Toyota Avalon Service & Repair Manual: Outer Rear View Mirror Glass

Components

COMPONENTS

ILLUSTRATION

Inspection

INSPECTION

PROCEDURE

1. INSPECT OUTER MIRROR RH

(a) Check the outer mirror heater operation. (1) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below. Standard Resistance: Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition 1 - 2 25°C (77°F) 10 to 17 Ω If the result is not as specified, replace the outer mirror RH.

*a Component without harness connected (Outer Mirror RH)

(b) Check the operation of the outer rear view mirror indicator.

NOTICE:

Do not apply a voltage of more than 4.5 V.

(1) Connect 3 new 1.5 V dry-cell batteries in series.

(2) Apply 4.5 V battery voltage to the terminals of the connector, and check that the outer rear view mirror indicator comes on. OK: Tester Connection Specified Condition 4.5 V battery negative (-) → Terminal 4 4.5 V battery positive (+) → Terminal 1 Outer rear view mirror indicator comes on If the result is not as specified, replace the outer mirror RH.

*a Component without harness connected (Outer Mirror RH)

2. INSPECT OUTER MIRROR LH

(a) Check the outer mirror heater operation. (1) Measure the resistance according the value(s) in the table below. Standard Resistance: Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition 1 - 2 25°C (77°F) 10 to 17 Ω If the result is not as specified, replace the outer mirror LH.

*a Component without harness connected (Outer Mirror LH)

(b) Check the operation of the outer rear view mirror indicator.

NOTICE:

Do not apply a voltage of more than 4.5 V.

(1) Connect 3 new 1.5 V dry-cell batteries in series.

(2) Apply 4.5 V battery voltage to the terminals of the connector, and check that the outer rear view mirror indicator comes on. OK: Tester Connection Specified Condition 4.5 V battery negative (-) → Terminal 4 4.5 V battery positive (+) → Terminal 1 Outer rear view mirror indicator comes on If the result is not as specified, replace the outer mirror LH.

*a Component without harness connected (Outer Mirror LH)

Installation

INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

HINT:

• Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
• The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL OUTER MIRROR

(a) Connect each connector.

(b) Engage the 8 claws to install the outer mirror. NOTICE: Do not push the outer mirror with excessive force. Doing so may break the mirror surface.

Removal

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

HINT:

• Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
• The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE OUTER MIRROR

(a) Apply protective tape to the areas shown in the illustration.

Protective Tape

(b) Push the upper part of the mirror surface and tilt it.

NOTICE:

Do not push the outer mirror with excessive force. Doing so may cause the actuator to come off or break the mirror surface.

(c) Using a moulding remover and screwdriver, disengage the 8 claws as shown in the illustration.

(d) Disconnect each connector to remove the outer mirror.