How to Remove the Rear View Mirror in a 2003 Chevrolet S-10

The 2003 Chevrolet S-10 was equipped with a 2.2-liter in-line four-cylinder engine in the base two-wheel drive model. A four-wheel drive model was available, as well as a 4.3-liter V-6 engine, as upgraded options. The rear view mirror on the 2003 S-10 can become loose over time, or the mirrored lenses can crack. Replacement of the mirror requires a gentle touch, as the mirror and its mounting components can break quite easily.

Instructions

1

Open the driver or passenger door and sit in the front seat of the S-10. Remove the wire cover if equipped, using a flat-head screwdriver. Remove the electrical connector from the mirror by hand, if equipped.

2

Insert a flat-head into the base of the mirror stem at the windshield. There is a small groove at the base for insertion of the tool. Push upward gently on the screwdriver handle to release the mirror from the mounting plate. Pull the mirror assembly up and off of the mounting plate.

3

Install the new mirror onto the mounting plate, by sliding it downward onto the plate by hand. Insert the electrical connector into the rear of the mirror, if equipped. Install the wire cover by hand, if equipped.