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Mirror Base Removal

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] ).
  2. Remove the rearview mirror, (without auto-dimming mirror) (See REARVIEW MIRROR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  3. Remove the auto-dimming mirror, (with auto-dimming mirror) (See AUTO-DIMMING MIRROR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  4. Wind each end of a wire around a bar.
    WARNING:
    • Using the piano wire with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using the piano wire.
    NOTE:
    • Use a long sawing action to spread the work over the whole length of the piano wire to prevent it from breaking.
    Fig 1: Caution For Using Piano Wire
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  5. Fix one end of the piano wire, and while pulling the other end, cut the sealant to remove the base.