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Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual - part 2667
installed:
Fig. 14: Identifying Mirror Mounting Base Location
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1. Using a measuring tape, measure the distance between the windshield pillars from the
base of the shade line .
2. Using a marking pencil, halfway between the windshield pillars, draw a centerline (1)
on the windshield from the roof panel to the windshield base.
3. Draw a perpendicular line intersecting the centerline (2) at that location.
The top center of the mirror mounting base will be at the intersection of these lines.
2. Scrape the inside windshield thoroughly with a safety razor or utility knife in order to
remove all old adhesive.
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3. If reinstalling the original mounting base, place the mirror mounting base in a suitable
holding device, such as a vise.
4. Clean the mirror mounting base thoroughly with a safety razor or utility knife in order to
remove all old adhesive.
5. Clean the inside windshield and the mounting surface of the mirror mounting base
thoroughly with a clean cloth saturated with naphtha or a 50/50 mixture (by volume) of
clean water and isopropyl alcohol.
Fig. 15: Applying Adhesive To Mirror Base & Window
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6. Use Inside Mirror Adhesive Kit GM P/N 89021329 (Canadian P/N 993362), or equivalent,
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to apply a small amount of activator to the mounting surface of the mirror mounting base.
7. Apply a small amount of activator to the windshield where the mounting base is to be
installed.
8. Allow the activator to dry 5 minutes.
9. Apply 1 drop of adhesive to the center of the mirror mounting base.
Fig. 16: Installing Mirror Mounting Base
IMPORTANT: Do not touch the mounting surface of the mirror mounting
base or the window.
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10. Immediately apply the mounting base to the windshield, ensuring that the mounting base
aligns correctly to the marks made on the outside of the windshield.
11. Hold the mounting base firmly in place for 1 minute.
12. Allow the adhesive to set for 15 minutes.
13. Install the mirror to the mirror mounting base and fasten, if necessary.
14. Connect the electrical connector and install the wire cover, if equipped.
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
OUTSIDE MIRROR DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (HEATED MIRRORS)
Heated OSRV Mirror
On vehicles equipped with heated outside rearview (OSRV) mirrors, the driver door switch
(DDS) and passenger door switch (PDS) controls the activation of the mirror heaters. Upon
receiving a LAN message indicating a request for heated mirrors, the driver door switch (DDS),
and passenger door switch (PDS) for the passenger side, will activate the mirror heater output.
The mirror heaters will remain active until a new message is received indicating rear defogger is
to be deactivated, either by driver input or by expiration of a calibrated timer.
OUTSIDE MIRROR DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (POWER MIRRORS)
Power Mirror System
Power Mirror System Components
The power mirror system consists of the following components:
Driver Door Switch (DDS)-An electronic control module with integrated switches and
requires programming when replaced
Passenger Door Switch (PDS)-An electronic control module with integrated switches,
requires programming when replaced
Power Mirror Direction Switch-Integrated into DDS and is a 4 position momentary switch
that provides a signal input to the DDS for up, down, left/extend and right/retract with a
mirror switch activation
Mirror Select Switch-Integrated into DDS and is a 3 position switch that allows the
operator to select the left or right mirror and also a neutral/fold position
Left Outside Power Mirror-Contains both the vertical and horizontal mirror motors
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