Mirror removal instructions
step-by-step instructions on how to remove the mirrors
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Tools needed - 10mm deep socket
Flat blade screwdrivers
- small
- medium
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1. Locate triangle shaped plastic cover at front of window frame inside. This is held on by 3 metal/plastic clips. Simply pull straight out. Do your best to pull straight out as the plastic clips become brittle over the years and can break off.
2. Remove foam that's stuffed inside the cavity covered by the triangle.
3. Locate plastic cover behind the internal door handle. Use small flat blade to pry cover off.
4. Use 10mm socket to remove bolt/screw.
5. Locate plastic cover behind the internal arm rest/door pull.
6. Use 10mm socket to remove 2 screws/bolts.
7. Locate plastic cover over the door lock at rear of the door.
8. Use small flat blade to remove very small tab that holds the door lock cover on the threaded door lock shaft.
9. Locate the switch panel in the armrest that has all of the control buttons.
10. Use small flat blade to pry the panel up and out. It's held in by tabs that hold pressure. You will see all the wiring plugged into the harness.
11. Go to the bottom of the door where the inside door skin meets the metal of the door. Use flat blade to pry door skin away from the door enough to get your fingers underneath. With a quick motion pop the skin away from the door. You will hear the plastic clips pop. Work your way around preparing the door skin to be pulled back enough to reveal the cables and wiring.
12. At this point you could use the help of another person.
13. Go back to the cavity that you removed the triangle and foam from. Use the 10mm socket to remove all 3 nuts. The extra person can help hold the mirror.
14. Locate the black and white plugs on the backside of the switch panel. Unplug them.
15. Now lift the door skin away from the door using your knees to keep the door skin from dropping down.
16. Fish the black and white cables out through the triangle cavity.
At this point you are done. If you plan on using the truck without the mirrors, then replace the door skins
All of this sounds like a lot but it's very easy.