Autopapyrus · Exeed LX (1st generation)
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Compiled automatically from service literature and owner experience. Specs are for the typical configuration — check them against your exact car before you start.
Exeed LX (1st generation): Interior Rearview Mirror Removal and Installation
On the Exeed LX, the interior mirror is mounted on a metal bracket bonded to the windshield and is connected to the wiring harness by a connector. Depending on the trim level, the mirror or the area next to it may contain a camera, a rain and light sensor, a microphone, and buttons. The exact procedure for this model is not documented in public service materials. What follows is the general principle, so check the details against the manufacturer's service manual.
Diagram: where the mount and latch are on the interior mirror and how to remove it
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- 1Mount socket: the windshield mounting plate goes in here. Remove by a quarter turn counterclockwise or by sliding; no tightening torque is needed.
- 2Latch: if there is one, press it and take the mirror off without much force.
- 3Mirror housing: hold it by the housing, do not press on the glass and do not yank the mirror out.
Part
| № | Part |
|---|---|
| 01 | Complete interior rearview mirror assembly (with camera, if built into the mirror) |
Tools
4- plastic trim removal pry tool
- flat screwdriver wrapped with tape or cloth
- soft cloth
- gloves
Step by step
10 steps- Turn the ignition off and wait 2-3 minutes. If the mirror has a camera or electrochromic dimming, it is best to disconnect the negative battery terminal before unplugging the connector.
- Cover the dashboard under the mirror with a soft cloth so you don't scratch it while working. Get the pry tool and gloves ready: the windshield must not get chipped or scratched.
- Inspect the base of the mirror. If there is a plastic cover (shroud) on the glass around the bracket, or a headliner trim panel with sensors, carefully pry it off with the pry tool by the lower edge, starting at a corner. The clips are fragile, so don't pull sharply.
- Determine how the mirror's pivot is attached to the bracket. It is usually one of these: a quarter turn of the mirror counterclockwise, a slide down or up along the bracket's slot, or a latch-type retainer. Press the retainer (if there is one) and remove the mirror without using much force.
- Don't push on the glass and don't snap the mirror off with a jerk. The bracket bonded to the windshield can come off together with the glass.
- Carefully disconnect the wiring connector: press the locking tab and pull on the connector body, not on the wires. The mirror is now removed.
- If you are replacing the mirror with a new one, transfer the decorative shroud from the old mirror. Replacement mirrors often come without the interior-colored shroud.
- To install, first plug in the connector (until it clicks), then fit the mirror onto the bracket the same way you removed it: by turning or sliding it until it clicks. No tightening torque is needed: there are no threaded fasteners.
- Put the trim panels back in place until the clips click. Reconnect the battery and turn the ignition on. Check the mirror's functions: dimming, camera, buttons, sensors.
- Adjust the mirror position for the driver. If camera or driver-assist errors appear on the display, check the connector. If the error does not go away, contact a dealer: the camera may need calibration.
Common mistakes and warnings
- If the bracket has come off the windshield, don't try to glue it back yourself: it requires a special windshield adhesive and a proper curing time
- It is better to go to an auto glass shop
- On cars with a camera in the mirror, replacing and calibrating the camera may require the dealer's diagnostic equipment