Lexus ES: Removal

Lexus ES (XZ10) Service Manual / Vehicle Interior / Mirror (ext) / Outer Rear View Mirror Cover / Removal

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during outer rear view mirror assembly with cover removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedure After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced (for Gasoline Model)

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure	Necessary Procedure	Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed	Link
Side television camera assembly LH Side television camera assembly RH	Side television camera view adjustment	Panoramic view monitor system

Necessary Procedure After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced (for HV Model)

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure	Necessary Procedure	Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed	Link
Side television camera assembly LH Side television camera assembly RH	Side television camera view adjustment	Panoramic view monitor system

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE OUTER MIRROR

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2. REMOVE OUTER MIRROR COVER ASSEMBLY

(a) w/o Panoramic View Monitor System:

(1) Remove the 4 screws.

(2) Pull the outer mirror cover assembly as shown in the illustration to disengage the 2 claws.

NOTICE:

As the claws may be damaged, make sure not to apply force in any direction other than shown in the illustration.

HINT:

If it is difficult to disengage the claws, disengage them using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape.

	Place Hand Here
	Pull in this Direction

(3) Pull the outer mirror cover assembly as shown in the illustration to disengage the 2 claws.

NOTICE:

As the claws may be damaged, make sure not to apply force in any direction other than shown in the illustration.

HINT:

If it is difficult to disengage the claws, disengage them using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape.

	Place Hand Here
	Pull in this Direction

(4) Pull the outer mirror cover assembly as shown in the illustration to disengage the claw and remove the outer mirror cover assembly.

	Place Hand Here
	Remove in this Direction

NOTICE:

As the claws may be damaged, make sure not to apply force in any direction other than shown in the illustration.

HINT:

If it is difficult to disengage the claws, disengage them using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape.

(5) Disconnect the connector to remove the outer mirror cover assembly.

(b) w/ Panoramic View Monitor System:

(1) Remove the 4 screws.

(2) Pull the outer mirror cover assembly as shown in the illustration to disengage the 2 claws.

NOTICE:

As the claws may be damaged, make sure not to apply force in any direction other than shown in the illustration.

HINT:

If it is difficult to disengage the claws, disengage them using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape.

	Place Hand Here
	Pull in this Direction

(3) Pull the outer mirror cover assembly as shown in the illustration to disengage the 2 claws.

NOTICE:

As the claws may be damaged, make sure not to apply force in any direction other than shown in the illustration.

HINT:

If it is difficult to disengage the claws, disengage them using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape.

	Place Hand Here
	Pull in this Direction

(4) Pull the outer mirror cover assembly as shown in the illustration to disengage the claw and remove the outer mirror cover assembly.

NOTICE:

As the claws may be damaged, make sure not to apply force in any direction other than shown in the illustration.

HINT:

If it is difficult to disengage the claws, disengage them using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape.

	Place Hand Here
	Pull in this Direction

(5) Disconnect the connector.

(6) Disengage the clamp as shown in the illustration.

Remove in this Direction

(7) Remove the outer mirror tape as shown in the illustration.

Remove in this Direction

(8) Disengage the 2 claws to remove the camera connector clamp.

(9) Insert a 0.9 mm (0.0354 in.) spark plug gap gauge or similar tool into the connector as shown in the illustration.

NOTICE:

Insert the spark plug gap gauge to the point that the claw becomes the same height as the protrusion of the connector housing. If the spark plug gap gauge is inserted too far, or if the claw is lifted directly using a screwdriver, the claw may be damaged.
If the claw of the connector is damaged, replace the outer rear view mirror assembly.

*a	Claw
*b	Protrusion
*c	Insert Position

(10) Lift the claw and disconnect the connector.

3. REMOVE SIDE TELEVISION CAMERA ASSEMBLY (w/ Panoramic View Monitor System)

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4. REMOVE OUTER MIRROR LOWER COVER

(a) Remove the screw and outer mirror lower cover.

5. REMOVE OUTER MIRROR UPPER COVER

(a) Disengage the 2 claws and 4 guides to remove the outer mirror upper cover from the side turn signal light assembly.

6. REMOVE VISOR COVER ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the visor cover assembly from the outer mirror actuator assembly.

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