Side rear view mirror — removal, disassembly, replacement (Opel Vectra C)

Removal the mirror assembly

1. Remove the front door triangle trim (see Section 21).

2. Disconnect the mirror wiring connector (see accompanying illustration). Holding the mirror from the outside, remove the 3 mounting screws and remove the mirror from the door.



3. Installation is carried out in reverse order.

Replacing the glass of the side rearview mirror

1. Fold back the door mirror.

2. Position the mirror so that the top corner of the glass (see accompanying illustration) was tilted to the right (on the right mirror - to the left) until it stops in the mirror housing. Insert a plastic wedge under the mirror glass (see ibid) and carefully remove the glass.





3. If equipped, disconnect the 2 wires of the glass heating system from the back side (see illustration 23.2), while holding the riveted contact tabs so as not to damage them.

4. Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal. Do not forget to adjust the position of the mirror.

Replacing the electric motor of the side rear view mirror

1. Remove the door mirror glass (see Section 22).

2. Remove 3 screws (see accompanying illustration) and remove the electric motor from the mirror housing.



3. Disconnect the electrical wiring connector from the back of the electric motor (see accompanying illustration).





4. Installation is carried out in reverse order.

Removal and installation the side rearview mirror cover

1. Remove the door mirror glass (see Section 22).

2. Using a plastic wedge, separate the trim from the door mirror cover (see accompanying illustration). Remove the locking pin from the seat.



3. Press the 4 latches in the order shown in the accompanying illustration and remove the cover.



4. Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal. The locking pin is installed using a plastic wedge.