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Mirrors - Power: Removal & Installation Lexus GS II

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REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

CAUTIONTo prevent damage, pry out decorative trim pieces with a plastic tool or a screwdriver with a taped tip.

Removal & Installation (ES300)

Pry switch out of instrument panel. Disconnect electrical connectors. To install, reverse removal procedure.

Removal & Installation (GS300, GS400 & LS400)

Remove trim cover and pad from below left side of instrument panel. Remove screws, then lower parking brake release lever out of the way. Remove screws under power mirror switch. Pry switch out of instrument panel. Disconnect electrical connectors. To install, reverse removal procedure.

Removal & Installation (SC300 & SC400)

Pry front end and middle of switch panel out of armrest. (Scheme 12) Pull switch panel forward to remove it. Disconnect electrical connectors. To install, reverse removal procedure.

Scheme 12

Scheme 12: Removal & Installation (SC300 & SC400)

Remove cover from under left side of instrument panel. Remove 2 screws, disconnect electrical connectors and remove power mirror ECU. To install, reverse removal procedure.

Removal & Installation (Except SC300 & SC400)

  1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Pry cover away from upper speaker. Remove screws and inner door handle bezel. Pry up front edge of switch base plate, then pull it forward to remove it. Remove courtesy light.
  2. Remove screws or clips that secure door trim panel. Pry door trim panel away from door to release retaining clips. Pull door trim panel upward to disengage it from door. Remove courtesy light (if equipped). Remove door window frame trim/garnish. Remove upper speaker. Remove screws and mirror assembly. To install, reverse removal procedure.

Disconnect negative battery cable. Pry cover away from upper speaker. Remove screws and upper speaker. Disconnect electrical connector. Remove mirror assembly.

Disconnect negative battery cable. Slide a shop towel between mirror glass and housing. Use shop towel to pull out bottom of mirror (2 clips at bottom of mirror glass secure it to motor assembly). Pull bottom of mirror upward until tabs at top of mirror disengage from motor assembly. On heated mirrors, disconnect heater electrical connector. To install, reverse removal procedure.

Removal & Installation (GS300, GS400, LS400, SC300 & SC400)

Remove center visor panel. Remove mirror screws. Disconnect electrical connector. Remove mirror. To install, reverse removal procedure.