This is a walk through with pictures of how to install auto dimming mirror with approach light and blind spot. This also applies to auto dimming mirror with approach light and NO blind spot.
In order for this to work, you MUST have the auto dimming rear view mirror. That works as the master, and the side mirrors the slaves.
Auto Dimming Mirror with Approach Light / Blind Spot:
P/N: J201SAL102
Purchase: http://subaruonlineparts.com/subaru-legacy-auto-dimming-mirror-with-approach-light-blind-spot-p-3647.html
Auto Dimming mirror with approach light:
P/N: J201SAL002
Purchase: http://subaruonlineparts.com/subaru-legacy-auto-dimming-mirror-with-approach-light-p-3646.html
There is a .PDF instruction form on the website, as well as attached below. This will mirror that, with tips learned along the way.
From start to finish, this took me 40 minutes, and that was with taking pictures every two seconds. Someone could knock this out in 20 minutes easy.
Tools required:
10mm wrench
dash removal tool/flat head screwdriver
needle nose pliers
microfiber cloth
flashlight
Let's get to it! Here's what the kit includes:
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Step 1: Disconnect the battery. Both sides use a 10mm socket.
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Step 2: Use the dash removal tool or flat head screwdriver to pry out the old mirror. Pry straight back (a decent bit of force is necessary).
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Step 3: Pull down on the mirror. The mirror will release completely.
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Step 4: Unplug the wires. I found it easiest to release the wires from the little holders. For the heated mirror elements, they were on there tight. BE CAREFUL with these. DON'T pull directly on the wire. I used needle nose pliers and gently got them off with patience.
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New mirror VS old mirror:
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Step 5: Locate the wiring harness. It was very difficult to find at first as it blends it very well. It's wrapped in this sticky foam, and stuck to the back of the housing. Don't worry, it's back there. The needle nose pliers also came in handy here.
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Step 6: Unwrap the foam from the connectors.
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Step 7: Remove the prearranged connectors.
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Step 8: Apply grease into this random hole, or as Subaru calls it, the "outboard friction dampener". I found it was easiest to cut a corner of the grease off and squeeze it in there (just a little).
Before:
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After:
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Step 9: Install friction dampener spring into the OUTBOARD mirror holder. I just used the old mirror as reference.
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Step 10-13: Plug everything back in. Each connector is unique, so it's literally impossible to mess this up.
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Make sure to put the wires in their holders.
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The heater terminals aren't specific to which one goes where. Just reconnect them.
Finished product:
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