Outside Rear View Mirror
Components and Component Location
Component Location

| 1. Outside Rear View Mirror |
Repair Procedures
Replacement
Remove the front door trim panel.
(Refer to Front Door - Front Door Trim Panel)
Using a screwdriver or removal tool, remove the outside rear view mirror cover (A).

Disconnect the outside rear view mirror connector (A).

After loosening the mounting nuts, remove the outside rearview mirror (A).
Tightening torque:
6.9–10.8 N·m (0.7–1.1 kgf·m, 5.1–8.0 ft·lbf, 60.8–95.5 in·lbf)

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Disassembly
[Scalp]
Remove the outside rearview mirror assembly.
(Refer to Body — "Outside Rearview Mirror")
After inserting a flat-tip screwdriver as shown in the figure below, remove the mirror (A) by applying slight force.

Disconnect the heater connector (A) and the rear corner radar indicator connector (B).

Remove the scalp.
Apply protective tape to the tip of the screwdriver.

Insert the screwdriver where you can see the back of the scalp.

Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
(Refer to Body — "Outside Rearview Mirror")
[Housing Cover]
Remove the outside rearview mirror assembly.
(Refer to Body — "Outside Rearview Mirror")
Insert a flat-tip screwdriver as shown in the illustration below, then remove the mirror (A) by applying a quick force.

Disconnect the heater connector (A) and the rear corner radar indicator connector (B).

Remove the housing cover mounting screw.
Using a puller, remove the housing cover (A).

Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
Test yourself
A quick Kia Optima DL3 quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.