Repair 7

How to Replace an Outside Mirror on a 2003 Suburban

The Chevrolet Suburban is a full-size sport utility vehicle manufactured by the Chevrolet division of General Motors. The models made from 2000 to 2006 are specifically known as the GMT800 Suburbans. The 2003 Suburban has an outside mirror on each side of the vehicle. The procedure for replacing the outside mirror is the same for all versions of the GMT800. Some vehicles have electrochromatic mirrors, which contain fluid that can damage the paint on the vehicle.

Instructions

1

Press the mirror in the bottom outside corner of the mirror as you hold the upper inner corner of the mirror. Pull the upper inner corner of the the mirror gently to detach it from its mount.

2

Disconnect the electrical connector from the mirror if your vehicle is equipped with electrochromatic mirrors and remove the mirror from the vehicle.

3

Remove the retaining screws for the mirror motor with a socket wrench. Disconnect the electrical connector from the motor, if your vehicles is equipped with power mirrors. Detach the mirror motor from the vehicle.

4

Install the new mirror motor into the mirror mount if your vehicle has power mirrors. Attach the electrical connector for the motor and fasten the retaining screws for the motor with a socket wrench.

5

Mount the new mirror, and connect the electrical wiring to the mirror, if your vehicle has electrochromatic mirrors. Gently push the mirror down and inward to lock it into place.