OnStar FMV Mirror - Removing the Existing OEM Rearview Mirror; Screw Wedge Mount Removal; Screwless Wedge Mount Removal (Ford); Cam Lock Mount Removal

0 Removing the existing OEM rearview mirror ...
There are primarily three different mounting options used by vehicle manufacturers. Once you identify
which type of mount is used in the vehicle, carefully proceed with removal of the existing mirror as follows:
1. Screw wedge mount
• Using a screwdriver or Torx bit, loosen the screw in the base of the mirror mount.
• After loosening the screw, gently lift upward to slide the mirror off of the mirror mount.
2. Screwless wedge mount (Ford® vehicles ONLY):
FORD ® OEM TYPE 1
• Using a small 1/8" flat-head screwdriver, insert the flat end into the opening at the bottom of the mirror mount.
• Staying flush with the windshield, slide the screwdriver into the center of the mirror mount until resistance is felt.
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Gently apply a small amount of additional upward force to lift away the locking spring in the mount.
• While still applying upward pressure with the screwdriver, grasp the mirror bracket and wiggle side to side.
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Lift mirror up toward the headliner and off of the mirror mount button.
• IMPORTANT: BE VERY CAREFUL! TOO MUCH FORCE CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE WINDSHIELD.
FORD® OEM TYPE 2
• Insert the CURVED end of the Ford ® mirror removal tool (see above) into the bottom of the mirror channel mount.
• GENTLY pry the tool to release the spring clip.
• IMPORTANT: Ensure the clip is fully disengaged from the mirror mount before attempting to remove the mirror.
• Use a small
rubber mallet to gently tap the base of the mirror channel mount upwards towards the headliner.
• IMPORTANT: BE VERY CAREFUL! TOO MUCH FORCE CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE WINDSHIELD.
3. Cam lock mount (no tools required)
• Grasp the base of the mirror.
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Rotate 90 degrees counterclockwise.
• Slide the mirror down toward the dash to remove.