Kia Optima Hybrid Owner's Manual Quiz
Body (Interior and Exterior)

Mirror Repair Procedures

In this manual: Body (Interior and Exterior)
General Information — 4Engine Mechanical System — 50Engine Electrical System — 20Emission Control System — 30Engine Control System/Fuel System — 84Automatic Transmission — 98Drive Shaft and Axle — 15Suspension System — 36Steering — 12Restraints — 50Brake System — 38Body (Interior and Exterior) — 54Body Electrical System — 233Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 57
11steps
~66min
3/5difficulty
0102030405010.88N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Replacement

Outside Rearview Mirror Replacement
  • Using a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap protective tape around the tip and apply protective tape around the relevant parts to prevent damage.
  • Wear gloves to protect your hands.
  1. Using a screwdriver or removal tool, remove the front door handle bezel inner cover (A).
  2. Disconnect the outside rear view mirror connector (A).
  3. Loosen the mounting nuts, then remove the outside rearview mirror (B).

    Tightening torque: 6.9~10.8 N·m

  4. Installation is the reverse of removal.
Inside Rear View Mirror Assembly Replacement

Mirror Replacement

  1. Press down on the base of the inside rear view mirror (A) to remove the inside rear view mirror assembly (B).
  2. Installation is the reverse of removal.

ECM Mirror Replacement

  1. Remove the ECM mirror cover (A).
  2. Disconnect the ECM mirror connector (B).
  3. Loosen the ECM mirror mounting screw (A).
  4. Push up on the ECM mirror base to remove the ECM mirror assembly (A).
  5. Installation is the reverse of removal.
    • Make sure the connector is properly connected.

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