2006 Toyota Highlander Side View Mirror Replacement

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2006 Toyota Highlander Side View Mirror Replacement

Difficulty

Difficult

Steps

16

Time Required

30 minutes - 1 hour

Introduction

This guide will show you how to replace the side view mirror of a 2006 Toyota Highlander, though it will also work for 2000- 2007 models as well as any hybrid variants. Because of the way the mirror is connected to the car, this guide will show you how to take off the entire door panel in addition to the steps involving the mirror itself.

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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.

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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.

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    • Remove the single Phillips screw hiding beneath.

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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.

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

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    • Use a spudger to remove mirror cap.

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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.

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

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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.

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

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

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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.

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    • Detach the mirror's cable from the car.

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    • Carefully remove tape from the wire using scissors.

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

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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.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. The reminder bullet points will notify you if any special actions are required for reassembly.

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