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How do I remove broken passenger outside mirror 1997 Caddilac STS

I have purchased a used one for replacement but I can't figure out how to remove the old one. HELP HELP!!

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I have a 98 Cadillac seville sts and I was haveing q problem gettin door pannels off
There are only a few screws and clips that hold it in. On very bottom of door if like 97 should be a couple screws most of them are easy to find. The door handle you grab to pull door shut is a little flap take a try tool or carefully use flat blade screw driver and flip it up there will be 2 screws in under there and after those and the other screws are removed carefully pop the clips loose and as you remove the door push up a little to get lost from drip edge. I hope this helps. I am gunna attempt to do a how to on the sevilles sence there's not much on them.

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In most vehicle you would have to remove the inside door panel to gain access to the screws holding the mirror from inside the door..

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glass and motor availbable separately

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NOTE: Do not remove the mirror assembly when repairing the individual mirror part. Individual mirror parts can be installed without removing the mirror assembly.
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  1. Remove the outside rear view mirror access water shield.
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  1. Remove the speaker.
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