Repair 7

How to Repair the Side Mirrors on a 2001 Town Country

The 2001 Chrysler Town & Country experienced a slight generational redesign that changed the procedure on how to repair and replace side mirrors from its older versions. In fact, it simplified the procedure, making the entire task able to be performed from the outside. Most cars require getting to the side mirror mounting hardware from inside the door panel or a small trim sail covering the interior side of the side mirror.

Instructions

1

Ensure the engine is off and the keys are not in the ignition. Apply the parking brake.

2

Wedge the small screwdriver on the upper point of the triangular sail of the mirror. Gently pry the plastic sail outward and then unsnap it from the mirror.

3

Open the door wide to locate the bottom retaining screw of the mirror. It is hidden by the door frame (at the bottom of the mirror housing) when the door is closed. Remove the screw with the T27 Torx-head screwdriver. Close the door.

4

Remove the other two screws (visible from the removal of the trim sail). Support the mirror with one hand when removing the last screw so it does not fall against the door or fender and scratch the paint.

5

Remove the manual mirror or for the powered mirror, gently pull the wire harness up through the access hole until the plug connection can be accessed. Press the locking clip on the harness to disconnect the mirrors wire from the wire harness plug.

6

Reverse the procedure to reinstall the replacement mirror, powered or manual respectively. Plug the powered mirror harness in first and feed it back through the access hole. Replace the upper retaining screws of the mirror first and open the door again to replace the bottom screw. Snap the trim sail back on to complete the job.