Repair 7

Jeep Commander Mirror Removal

The Jeep Commander is an all terrain vehicle, widely used in off-road conditions. In such extreme conditions, damage to the side mirrors is a possibility. The side mirrors assembly on a Jeep Commander is secured inside the front door trim panels of the side doors. To remove the mirrors, you must also remove the side doors; without doing so, you cannot disconnect the mirrors assembly.

Instructions

1

Open the side door of the Jeep Commander. Remove the front door trim panel from one of the side doors by removing the three screws that secure it to the Jeep, using a screwdriver. With a firm grip, pull the trim panel from its place in an upward and outward direction. You will hear the seven plastic retention clips release as you remove the panel.

2

Remove the mirror flag clip, belt seal, knob and latch lock link located on the rear of the panel from the front door trim panel by pulling the connections apart. Take note of which connection you pull apart, it will be helpful during reassembly.

3

Disconnect the wire harness connectors and the interior door handle actuator rod from the front door trim panel by again pulling the connections apart.

4

Release the three nuts that attach the mirror to the door with a socket and ratchet. Hold on to the mirror as you do this to prevent damage either to the mirror or the paint and/or bodywork of your Jeeps side door.

5

Disconnect the battery negative cable by pulling the connectors apart; this cable powers the motor for the power mirror assembly.

6

Pull mirror apart from door carefully.

7

Repeat on the other side door for the second mirror.