2006 Toyota Highlander Side View Mirror Replacement

Step 1

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Heavy-Duty Spudger Referenced by the iFixit guide

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• Pop out the master switch panel with a heavy duty spudger by sliding it in from the side.
• Flip the master switch over to see the plug.
• Unplug the master switch panel by firmly pushing down the notch and pulling it out.
• This may require some force.

Step 2

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• Remove the door handle with the spudger by sliding it in from the side. Make sure to get it into the middle as there is a notch there holding it in place.
• Note the arrows when replacing it.

Step 3

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP 2.5x40mm flathead screwdriver or other prying device Referenced by the iFixit guide

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• Remove the single Phillips screw hiding beneath.

Step 4

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP 2.5x40mm flathead screwdriver or other prying device Referenced by the iFixit guide

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• In the door handle area, pry the small screw cover open with a spudger.
• Remove the single screw with a Phillips screwdriver.

Step 5

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• Place the wedge between the lock and the frame to pry the frame out.

Step 6

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• Use a spudger to remove mirror cap.

Step 7

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• Use a Phillips screwdriver (or any other sufficiently thin object) to push in the center piece. Use a spudger to remove the push cap.

Step 8

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• Although not needed for now, push the push-cap back up to re-insert it later.

Step 9

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Heavy-Duty Spudger Referenced by the iFixit guide

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• Completely remove the door panel by feeling for a gap underneath the door. Use the heavy duty spudger to pop the door panel off.
• When putting the door panel back on, make sure the master switch panel plug from step 1 is accessible, otherwise you may need to take panel off again to reach it.

Step 10

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• Take the door panel and lift it up and over to completely remove it from the door.

Step 11

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• Remove the door courtesy light located at the bottom of the panel.

Step 12

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• Check for plastic pins. If some are stuck do the door, use a clip to pull it out. Slide it back into the door panel for later.

Step 13

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• Detach the mirror's cable from the car.

Step 14

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• Carefully remove tape from the wire using scissors.

Step 15

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• Unscrew the three bolts with a ratchet and a 10 mm socket.

Step 16

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Heavy-Duty Spudger Referenced by the iFixit guide

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• Slowly pull the mirror out (make sure the connected wire also comes out).
• Place in the new mirror by doing the above bullet point in reverse.
• Note that there is a plastic covered "leg" above the wire. You will need to line this up with it's associated hole when putting in the new mirror.