Rear View Mirror: Component Locations Ford Fiesta Mk6

Special Tool(s)

SPECIAL TOOLS DESCRIPTION CHART Fluke 77-IV Digital Multimeter FLU77-4 or equivalent Flex Probe Kit NUD105-R025D or equivalent

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SPECIAL TOOL DESCRIPTION CHART Fluke 77-IV Digital Multimeter FLU77-4 or equivalent

The interior auto-dimming rear view mirror automatically reduces the glare caused by headlamps reflecting in the interior rear view mirror. Voltage is supplied to the interior auto-dimming mirror when the ignition is in the RUN or ACC position. The auto-dimming feature is disabled when the vehicle is in REVERSE.

The interior auto-dimming rear view mirror has 2 photoelectric sensors, a forward facing sensor and a rearward facing sensor, that detect forward and rearward light conditions. Based on these inputs, the automatic dimming feature adjusts the reflectance level of the interior rear view mirror glass to eliminate unwanted glare. The reflectance level of the mirror glass is variable and depends on the amount of rear glare in relation to ambient light conditions in front of the interior mirror.

When the forward sensor detects daytime conditions, the rearward sensor is inactive and the mirror stays in a high reflectance mode. When the forward sensor detects nighttime conditions, the rearward sensor is active and detects glare from the headlights of vehicles approaching from the rear or other glare-producing light sources. To provide increased visibility when backing up, the interior rear view mirror automatically returns to a high reflectance mode whenever the vehicle is in REVERSE.

If the forward or rearward sensors are blocked, the interior auto-dimming rear view mirror might not work correctly.

SPECIAL TOOLS DESCRIPTION CHART Installer, Rear Mirror 501-025 (T94P-17700-AH) Mirror Remover 501-D118

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1. NOTE: Twisting the interior rear view mirror base from right to left may cause a stress fracture to the windshield. If equipped, remove the wire cover.
2. Insert the Mirror Remover between the mirror mount and windshield bracket from the bottom.
3. Release the mirror mount from windshield bracket by pulling the Mirror Remover away from the windshield.

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1. Slide the mirror mount over the windshield bracket from the top and adjust the mirror to the upward position.
2. Using the Rear View Mirror Installer, press the mirror assembly downward along the windshield until the mount is seated on the windshield bracket.
3. If equipped, install the wire cover.

SPECIAL TOOL DESCRIPTION CHART Mirror Remover 501-D118

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ITEMS DESCRIPTION CHART

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1. Remove the wire cover.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
3. Insert the Mirror Remover between the mirror mount and windshield bracket from the top.
4. NOTE: Twisting the interior rear view mirror base from right to left may cause a stress fracture to the windshield. Release the mirror mount from the windshield bracket by pulling the Mirror Remover and mirror down and away from the windshield.

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1. Slide the mirror mount over the windshield bracket from the top and adjust the mirror to the upward position.
2. Quickly press the mirror assembly downward along the windshield until a click is felt. The click indicates the base is engaged to the windshield bracket.
3. Connect the electrical connector and wire cover.
4. If equipped, check the compass zone and calibration. For additional information, refer to «INSTRUMENTATION, MESSAGE CENTER, AND WARNING CHIMES»(ref-382387) .