Mirror System: Removal & Installation Saturn VUE II

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the console shift lever bezel. Refer to «Console Shift Lever Bezel Replacement»(ref-269285-S38080164582007103000000) .
2. Press the locking tabs on the rear of the bezel.
3. Remove the switch from the bezel.

Installation Procedure

1. Align the mirror switch with the shift lever bezel and press into place.
2. Install the bezel. Refer to «Console Shift Lever Bezel Replacement»(ref-269285-S38080164582007103000000) .

1. Remove the front door upper trim panel extension. Refer to «Upper Extension Trim Panel Replacement»(ref-269287-S07582165042007103000000) .
2. Disconnect the mirror electrical connector, if equipped.
3. Remove the mirror to door nuts.
4. Remove the mirror from the door.

1. Position the mirror to the door.
2. Install the outside rearview mirror nuts. Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
3. Connect the electrical connector to the mirror, if equipped.
4. Inspect the operation of the mirror.
5. Install the front door upper trim panel extension. Refer to «Upper Extension Trim Panel Replacement»(ref-269287-S07582165042007103000000) .

1. Cover the mirror glass with tape.
2. Rotate mirror glass to expose the outer edge.
3. Insert a screwdriver or other flat-bladed tool 8.5 inches or longer and up to 0.4 inches wide into the slot between the mirror glass and mounting base as far as the tool will go.
4. Gently pull up on the tool and twist the tool until the glass releases off the base.
5. Remove the glass.

1. Align the new mirror glass with the mounting base.
2. Install the mirror glass to the mirror motor with the palm of the hand on the center of the glass, pressing in until fully seated.
3. Inspect the mirror for proper operation.

1. Loosen the screw in the base of the mirror.
2. Remove the mirror from the mounting pad.
3. Disconnect the rearview mirror wiring harness, if applicable.

1. Install the mirror to the mounting pad.
2. Tighten the screw that retains the mirror base to the mounting pad. Tighten: Tighten the mirror set screw to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
3. Install the rearview mirror wiring harness, if applicable.
4. Refer to «Control Module References»(ref-269316-S24390412312007103000000) for programming and setup information.

Rearview Mirror Support Installation

The rearview mirror is attached to a support which is bonded to the windshield glass. This support is installed by the glass supplier using an autoclaving process.

Service replacement windshield glass has the mirror support bonded to the glass assembly. To install a detached mirror support the following items are needed

1. P/N 11067-2, LOCTITE® Rearview Mirror Adhesive, or equivalent
2. Original mirror support
3. Wax marking pencil or crayon
4. Rubbing alcohol
5. Clean paper towel
6. Fine grade emery cloth or sandpaper (No. 320 or No. 360)
7. Clean toothpick

1. Center the support within the black-out area.
2. On the inside glass surface, clean the mirror support black-out area with paper towel and a domestic scouring cleanser, glass cleaning solution, or polishing compound. Rub until the area is completely clean and dry. When dry, clean the area with an alcohol saturated paper towel to remove any traces of scouring powder or cleaning solution from these area.
3. Separate the mirror from the support by loosening the screw and using a T-20 TORX screwdriver. With piece of fine grade emery cloth (No. 320 or No. 360) or sandpaper, sand the bonding surface of the rearview mirror support. All traces of factory installed adhesive must be removed prior to installation.
4. Wipe the sanded mirror support with clean paper towel saturated with alcohol and allow to dry.
5. Follow directions on the manufacturer's kit to prepare the rearview mirror support prior to installation on the glass.
6. Center the support within the black-out area with the rounded end pointed upward. Press the support against the glass for 30-60 seconds, exerting steady pressure against the glass. After 5 minutes, any excess adhesive may be removed with an alcohol moistened paper towel or glass cleaning solution.
7. Install the mirror and connect the electrical connection, if equipped.

The power mirror system consists of the following components

1. Mirror direction switch-Controls the left, right, up and down movements of the mirrors
2. Mirror select switch-Allows the operator to select the mirror to be moved
3. Left outside mirror-Contains both the horizontal and vertical mirror motors
4. Right outside mirror-Contains both the horizontal and vertical mirror motors
5. LOCK/MIRROR 10 A fuse-Located in the instrument panel (I/P) fuse block and supplies power for the power mirror system

Each of the outside power mirrors contains 2 motors. The up-down motor operates the vertical directions and the left-right motor operates the horizontal directions. Each of the power mirror motors are internally circuit breaker protected.

The outside mirror switch incorporates a mirror select switch and a 4 position mirror direction switch.

The mirror select switch allows the driver to select the mirror to be moved by pressing the switch to L position enabling the left outside mirror or pressing the switch to R position enabling the right outside mirror.

The mirror direction switch is a 4 position switch that allows the operator to move the selected mirror up, down, left or right.

The outside mirror switch receives power through the battery positive voltage circuit from the LOCK/MIRROR 10 A fuse in the instrument panel (I/P) fuse block. The outside mirror switch also receives a constant ground.

The 4 positions of the direction switch have multiple switch contacts. When not in use, the directional contacts are isolated from any circuit. Each of the contacts are connected to opposing sides of the appropriate mirror motors through the selector switch. The selector switch interrupts or completes these circuits depending on the position of the selector switch, L or R.

If the mirror select switch is placed in the L position and the up switch is pressed, battery voltage will be supplied to the driver outside mirror vertical motor through the driver mirror motor up control circuit and return to the mirror switch through the driver mirror motor left/down control circuit, then to ground and the mirror will move up. If the down switch is pressed, the driver mirror motor left/down control circuit supplies battery voltage and the driver mirror motor up control circuit completes the path to the mirror switch, then to ground and the mirror will move down.

The remainder of the mirror functions operate in the same manner as described above. Placing the mirror direction switch in opposing positions, left/right or up/down, will reverse the voltage polarity to the mirror motor, utilizing the same circuits and the mirror will move accordingly.