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Routing the Wiring Harness:
1.
Insert the end of the tie-wrap through the 3/8” hole drilled in step 4 of “To prepare the mirror assembly
”
.
2.
Feed the tie-wrap through the mirror assembly until the tie-wrap can be pulled through the 1” hole drilled in step 2 of “To prepare the
mirror assembly. There should not be more than 4 or 5 inches of harness sticking out of the hole. If the length is different from this,
adjust harness length accordingly.
The tie-wrap is now removed from the harness and the wire terminals inserted into their 2 or 3 position connectors (see wiring diagrams).
Affixing the MirrorBeam Housing to the Mirror Assembly:
Note: The following procedure requires that the mirror assembly be no colder than 60°F (18°C).
1.
Thoroughly clean the plastic mirror assembly and the inside surface of the
MirrorBeam housing using a 50/50 mixture of isopropyl (not rubbing)
alcohol and water. Dry completely.
2.
Locate the 6” strips of double-sided adhesive tape included with your
MirrorBeam. Cut one into two, 3” lengths.
3.
Place the MirrorBeam housing onto the mirror assembly. When proper
positioned, the leading edge of the housing will be approximately 3/16”
behind the leading edge of the mirror assembly.
4.
With the housing properly positioned, trace the outline of the housing onto
the mirror assembly using a suitable marking device. Place the 6” tape
piece on the top of the mirror assembly. Place a 3” tape piece on the end
of the mirror assembly as shown in Fig. 5.
Be sure to place these
pieces
behind
the trace line as shown.
5.
The remaining 3” length must be adhered in a specific location. On the
bottom of the mirror assembly, locate the mold seam. Position the tape in
the location 1/4” back away from this seam (Fig. 6).
6.
Fold the protective backing strips on each tape strip so that 1/2” to 3/4” of backing is extended
over the edge of the mirror assembly (or the mold seam, in the case of the bottom tape). Trim
and remove the exposed tape.
7.
Place the mirror assembly mirror-side down on the workbench. Mount the MirrorBeam
housing onto the mirror assembly.
The housing must fully engage the mirror assembly.
8.
The protective backing strips must now be removed. To accomplish this, the housing must not
be in contact with the backing strips. Using a small, flat blade screwdriver (or similar tool)
gently pry the housing about 1/4” away from the mirror assembly. Carefully pull the protective
strip “tab” created in step 5, and gently remove it completely from the tape strip. Do not allow
the MirrorBeam housing to shift while removing the backing. Also, do not allow the strip to tear
while being removed.Repeat process for remaining tape strip.
9.
Apply pressure to the MirrorBeam assembly at the tape locations. Maintain pressure for a minimum of 20 minutes to allow the tape
to properly setup. This can be accomplished by wrapping the MirrorBeam/mirror assembly tightly with adhesive tape. See important
adhesion information at the end of this manual.
10. Using a 1/8” drill bit and the MirrorBeam housing as a template, drill a hole into the mirror housing. Locate the #8 x 1/2” sheet metal
screw (included) and secure the MirrorBeam housing to the mirror housing.
Re-assembling the MirrorBeam Assembly:
1.
Re-connect the mirror assembly to it’s main power harness. Route the MirrorBeam harness through the door, along the same path
as the vehicle’s main power harness.
2.
Cut the non-insulated wire off the wiring harness. Insert the PIN-type terminals into the provided connector as detailed in the
“Routing the wiring harness” section of this manual. Select a connection style (see next page) and confirm proper operation.
IMPORTANT! The tape adhesive used in this procedure is fully bonded after 72 hours @ 70°F (21°C). During this
period, do not expose the MirrorBeam to any un-necessary force, such as the high-pressure water from a car
wash.
WARNING! The outer surfaces of this product may be cleaned with mild soap and water. Use of any other
chemicals may void the product warranty. Do not use a pressure washer.
Mold
Seam
Tape
Location
Mirror
Fig. 6
3M #4396
Tape
3”
3”
6”
Trace
Line
Fig. 5
