Installation - Mirror Glass with Backing Plate

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Mirror Glass

Mirror Glass with Backing Plate

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Tools Needed

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FLAT HEAD SCREWDRIVER

A flat head screwdriver or small pry bar is needed for removal of your mirror from the mirror head/actuator.

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TOWEL

Use a towel so prying does not scratch paint. Can also be used for clean up.

Follow these steps to remove a snap tab backing plate and mirror from your mirror head. Vehicle and glass parts are fragile. Install with care.

1. REMOVE MIRROR & BACKING PLATE

Manually pivot mirror downward by applying pressure to the lower portion of your mirror. Insert a screwdriver above mirror behind backing plate and carefully pry off backing plate snap tabs from the motor head.

2. DETACH WIRES

If your mirror is a heated variant, disconnect wires from your mirror’s heating element. If applicable, auto dimming wires may have to be disconnected or clipped and capped.

3. RECONNECT WIRES & TEST

If your mirror is a heated or signal variant, reconnect heating wires to Redi-Set-Go mirror's terminal leads. Test functionalities before proceeding to the next step.

4. INSTALL REDI-SET-GO

Align motor mount snap tabs with motor. Apply gentle even pressure until motor mount snaps onto motor head.

5. CLEAN UP

Clean your installed Redi-Set-Go mirror replacement with glass cleaner.

TIP:

Place a towel on edge of mirror head when prying off backing plate to prevent damage or scratching.

NOTE:

Burco mirror replacements do not auto dim.

Tools Needed

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FLAT HEAD SCREWDRIVER

A flat head screwdriver or a small pry bar is needed to slide mirror tab locks upward off of the motor tab guide

towel

TOWEL

Use a towel so prying does not scratch paint. Can also be used for clean up.

Follow these steps to remove a snap tab backing plate and mirror from your mirror head. Vehicle and glass parts are fragile. Install with care.

1. REMOVE MIRROR & BACKING PLATE

Insert a screwdriver below your mirror and carefully slide tab locks off of tab lock guides by lifting/prying upward.

2. DETACH WIRES

If your mirror is a heated variant, disconnect wires from your mirror’s heating element. If applicable, auto dimming wires may have to be disconnected or clipped and capped.

3. RECONNECT WIRES & TEST

If your mirror is a heated or signal variant, reconnect heating wires to Redi-Set-Go mirror's terminal leads. Test functionalities before proceeding to the next step.

4. INSTALL REDI-SET-GO

Vertically align your Redi-Set-Go mirror replacement toward the top of the mirror head. Apply gentle downward pressure and slide tab locks onto tab lock guides.

5. CLEAN UP

Clean your installed Redi-Set-Go mirror replacement with glass cleaner.

TIP:

Lift/pry upward. Do not pry outward. Place a towel on edge of mirror head when prying up to prevent damage or scratching.

NOTE:

Burco mirror replacements do not auto dim.

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For more clearance, pivot motor head downward.

Tools Needed

flat_head_screwdriver

FLAT HEAD SCREWDRIVER

A flat head screwdriver or a small pry bar is needed to pry lower snap locks off of the snap lock guides.

towel

TOWEL

Use a towel so prying does not scratch paint. Can also be used for clean up.

Follow these steps to remove a snap tab backing plate and mirror from your mirror head. Vehicle and glass parts are fragile. Install with care.

1. REMOVE MIRROR & BACKING PLATE

Manually pivot mirror and backing plate upward by applying pressure on the upper portion of your mirror. Insert a screwdriver below your mirror and backing plate and carefully pry lower snap locks off the snap lock guides. Once lower snap locks pop off, pull down/out to release the upper hook locks from the hook lock guides.

2. DETACH WIRES

If your mirror is a heated variant, disconnect wires from your mirror’s heating element. If applicable, auto dimming wires may have to be disconnected or clipped and capped.

3. RECONNECT WIRES & TEST

If your mirror is a heated or signal variant, reconnect heating wires to Redi-Set-Go mirror's terminal leads. Test functionalities before proceeding to the next step.

4. INSTALL REDI-SET-GO

Insert upper hook locks into the hook lock guides. Next, apply gentle pressure and snap lower snap locks into snap lock guides.

5. CLEAN UP

Clean your installed Redi-Set-Go mirror replacement with glass cleaner.

TIP:

Place a towel on edge of mirror head when prying off backing plate to prevent damage or scratching.

NOTE:

Burco mirror replacements do not auto dim.

TIP:

Be sure upper hook locks are fully seated before snapping lower snap locks into place.

Tools Needed

flat_head_screwdriver

FLAT HEAD SCREWDRIVER

A flat head screwdriver or a small pry bar is needed to pry upper snap locks off of the snap lock guides.

towel

TOWEL

Use a towel so prying does not scratch paint. Can also be used for clean up.

Follow these steps to remove a snap tab backing plate and mirror from your mirror head. Vehicle and glass parts are fragile. Install with care.

1. REMOVE MIRROR & BACKING PLATE

Manually pivot mirror and backing plate upward by applying pressure on the upper portion of your mirror. Insert a screwdriver below your mirror and backing plate and carefully pry lower snap locks off the snap lock guides. Once lower snap locks pop off, pull down/out to release the upper hook locks from the hook lock guides.

2. DETACH WIRES

If your mirror is a heated variant, disconnect wires from your mirror’s heating element. If applicable, auto dimming wires may have to be disconnected or clipped and capped

3. RECONNECT WIRES & TEST

If your mirror is a heated or signal variant, reconnect heating wires to Redi-Set-Go mirror's terminal leads. Test functionalities before proceeding to the next step.

4. INSTALL REDI-SET-GO

Insert upper hook locks into the hook lock guides. Next, apply gentle pressure and snap lower snap locks into snap lock guides.

5. CLEAN UP

Clean your installed Redi-Set-Go mirror replacement with glass cleaner.

TIP:

Place a towel on edge of mirror head when prying upper snap locks off to prevent damage or scratching.

NOTE:

Burco mirror replacements do not auto dim.

TIP:

Be sure lower hook locks are fully seated before snapping upper snap locks into place.

Tools Needed

flat_head_screwdriver

FLAT HEAD SCREWDRIVER

A flat head screwdriver or a small pry bar is needed to pry ball pivots from their sockets.

towel

TOWEL

Use a towel so prying does not scratch paint. Can also be used for clean up.

Follow these steps to remove a snap tab backing plate and mirror from your mirror head. Vehicle and glass parts are fragile. Install with care.

1. REMOVE MIRROR & BACKING PLATE

Manually pivot mirror by applying pressure to the lower and side portions of your mirror. Insert a screwdriver behind backing plate and carefully pry off all pivots from their sockets using care not to damage the pins.

2. DETACH WIRES

If your mirror is a heated variant, disconnect wires from your mirror’s heating element. If applicable, auto dimming wires may have to be disconnected or clipped and capped.

3. RECONNECT WIRES & TEST

If your mirror is a heated or signal variant, reconnect heating wires to Redi-Set-Go mirror's terminal leads. Test functionalities before proceeding to the next step.

4. RELOCATE ACTUATOR PIVOT PINS TO REDI-SET-GO

Twist each actuator pivot pin counter clockwise to remove them from the motor head. Snap each actuator pivot pin into its corresponding socket on your Redi-Set-Go mirror ensuring that each pin's tabs are properly aligned with the vertical and horizontal socket cutouts.

5. INSTALL REDI-SET-GO

With the actuator pins set in Redi-Set-Go sockets, place Redi-Set-Go into the mirror head while setting each pin into its original location. Once actuator pivot pins are set in place, snap main ball pivot into main socket by applying gentle, even pressure to the center of your Redi-Set-Go mirror.

6. CLEAN UP

To test mobility, tilt mirror side/side & up/down. Clean your installed Redi-Set-Go mirror with glass cleaner.

TIP:

Place a towel on edge of mirror head when prying off backing plate to prevent damage or scratching.

NOTE:

Burco mirror replacements do not auto dim.