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Subject:

 

Outside Rear View Mirror

 

Vehicles:

 

Astra - F

 

General:

 

In Model Year 1995 and in the current Model Year 1996, design alterations have been made to the rear view mirrors. Aftersales lists mirrors and mirror components that can also be used for vehicles prior to Model Year 1995. The altered assembly procedures are described below.

 

 

General Instructions:

 

The following applies for all mirror types:

Disengage mirror joint from mirror casing from the rear by pressing with hand. Remove complete as specified in Service Instructions.

When prising out mirror face with plastic wedge, proceed carefully. When inserting, dip slip springs precisely into frame, press on mirror face at the centre.

 

Carefully disengage lugs or dips from casing and bolt - on base to avoid damage. The procedures for disassembling the individual mirror types are described below.

 

 

Object Number: 2393589  Size: DEFAULT

 

 

To avoid installing the incorrect type, note that the mirror for Model 53 - B cannot be used for any other model.

 

1     -      Casing for Model 53 - B with special sealing edge

 

2     -      Casing for all models (except 53 - B)

 

 

Object Number: 2393590  Size: DEFAULT

 

 

Survey of Mirror Components

(up to Model Year 1995 except Japan Version)

 

1     Casing

2     Panelling with bolt - on base

3     Frame

4     Mirror face (heated for electrically adjustable mirrors)

5     Servo motor (only for electrically adjustable mirrors)

 

 

Object Number: 2393591  Size: DEFAULT

 

 

Survey of Mirror Components

(as of Model Year 1995 except Japan Version)

 

1     Casing

2     Panelling with bolt - on base

3     Frame

4     Mirror face (heated for electrically adjustable mirrors)

5     Servo motor (only for electrically adjustable mirrors)

 

 

Object Number: 2393592  Size: DEFAULT

 

 

Survey of Mirror Components

(Japan Version)

 

1     Casing

2     Cover

3     Panelling

4     Bolt - on base

5     Seal

6     Mirror face

7     Servo motor

8     Frame

9     Axis pins

 

 

Object Number: 2393593  Size: DEFAULT

 

 

Operations:

 

Casing, Replace

Mirror Face, Replace

Manual Version up to Model Year 1995

(except Japan Version):

 

Prise out mirror face with plastic or wooden wedge (1).

Disengage internal clip by turning with screwdriver (2).

Remove casing (3).

Remove joint shackle (4).

 

 

Object Number: 2393594  Size: DEFAULT

 

 

Casing, Replace

Mirror Face, Replace Servo Motor, Replace

Electric Version up to Model Year 1995

(except Japan Version):

 

Prise off mirror face with plastic or wooden wedge (1).

Disconnect heating (2).

Disengage internal clip by turning with screwdriver (3).

Remove casing (4).

Loosen screws for servo motor (5).

Remove cable.

 

 

Object Number: 2393595  Size: DEFAULT

 

 

Casing, Replace

Mirror Face, Replace

Manual Version as of Model Year 1995

(except Japan Version):

 

Prise out mirror face with plastic or wooden wedge (1).

Do not bend slip springs (2).

Detach casing with screwdriver (3).

 

Note:

 

To avoid damage, always press dips in direction of arrow.

Remove casing (4).

 

 

Object Number: 2393596  Size: DEFAULT

 

 

Casing, Replace

Mirror Face, Replace

Motor, Replace

Electric Version as of Model Year 1995

(except Japan Version):

 

Prise out mirror face with plastic or wooden wedge (1).

Disconnect mirror heating (2).

Detach casing with screwdriver (3).

 

Note:

 

To avoid damage, always press clips in direction of arrow.

Remove casing.

Loosen bolts and remove motor (4).

Disconnect cable terminal from rear side of motor (5).

Press together terminal on bolt - on base.

Remove cable.

 

 

Object Number: 2393597  Size: DEFAULT

 

 

Casing, Replace

Mirror Face, Replace

Motor, Replace (Japan Version):

 

Prise out mirror face (1), do not bend spring clips (2).

Disconnect plug from heating (3).

Drive out axis pin from below with drift (3 mm / 0.12 in) (4).

Now open joint further.

Drive out second axis pin.

Loosen bolt and remove casing (5).

Prise off panelling on door side with screwdriver. Do not damage clips.

Detach cable from anchorage on bolt - on base.

Loosen bolts for servo motor.

 

 

Object Number: 2393598  Size: DEFAULT

 

 

Installation - General:

 

Assemble analogously in reverse order.

Attach complete rear view mirror as specified in Service Instructions.

 

Environmental Protection / Disposal:

 

The coded plastics must be disposed of as specified by the relevant national legislation.

 

Parts:

 

See P & A microfiche, Astra - F, group C.

 

Time Allowance:

 

The published time allowances are not influenced.

 

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