Pontiac 22905183 Mirror Assembly, Inside Rear View

On models with manual mirrors and models where it's detachable from the door panel, remove the front door interior sail panel using a trim tool to pry off the mirror panel. On models where it's not detachable, the whole door panel must be removed. Remove the foam insulator, if equipped. If you're removing a power mirror, disconnect the electrical connector. Remove the three mirror retaining nuts and detach the mirror from the vehicle by disconnecting the electrical connector and removing the mirror mounting nuts. Installation is the reverse of removal. To remove the mirror glass, push the face of the mirror in at the bottom until the mirror reaches the stop. Insert a trim removal tool behind the glass until it reaches the first support rib, then pry outward carefully until the mirror glass is free. Install the mirror glass and align the mirror face to the backing plate. Carefully apply pressure to the glass, using a thick pad across the glass until the mirror glass clicks into place. To remove the inside mirror, loosen the mirror retaining screw and slide the mirror up and off its base. Where equipped, disconnect the electrical connector at the mirror. Installation is the reverse of removal. Tighten the screw securely. If the mount plate itself has come off the windshield, adhesive kits are available at auto parts stores to resecure it. Follow the instructions included with the kit.

To remove the outside side view mirrors, start by removing the door trim panel and molding. Then, disconnect the electrical connector and remove the mirror fasteners. For installation, simply reverse the removal process. To remove the inside side view mirror, first remove the mirror cover fastener. If equipped, disconnect the electrical connector from the mirror. Then, remove the setscrew located at the base of the mirror stalk. Slide the mirror upwards to remove it from its mount. If the mounting plate has come off the windshield, you can use adhesive kits to resecure it. Follow the instructions included with the kit, making sure to position the flanged part of the mount away from the glass and the narrower part pointing up.

Electric rearview mirrors in vehicles use two motors to adjust the glass.

Use a special mirror adhesive kit and follow the instructions on the package. Allow the base to bond overnight before attaching the mirror.

Start by operating the mirror control switch through all functions for both the left and right side mirrors while listening for the sound of the electric motors running.

Additionally, it is important to inspect the ground connections.

Disconnect the electrical connector from the mirror.

To disconnect the electrical connector from the inside mirror, if equipped, you need to disconnect it from the mirror.

If the fuse is intact, access the back of the mirror control switch by removing the door panel without disconnecting the wires. Then, check for voltage at the switch with the ignition ON. If voltage is present, test the switch for continuity in all positions; if it lacks continuity, replace it.

Use a special mirror adhesive kit and follow the instructions on the package. Allow the base to bond overnight before attaching the mirror.

If there's no voltage in each switch position, you should check the circuit between the mirror and control switch for opens and shorts.

For installation, reverse the removal steps.

Use a special mirror adhesive kit and follow the instructions on the package. Allow the base to bond overnight before attaching the mirror.

Most electric rear view mirrors utilize two motors for adjustments: one for vertical movement and another for horizontal movement.

Remove the electrical connector to detach the mirror.

Disconnect the electrical connector if there are electronic components. Remove the set screw and slide the mirror up off the support base on the windshield.

Disconnect the electrical connector if there are electronic components. Remove the set screw and slide the mirror up off the support base on the windshield.

To remove the inside mirror, first remove the mirror cover fastener. If equipped, disconnect the electrical connector from the mirror. Then, remove the setscrew located at the base of the mirror stalk. Slide the mirror upwards to remove it from its mount.