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Power Mirror System: Removal & Installation Chevrolet Venture I

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REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

CAUTIONWhen battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory systems may lose memory data. Driveability problems may exist until computer systems have completed a relearn cycle. See COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION before disconnecting battery.

Removal & Installation (Astro & Safari)

Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove window belt filler assembly. Remove sound insulator. Disconnect power mirror harness connector. Remove retaining nuts from power mirror assembly. Remove power mirror assembly from door. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten power mirror mounting nuts to 89 INCH lbs. (10 N.m).

Removal & Installation (Blazer, Bravada, Envoy, Jimmy, Sonoma & S10 Pickup)

  1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove door handle bezel screw. Prying at rear of bezel with lever in locked position, remove door handle bezel from trim panel.
  2. On models equipped with window regulator handle, insert Door Handle Remover (J-9886-01) between handle and bearing plate. Align tool parallel with door handle, and push to disengage clip. Pull handle from door. Remove bearing plate.
  3. On all models, use flat-blade tool to carefully remove power accessory switch panel. Pry off cover and remove armrest screw. Remove door trim panel screws. Using Trim Panel Remover (J-38778), remove trim panel. Remove mirror access hole plugs. Remove power mirror mounting screws. Disconnect harness connector from power mirror. Remove power mirror assembly.
  4. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten power mirror mounting screws to 53 INCH lbs. (6 N.m). Tighten handle bezel and door trim panel screws to 17 INCH lbs. (1.9 N.m).

Removal & Installation (Escalade & "C" & "K" Series Pickup)

Using Trim Panel Remover (J-38778), carefully pry retainer from door. Pull upward to release extension and remove trim panel. Remove access hole plugs. Remove power mirror mounting nuts. Disconnect power mirror harness connector. Remove power mirror assembly. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten power mirror mounting nuts to 53 INCH lbs. (6 N.m).

Removal & Installation (Chevy Express & Savana)

  1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Using Door Handle Clip Remover (J-9886-01), remove window regulator handle (if equipped). Remove window regulator handle bezel (if equipped). Remove front garnish. Remove inside door handle bezel.
  2. Remove screws and trim plate. Remove armrest screws. Remove trim panel. Disconnect power mirror harness connector. Remove power mirror mounting nuts. Remove power mirror assembly from vehicle. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten power mirror mounting nuts to 89 INCH lbs. (10 N.m).

Removal & Installation (Montana, Silhouette & Venture)

  1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove power window and door lock control switch plate (if equipped). Using Door Handle Clip Remover (J-9886-01), remove window regulator handle (if equipped). Remove door armrest. Using Door Trim Pad/Garnish Clip Remover (J-38778), remove door trim panel.
  2. Carefully peel off water deflector. Remove power mirror mounting nuts. Disconnect power mirror harness connector. Remove power mirror assembly. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten power mirror assembly mounting nuts to 89 INCH lbs. (10 N.m).

Removal & Installation (Sierra, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon & Yukon XL)

Remove upper trim panel extension by unclipping panel from door. Disconnect power mirror harness connector. Remove power mirror mounting nuts. Remove power mirror assembly. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten power mirror mounting nuts to 80 INCH lbs. (9 N.m).

Removal & Installation (Blazer, Bravada, Envoy, Escalade, Jimmy, Sonoma, "C" & "K" Series Pickup & S10 Pickup)

  1. Remove power mirror assembly. See «POWER MIRROR ASSEMBLY»(ref-2644-S17275443452000041000000) . To remove mirror back and glass assembly from housing, insert fingers as far as possible behind mirror back (toward center) and pull straight out with enough force to disengage trunnion from motor pack.
  2. To install, align mirror back jack screws with helical gear openings. Gently press mirror back toward motor pack enough to put slight pressure on jack screws.
  3. Electrically actuate mirror downward until up/down jack screw is 50 percent inserted into motor pack. On left-side mirror, electrically actuate mirror left until left/right jack screw is 50 percent inserted into motor pack. On right-side mirror, electrically actuate mirror right until left/right jack screw is 50 percent inserted into motor pack.
  4. On both mirrors, ensure mirror back trunnion is aligned into motor pack trunnion receptor area. Using palm of hand, uniformly press center of glass firmly until mirror back trunnion snaps into place. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.

Removal & Installation (Chevy Express, Savana, Sierra, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon & Yukon XL)

  1. To remove mirror back and glass assembly from housing, insert fingers as far as possible behind mirror back (toward center) and pull straight out with enough force to disengage snap-fits from adjuster mechanism.
  2. To install, align mirror back snap-fit hooks with adjuster mechanism ramps. Gently press mirror back toward adjuster mechanism until engagement of snap-hooks.
  3. Check mirror operation with foam placed below mirror to catch glass if it should fall. Installation is successful if mirror back stays firmly attached to motor pack.
Scheme 7: Power Mirror System Wiring Diagram (Astro & Safari)
Scheme 8: Power Mirror System Wiring Diagram (Blazer, Bravada, Envoy, Jimmy, Sonoma & S10 Pickup)
Scheme 9: Power Mirror System Wiring Diagram (Chevy Express & Savana)

Power Fold-Back Mirror System Wiring Diagram (Envoy). Scheme 1

Scheme 1: Power Fold-Back Mirror System Wiring Diagram (Envoy)
Scheme 11: Power Mirror System Wiring Diagram (Escalade, Pickup, Tahoe & Yukon - Old Style)
Scheme 12: Power Mirror System Wiring Diagram (Montana, Silhouette & Venture)
Scheme 13: Power Mirror System Wiring Diagram (Sierra, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon & Yukon XL - New Style)