Rear View Mirror System: Removal & Installation Ford Explorer IV

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 mirror.

1. Remove the front door trim panel. For additional information, refer to «INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION»(ref-270927) .
2. Remove the exterior mirror weather shield.
3. Disconnect the exterior mirror electrical connector.
4. Remove the 3 exterior mirror nuts. To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
5. Remove the exterior mirror assembly.
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

REMOVAL

Note. LH shown, RH similar.

1. Position the exterior mirror glass to the full inboard position and locate the notch at the bottom of the exterior mirror glass.
2. Release the exterior mirror glass. Insert a long flat-blade screwdriver into the notch. Gently turn the screwdriver until the 2 outboard glass backing plate hooks are released from the exterior mirror motor.
3. Remove the exterior mirror glass. Using your fingers, carefully release the 2 inboard glass backing plate hooks from the exterior mirror motor. If equipped, disconnect the electrical connectors from the exterior mirror glass.

INSTALLATION

1. Position the exterior mirror motor to the center position.
2. If equipped, connect the electrical connectors to the exterior mirror glass.
3. Position the exterior mirror glass onto the exterior mirror motor.
4. Place a hand against the back of the exterior mirror housing and a hand flat against the exterior mirror glass. Press the exterior mirror glass until it is fully seated.
5. Operate the exterior mirror and check for correct exterior mirror movement. If the exterior mirror glass movement is restricted, refer to «Exterior Mirror Damper Spring Alignment»(ref-270939-S35889774182007110700000) .

Note. RH shown, LH similar.

1. Remove the exterior mirror glass. For additional information, refer to «Exterior Mirror Glass»(ref-270939-S04705380972007110700000) .
2. Remove the exterior mirror motor screws.
3. Disconnect the exterior mirror motor electrical connectors.
4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

1. Remove the mirror glass. For additional information, refer to «Exterior Mirror Glass»(ref-270939-S04705380972007110700000) .
2. Release the 3 upper retaining tabs by carefully pressing down until the tab is free.
3. Release the lower inboard tag.
4. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Rotate the exterior mirror glass in all directions after installation to make sure all clips are completely attached.

1. If equipped, remove the wire cover.
2. If equipped, remove the compass by pulling downward on the rearmost edge of the compass.
3. If equipped, disconnect the auto-dimming mirror electrical connector.
4. Insert the special tool between the mirror mount and windshield bracket from the bottom.
5. Release the mirror mount from the windshield bracket by pulling the tool away from the windshield.

1. Slide the mirror mount over the windshield bracket from the top and adjust the mirror to the up position.
2. Using the special tool, press the mirror assembly downward along the windshield until the mount is fully seated onto the windshield bracket.
3. If equipped, connect the auto-dimming mirror electrical connector.
4. If equipped, install the compass and wire cover.

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1. Remove the front door trim panel. For additional information, refer to «INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION»(ref-270927) .
2. Remove the exterior mirror control switch from the front door trim panel.
3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.