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How to Remove the Rearview Mirror from a Subaru Forester

Model: Subaru Forester MK 3, SH - Years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Part: Side mirror

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To carry out this operation, you must start by removing the door panel on the affected side. To do this, unscrew the bolts located behind the handle and in the small storage compartment in the armrest.

Remove it and disconnect the connectors at the back. Proceed by removing all the bolts that still hold the door, then extract the panel.

Now, use a flat screwdriver to remove the triangle corresponding to the mirror. Disconnect the connector and remove the screws securing the mirror.

This way, you can simply extract it and install the new one.


Updated on 24 February 2026 by ScegliAuto


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