Canada - Door Mirror - Glass Service/Parts

Bulletin
0957

Issue Date
2001-05-10

Reference
BC-01-018

Model
4Runner, Tacoma

Year Range
1997 ~ 2001

Market
Canada

Component
BC

Subject:
DOOR MIRROR GLASS SERVICE PARTS

Outside rear view mirror glass replacement sub assemblies are available for the 4Runner and the Off Road Package (TRD) Tacoma. Instructions on how to replace the mirror glass and part numbers for affected vehicles are listed below. As a reminder, it is not necessary to replace the entire mirror assembly.

APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
- 1997 - 2001 model year 4Runner vehicles.
- 2000-2001 model year Tacoma vehicles with electric remote mirrors.





PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:





PARTS INFORMATION:

NOTE:
The part numbers described in this bulletin are for reference only. Always consult the parts microfiche for the correct part number.

REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE '00 MY 4Runner & TRD Tacoma:





1. Adjust mirror so that the lower edge of the glass is sticking out away from the assembly's edge.
2. Place a broad flat blade screwdriver into the recessed area of the glass housing at the bottom edge of the glass and pry the glass from the assembly.
3. On vehicles with heated mirrors, disconnect the heater element connector.
4. Remove the glass from the assembly.
5. To install new glass, reattach the heater element connector (if necessary) and snap the new mirror into place.
6. Snap the mirror in place using your thumb and index finger snapping the glass to the white frame behind it.

REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE '97 - '99 MY 4RUNNER:

CAUTION:
Wear leather gloves and safety glasses.





1. Remove mirror glass.
A. Using a scraper, take out the original mirror glass.
B. Clear away fragments of mirror glass from the body.





C. Using adhesive tape, clean off the old double-stick tape from the mirror holder.

NOTE:
Do not use a solvent to remove the old double-stick tape; this may damage the plastic.

CAUTION:
Wear leather gloves and safety glasses.





2. Remove the mirror holder.
A. Remove the screw.
B. Disconnect the claws of the mirror holder as shown, and remove the mirror holder.

NOTE (With Heated Mirrors):
Use caution when removing the mirror holder since the wire harness is directly behind the mirror.





3. Install new mirror glass into the glass holder.
A. Remove the backing paper from the rear of the new mirror glass.
B. Install the narrow side of the mirror glass to the mirror holder.
C. Using a heat gun, heat the wide side of the mirror holder for approximately 1 minute.
D. Attach the mirror holder.

4. Install the mirror holder.
5. Inspect mirror operation.






REPAIR TIME:

NOTE:
Issue of this Technical Service Bulletin is to ensure that proper repair information is available. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR. Normal provisions of the formal warranty policy, as applicable, will apply.