Rear View Mirrors
The main components of the exterior rear view mirrors are the following
- Manually adjusted exterior mirror glass
- Power adjusted exterior mirror glass (optional)
- Exterior mirror glass adjustment motors (optional - power mirrors only)
- Heated exterior mirror glass (optional)
- Exterior mirror plastic housing
Power Exterior Rear View Mirrors - Power exterior rear view mirrors allow the driver or passenger mirror glass to be positioned electronically. The position of the power mirror glass is controlled by the exterior rear view mirror control switch, which is located on the LH front door trim panel. Adjusting the exterior rear view mirror control switch to the LH or RH position determines which power mirror glass will be controlled.
Heated Exterior Rear View Mirrors - The power exterior rear view mirrors are available with a heated mirror glass option, which heats the mirror glass to remove frost, snow, ice and condensation. The rear window defrost switch controls the operation of the heated exterior rear view mirrors. The heated exterior rear view mirrors only operate when the rear window defrost system is operating. The heated exterior rear view mirrors are heated for a period of 10 minutes when the rear window defrost switch is activated.
Interior Rear View Mirrors - The interior rear view mirrors can be equipped with the following
- Interior rear view mirror
- Interior auto-dimming rear view mirror (optional)
- Microphone (optional)
For information on the navigation system, refer to INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS .
Interior Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror - The interior auto-dimming rear view mirror automatically reduces the glare caused by headlamps reflecting in the interior rear view mirror. The interior auto-dimming rear view mirror adjusts the reflectance level of the interior rear view mirror glass to eliminate unwanted glare. The reflectance level of the mirror glass is variable and depends on the amount of rear glare in relation to ambient light conditions in front of the interior mirror. To provide increased visibility when backing up, the interior rear view mirror will automatically return to a high reflectance mode whenever the vehicle is in REVERSE.
Special Tools Illustration Tool Name Tool Number 73III Automotive Meter 105-R0057 or equivalent
Exterior Rear View Mirror
Power exterior rear view mirrors allow the LH or RH exterior mirrors to be automatically or manually positioned. The positions of the mirrors are controlled by the exterior mirror control switch. Adjusting the exterior mirror control switch to the LH or RH position determines which mirror will be controlled. The exterior rear view mirrors are available with a heated glass option.
Heated Exterior Rear View Mirror
Power is supplied to the heated exterior rear view mirrors by the heated rear window relay through a separate central junction box (CJB) fuse that isolates the heated mirrors from the rear window defrost in the event of a concern.
Auto-Dimming Interior Rear View Mirror
The interior rear view mirror may be equipped with an auto-dimming option. This feature automatically reduces the glare caused by headlamps reflecting in the mirror. The auto-dimming feature is disabled when the vehicle is in REVERSE. Power is supplied to the auto-dimming interior mirror when the ignition is in the RUN or ACC position.
The auto-dimming feature has 2 photoelectric sensors that detect forward and rear light conditions, and based on those inputs, adjusts the reflectance level of the mirror to eliminate unwanted glare. The reflectance level of the mirror glass is variable and depends on the amount of rear glare in relation to ambient light conditions in front of the interior mirror.
When the forward sensor detects daytime conditions, the rear sensor is inactive, and the mirror stays in a high reflectance mode. When the forward sensor detects night-time conditions, the rear sensor is active and detects glare from the headlights of vehicles approaching from the rear, or other glare producing light sources. To provide increased visibility when backing up, the mirror will automatically return to a high reflectance mode whenever the shifter is placed in REVERSE.
If the forward or rear sensors are blocked, the auto-dimming interior mirror might not work correctly.
Exterior Mirrors - Exploded View
Note. LH shown, RH similar.
Scheme 24
| Item | Part Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14631 | Exterior mirror electrical connector |
| 2 | N621905 | Exterior mirror nut (3 required) |
| 3 | 17683 LH/ 17682 RH | Exterior mirror assembly |
| 4 | 17K707 | Exterior mirror glass |
| 5 | Exterior mirror damper spring (part of 17K707) | |
| 6 | Exterior mirror motor screw | |
| 7 | Exterior mirror motor electrical connector | |
| 8 | 17D696 | Exterior mirror motor |
| 9 | Exterior mirror glass electrical connector (if equipped) | |
| 10 | 17D742 RH/ 17D743 LH | Exterior mirror cover |
- For additional information, refer to the appropriate procedures.
Interior Rear View Mirror
Special Tools Illustration Tool Name Tool Number Mirror Remover 501-D118 Installer, Rear Mirror 501-025 (T94P-17700-AH)
Note. Auto-dimming mirror shown, base mirror similar.
Scheme 25
| Item | Part Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electrical connector (2 required, if equipped) | |
| 2 | 19A548 | Electronic compass sensor |
| 3 | 17700 | Interior mirror |