405

STANDARD - INTERNATIONAL
REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS

For all mirror system replacements

For Safety precautions and ease of replacement remove the
Complete mirror system from the truck.

NOTE: WEAR SAFETY GLASSES AND GLOVES.

© MEKRA Lang North America LLC

101 Tillessen Boulevard – Ridgeway, SC 29130 – USA
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Contents

Replacement of Unheated Mirror Heads: .............................................................................................................................. 3

Replacement of Heated Mirror Heads: ................................................................................................................................... 4
Replacement of Old Version Heated Mirror Heads: ............................................................................................................... 7
Replacement of Bracket with Unheated Mirror Heads: ....................................................................................................... 11
Replacement of Bracket with Heated Mirror Heads: ........................................................................................................... 12
International Holder Assembly PDC Instructions.................................................................................................................. 15

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Replacement of Unheated Mirror Heads:

Step 1 - Heads disassembly from bracket

NOTE: Lay mirror system on a scratch resistant surface.

Mark position of the 2 clamps on the tube before disassembly.

MIRROR HEADS

HEAD CLAMP

Remove the head clamp screws and the clamp(s). Make sure to save them for re-assembly.
Remove the old mirror head(s) and replace them with the new mirror heads.

Step 2 - Heads re-assembly to Bracket

Using the marks on the tube, re-position mirror head(s).

Assemble the new mirror head(s) to the bracket using the head clamp(s) and the screws.
Place the black mounting clamp over the bracket tube and on top of the socket joints of the mirror
head.
Ensure that each clamp has two socket head screws and torque to 6 + 2 Nm.

Clamp Screw

The mirror system is now ready to be installed on the truck.

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Replacement of Heated Mirror Heads:

Step 1 - Heads disassembly from bracket

NOTE: Lay mirror system on a scratch resistant surface.

Mark position of the 2 clamps on the tube before disassembly.

MIRROR HEAD

HEAD CLAMP

Step 2 - Remove Heater wires from old Heads and connect to main heater cable.

Unclip Bezel and Glass from old mirror head and unplug heater cable terminals from Glass heater foil.

BEZEL &
GLASS HOUSING

HEATER
CABLE
TERMINALS

Remove the head clams screws and clamp (s). Make sure to save them for re-assembly.

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Step 3 - Remove Mirror head from Bracket

Remove heater cables from mirror head(s) by pulling heater cable through small hole in mirror head.
Remove old mirror head(s) from bracket.

Step 4 - Heads re-assembly to new Bracket

Using the marks on the tube, re-position new head(s) on the tube.
Re-assemble the bracket and the new mirror head(s) using the 2 head clamps and the 4 black screws.
Place two black mounting clamps over the bracket tube and on top of the socket joints.
Add (2) socket head screws per clamp and torque to 6 + 2 Nm.

Clamp Screw

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Step 5 - Glass & Bezel re-assembly to Head Housing

Insert the heater cable into the mirror head and place the grommet into the hole (Picture #2).

HOLE PLUG

Picture #2

Place the glass in the bezel (Picture #1).

Connect the heater cable from the new bracket to the heater foil by pushing the cable terminals onto
heater foil tab until it snaps on. Pull slightly on the wires to make sure the connection is secure
(Picture #2).
Assemble the glass and bezel assembly onto the main housing. Push the bezel down until all tabs
have snapped into the housing. Make sure all 6 clips are correctly in (Picture #3).

Picture #3
Picture #1 Picture #2

The mirror is now ready to be reinstalled on the truck.

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Replacement of Old Version Heated Mirror Heads:

Step 1 - Heads disassembly from bracket

NOTE: Lay mirror system on a scratch resistant surface.

Mark position of the 2 clamps on the tube before disassembly.

MIRROR HEAD

HEAD CLAMP

Unplug the 2 Heater cable connectors from both heads.

HEATER CABLE
CONNECTOR CUT LINE

Remove the head clamps screws and the clamps and save them for re-assembly.
Remove old head(s).
Cut the heater cable connector from the tube assembly heater cable and strip both wire ends.

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Step 2
Remove Heater wires from old Heads and connect to main heater cable.
Unclip Bezel and Glass from old head Housing and unplug heater cable terminals from Glass heater foil.

BEZEL &
GLASS HOUSING

HEATER
CABLE
TERMINAL
S

Remove Head heater cable from housing (remove 2 screws).

CONNECTOR
Cut the connector and discard it.
Keep the 2 heater wires and strip both end.

Assemble both black heater wires to the main heater cable.

Obtain the “O” Grommet and 1 heat shrink tubing and insert them on the main heater cable.

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Use the splice seals to connect the black heater wires to the main heater cable.

Cover the splice seals with the heat shrink tubing.

Step 3
Heads re-assembly to new Bracket
Using the marks on the tube, re-position both new heads on the tube.
Re-assemble the bracket and the 2 new head housings using the 2 head clamps and the 4 black screws.
Place two black mounting clamps over the bracket tube and on top of the socket joints.
Add (2) socket head screws per clamp and torque to 6 + 2 Nm.

Clamp Screw

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Step 4
Glass & Bezel re-assembly to Head Housing
Slide the heater cable into the head and place the grommet into the hole (picture #1).
Insert the 2 small black hole plugs in the housing for each head.

HOLE PLUG

picture #1

Place the glass in the bezel (Picture #1).

Connect the heater cable from the new bracket to the heater foil by pushing the cable terminals onto
heater foil tab until it snaps on. Pull slightly on the wires to make sure the connection is secure
(Picture # 2).
Assemble the glass and bezel assembly onto the main housing. Push the bezel down until all tabs have
snapped into the housing. Make sure all 6 clips are correctly in (Picture #3).

Picture #1 Picture #2 Picture #3

The mirror is now ready to be reinstalled on the truck.

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Replacement of Bracket with Unheated Mirror Heads:

Step 1 - Heads disassembly from bracket

NOTE: Lay mirror system on a scratch resistant surface.

Mark position of the 2 clamps on the tube before disassembly.

MIRROR HEADS

HEAD CLAMP

Remove the head clamp screws and the clamp(s). Make sure to save them for re-assembly.
Remove the old mirror head(s) and replace them with the new mirror heads.

Step 2 - Heads re-assembly to Bracket

Using the marks on the tube, re-position both heads.

Assemble the new mirror head(s) to the bracket using the head clamp(s) and the screws.
Place the black mounting clamp over the bracket tube and on top of the socket joints of the mirror
head.
Ensure that each clamp has two socket head screws and torque to 6 + 2 Nm.

Clamp Screw

The mirror is now ready to be installed on the truck.

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Replacement of Bracket with Heated Mirror Heads:

Step 1 - Heads disassembly from bracket

NOTE: Lay mirror system on a scratch resistant surface.

Mark position of the 2 clamps on the tube before disassembly.

MIRROR HEAD

HEAD CLAMP

Step 2 - Remove Heater wires from old Heads and connect to main heater cable.
Unclip Bezel and Glass from old mirror head and unplug heater cable terminals from Glass heater foil.

BEZEL &
GLASS HOUSING

HEATER
CABLE
TERMINAL
S

Remove the head clamp screws and clamp(s). Make sure to save them for re-assembly.

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Step 3 - Remove Mirror head from Bracket

Remove heater cables from mirror head(s). Remove old mirror head(s) from bracket.

Step 4 - Heads re-assembly to new Bracket

Using the marks on the tube, re-position both new heads on the tube.
Re-assemble the bracket and the new mirror head(s) using the 2 head clamps and the 4 black screws.
Place two black mounting clamps over the bracket tube and on top of the socket joints.
Add (2) socket head screws per clamp and torque to 6 + 2 Nm.

Clamp Screw

Step 5 - Glass & Bezel re-assembly to Head Housing

Obtain 2 small grommets & 4 heater terminals and assemble them onto the Heater cable coming from
the new bracket assembly for each head.

TERMINAL
GROMMET

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Slide the heater cable into the head (Picture #1) and place the grommet into the hole (Picture #2).

HOLE PLUG
Picture #1 Picture #2

Place the glass in the bezel (Picture #1).

Connect the heater cable from the new bracket to the heater foil by pushing the cable terminals onto
heater foil tab until it snaps on. Pull slightly on the wires to make sure the connection is secure
(Picture # 2).

Assemble the glass and bezel assembly onto the main housing. Push the bezel down until all tabs
have snapped into the housing. Make sure all 6 clips are correctly in (Picture # 3).

Picture #1 Picture #3
Picture #2

The mirror is now ready to be reinstalled on the truck.

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International Holder Assembly PDC Instructions

Receiver
Upper Bracket Arm

Flip Out Arm Loctite 2760

Tube Connector
Holder

Step #1 Assemble Holder to Tube Connector with the enclosed hardware. Bolt, washers, and nut
should be assembled in the order shown in the above picture. Apply Loctite to bolt and hand
tighten only.

Step #2 Align the Flip Out Arm with the Receiver and insert the Flip Out Arm into the Receiver
until centered.

Step #3 Torque Hardware to 10 ± 2 Nm or 7.5 ± 1.5 Ft-Lb.

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