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TSB 08-30-99

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25. Place the mirror assembly in a vise with the mounting studs facing away from you as shown in Figure 12. Swing the mirror 180 degrees to the right for the right mirror or to the left for the left mirror.

26. Remove the mirror from the vise then, position the mounting bracket cover onto the mounting bracket making sure that the power mirror's wiring harness does not get pinched during the assembly process (Figure 13.)

27. Attach the mounting bracket cover to the mounting bracket using three new screws. Tighten the screws to 2 Nm (16 in. lbs.).

28. Apply a new mounting gasket to the mounting bracket taking care to align the clearance holes to the mounting studs. Press firmly into place.

29. If the left mirror is being service, proceed to the next step. If the right mirror is being service, proceed to Step 35.

NOTE: THE REINFORCEMENT BRACKET MAY HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY INSTALLED. IF THE REINFORCEMENT BRACKET HAS ALREADY BEEN INSTALLED, PROCEED TO STEP 35.

30. Place reinforcement bracket p/n 05010901 AA in position as shown in Figure 14.

NOTE: THE REINFORCEMENT BRACKET MAY REQUIRE SOME FORCE TO INSTALL DUE TO THE LACK OF CLEARANCE PROVIDED.

31. Feed the mirror's wiring harness, grommet, and connector through the hole in the outer door panel. Secure the wiring harness grommet.

32. Install the mirror onto the door attaching the mirror to the door with the three nuts/washers. Only hand tighten the nuts at this time.

33. Drill three (3) 3 mm (1/8 in.) pilot holes into the door that correspond with the holes in the reinforcement bracket (Figure 14).

34. Tighten the mirror attachment nuts to 7.3 Nom (65 in. lbs.). Apply a small amount of Mopar RTV Sealant p/n 82300234 to the three self tapping screws p/n 001 53912. Install the screws then proceed to Step 37.

35. Feed the mirror's wiring harness, grommet, and connector through the hole in the outer door panel. Secure the wiring harness grommet.

36. Using the three attachment nuts, attach the mirror to the door. Tighten the mirror attachment nuts to 7.3 Nom (65 in. lbs.).

37. Connect the power mirror motor wiring harness connector.

38. Install the foam stuffer into the mirror-mounting opening.

39. Install the door trim panel.

40. Install the upper trim panel screw.

41. If equipped, install the manual window regulator handle.

42. Install the door pull cup securing it with the two screws.

43. Connect the battery,negative cable(s). Reset the clock on the radio.

Notes:

POLICY:        Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.

TIME ALLOWANCE.
Labor Operation No:
              23-04-21-97 Mirror, Outside Power, Pivot Arm Rotates With little Resistance,
                          Left Side ................................................. 1.0 Hrs.
              23-04-21-98 Mirror, Outside Power, Pivot Arm Rotates With little Resistance,
                          Right Side ............................................... 0.9 Hrs.

FAILURE CODE: P8 - New Part