REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
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Removal & Installation (Ram Pickup)
Heated mirror switch is part of HVAC control unit. See appropriate AIR CONDITIONING article in AUTOMATIC A/C-HEATER SYSTEMS.
Removal & Installation (Caravan, Town & Country, & Voyager)
- Remove cover from over steering column. Remove screws holding instrument cluster bezel to dash (above cluster lens). Remove screws holding instrument cluster bezel to dash from each side of steering column. Disconnect clip holding instrument cluster bezel to dash from above right vent louver.
- Separate instrument cluster bezel from dash. Disconnect wires from back of bezel. Disengage lock tabs above and below mirror switch. Pull mirror switch from headlight switch bezel. To install, reverse removal procedure.
Removal & Installation (Dakota & Durango)
- Pull power mirror switch control knob rearward to remove it from switch body. Remove nut securing switch to door trim panel. Pull door latch handle to open position and remove screw securing trim panel to door. Remove manual window crank handle, if equipped. Release locking tab on power window/lock switch, if equipped. Remove power window/lock switch and unplug connector.
- Remove remaining screws from door trim panel. Using a trim stick, pry perimeter of trim panel away from door sufficiently to unplug power mirror switch connector. Remove power mirror switch. To install, reverse removal procedure.
- Remove door pull cup from door trim panel. Reach through door pull cup opening to release locking tab on power window/lock switch. Remove power window/lock switch and unplug connector.
- Using a trim stick, pry perimeter of trim panel away from door. Remove door trim panel. Unplug power mirror switch connector. Remove power mirror switch. To install, reverse removal procedure.
Removal & Installation (Ram Van & Ram Wagon)
Disconnect battery. Remove knee blocker and lower instrument panel cover. Remove mirror control knob by pulling straight out. Remove inside hood release handle screws and lower handle. Reach under instrument panel and disconnect switch connector. Remove 2 switch mounting plate screws and pull switch from panel. Remove switch-to-mounting plate nut and remove switch. To install, reverse removal procedure.
Remove screw and power mirror front cover. Remove 3 mirror attaching screws and pull mirror away from door. Disconnect mirror electrical connectors. To install, reverse removal procedure.
- Unscrew door lock knob. Remove power window/lock switch assembly by inserting a screwdriver in notch at forward end of switch housing to release locking tabs. Pull switch assembly forward and out from door panel. Remove trim plug from top of trim panel. Remove screw under trim plug.
- Remove 2 screws from bottom of door trim panel. Remove arm rest screw. Using a trim stick, pry trim panel away from door. Roll door watershield away from lower rear corner of door to expose panel access. Reach inside door and disconnect mirror wiring connector.
- Remove 3 mirror nuts and pull mirror loose from door. Feed wiring harness out through hole in outer door panel. To install, reverse removal procedure.
Removal & Installation (Ram Pickup, Ram Van & Ram Wagon)
- Raise window to full up position. Remove remote door latch control handle. Remove power window/lock switch by inserting thin-blade screwdriver into switch housing forward notch and depressing locking tab. Pull switch bezel out and forward to remove from door panel.
- Remove 2 screws from bottom (front and rear) of trim panel. Using trim stick, pry trim panel away from door. Roll door watershield away from lower rear corner of door to expose panel access. Reach inside door and disconnect mirror wiring connector. NOTE: Spray silicone on mounting bracket cover grommet to prevent grommet from coming off when cover is moved up on mirror stem.
- Remove mirror mounting bracket cover and slide up on mirror stem. Remove mirror mounting bracket nuts. Pull mirror loose from door and feed wiring harness out through hole in outer door panel. To install, reverse removal procedure.
