Opel Corsa B 1993–2000 Service and Repair Manual: Exterior rear view mirror components - removal and refitting
Mirror glass
1. On all types, the mirror glass may be renewed separately.
2. Prise out the old glass (if intact) with a wooden wedge, and when applicable disconnect the electrical cables. Engage the new glass with the linkage, connect the wires if applicable and snap the glass home (see illustrations). Be careful when pressing the glass home: the sudden movement as the ball enters its socket may cause the glass to break.
Remove the glass by levering with a
wooden wedge
Engage the linkage and press the
ball into the socket (arrowed)
Mirror motor - electric mirror
3. To renew an electric mirror motor, prise out the glass as just described, undo the motor securing screws and disconnect its multi-plug. Fit the new motor in the reverse order to removal.
Complete mirror - manual mirror
4. To remove a manually adjusted mirror, pull off the adjuster handle and unclip the corner trim. Undo the three retaining screws and remove the mirror (see illustration).
5. Refitting is the reverse of removal.
Mirror retaining screws (arrowed)
Complete mirror - electric mirror
6. Removal of the electrically adjusted mirror is similar, but instead of pulling off the handle, the wiring harness must be disconnected. The harness connector is inside the door cavity.
7. Refitting is a reversal of the removal procedure.
Rear quarterlight (opening
type) - removal and refitting
Removal
1. Unclip the interior trim panels from around
the quarterlight.
2. Remove the three screws which secure the
catch to the body.
3. Unscrew the two special nuts which hold
the hinges to t ...
Front seat - removal and
refitting
Removal
1. Remove the trim which covers the seat
outboard rail. This trim is secured by a single
self-tapping screw at the front (see
illustration).
Seat rail trim removal
2. Remove the four ...
See also:
Opel Corsa B 1993–2000 Service and Repair Manual. Rear wheel cylinder -
removal, overhaul and refitting
Note: Before starting work, refer to the note at
the beginning of Section 2 concerning the
dangers of hydraulic fluid and to the warning
at the beginning of Section 6 concerning the
dangers of asb ...
