick or equivalent, remove the trim cover (SIDE VIEW MIRROR).
Remove the bolts.
Remove the mirror from the pillar.


REMOVAL
Remove A-pillar trim. Using a trim stick (special tool #C-4755) or equivalent, gently pry out and remove.
Using a trim stick, disengage clips attaching rear edge of top cover to instrument panel (INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP COVER).
NOTE: The Instrument Panel Top Cover may be hard to unsnap from the instrument panel. Be sure not to mar, scuff, or damage the instrument panel pad.

Pull top cover rearward to disengage hooks attaching front of top cover to instrument panel.
Remove top cover from vehicle.