Rear View Mirrors: Removal & Installation Ford Econoline E150

Removal and Installation

Note. Do not remove the exterior mirror assembly when repairing an individual part. Individual components can be installed without removing the exterior mirrors.

Note. Trailer tow mirror shown, Aero mirror similar.

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1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to «BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES»(ref-210181) .
2. Remove the exterior rear view mirror mounting hole cover.
3. Remove the front door trim panel (23942). For additional information, refer to «INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION»(ref-210204) .
4. If equipped with power exterior mirrors, remove the front radio speaker (18808). Remove the radio speaker screws. Disconnect the radio speaker wiring connector. Remove the front radio speaker.
5. Remove the exterior rear view mirror (17682). If equipped, disconnect the electrical connector. Remove the nuts. Remove the exterior rear view mirror.
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Torque the exterior rear view mirror nuts in the sequence shown.

Removal

1. Position the interior rear view mirror (17700) in the full down position.
2. Grasp the interior rear view mirror and carefully continue to pull down on the mirror until released from the bracket.

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1. Place the interior rear view mirror on the windshield bracket.
2. Using the special tool, press the interior rear view mirror on the windshield bracket until fully seated.

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1. Pry the plate assembly upward.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the switch.
3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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1. Position the exterior rear view mirror glass in the full down position.
2. Remove the exterior rear view mirror glass. Grasp one of the exposed tabs with pliers and pull back on the tab while pulling on the exterior rear view mirror glass.
3. Install the exterior rear view mirror glass. Align the exterior rear view mirror glass and press gently on the center of the glass until the exterior rear view mirror glass is seated.

Note. LH trailer tow mirror shown.

Note. The service repair kit (17K707) for the exterior mirror glass includes new jack pins and sealing boots. When installing a new mirror glass assembly, do not install new jack pins and sealing boots unless the original ones are worn or damaged.

ALL EXTERIOR MIRRORS

Installation

POWER EXTERIOR MIRRORS (WORN OR DAMAGED JACK PINS AND SEALING BOOTS ONLY)

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1. Adjust the spotter glass fully upwards.
2. Using a flat-blade screwdriver under the center of the spotter glass assembly, remove the spotter glass assembly.

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1. Place the new spotter glass assembly down on a smooth firm surface.
2. Align the friction pins vertically to the spotter glass backing plate socket and push down to snap the pivot ball into the socket.
3. Using the special tool, warm the main pivot socket in the spotter glass backing plate.
4. Align the friction pins to the grommets and push in.
5. Align the spotter glass backing plate pivot socket to the exterior mirror pivot ball and push with the thumb over the socket.
6. Remove the adhesive tape and check for normal operation.

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1. Remove the Aero exterior rear view mirror glass. For additional information, refer to «EXTERIOR MIRROR GLASS - AERO»(ref-210206-S33118738592005121400000) .
2. Remove the screws and remove the exterior rear view mirror motor. Disconnect the electrical connector.
3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.