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Showing posts with label mirrors. Show all posts

How to Repair the Side Mirrors on a 2001 Town Country

Thursday, March 20, 2014 | Labels: , , , , , , , , , , | 0 comments |
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

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

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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How to Connect Heated Side Mirrors

Monday, December 9, 2013 | Labels: , , , , , | 0 comments |
How to Connect Heated Side Mirrors

A heated side mirror is a useful feature that is included on many cars. The heat in the mirror helps to prevent the mirror from fogging up during inclement weather. Collisions and years of use can cause the heated side mirrors to become broken or ineffectual. Replacing a heated side mirror is easy to do. Visit your local dealer or auto parts store to purchase a replacement heated side mirror for your car. Once you have the mirror it should only take an hour or two to replace the mirror.

Instructions

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    Open the front door. Find the screws that hold the door panel and mirror trim in place. Remove the screws with a screwdriver and remove both the door panel and the mirror trim.

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    Find the screws that hold the existing side mirrors in place. Remove the screws with a screwdriver and set them aside. Disconnect the wires in the old mirrors. The wires should be connected in a cable that is simple to slide away from the wiring in the side mirror. Slip the old mirror out of place. Repeat with the other side mirror.

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    Thread the wiring of the new heated side mirror through the hole in the door. Screw the mirror into place with the screws that you set aside. Connect the wires in the heated mirror to the wires in the door. The cables should connect easily. Replace the door panel and window trim and screw them into place with a screwdriver. Repeat with the other side mirror and door.

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