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Rear View Mirror: Component Locations Ford Flex I

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Special Tool(s)

SPECIAL TOOLS DESCRIPTION CHART Flex Probe Kit 300-NUD105-R025DE or equivalent Fluke 77-IV Digital Multimeter FLU77-4 or equivalent Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) software with appropriate hardware, or equivalent scan tool

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Scheme 43: Special Tool(s)

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SPECIAL TOOLS DESCRIPTION CHART Flex Probe Kit 300-NUD105-R025DE or equivalent 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. The auto-dimming feature is disabled when the vehicle is in REVERSE. Power is supplied to the auto-dimming interior mirror when the ignition is in the RUN or ACC position.

The interior auto-dimming rear view mirror has 2 photoelectric sensors 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 rearward 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 interior rear view 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 will automatically return to a high reflectance mode whenever the vehicle is in REVERSE.

If the forward or rearward sensors are blocked, the automatic dimming interior mirror might not work correctly.

SPECIAL TOOL DESCRIPTION CHART Mirror Remover 501-D118

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Scheme 46: Special Tool(s)

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ItemPart NumberDescription
1Interior auto-dimming mirror electrical connector (part of 14A005)
217700Interior auto-dimming mirror

PARTS DESCRIPTION CHART

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Scheme 48: Removal
  1. Remove the wire cover.
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  3. NOTE: If equipped, the compass module does not need to be removed prior to this step. NOTE: High level mirror shown in illustration, others similar. Insert the Mirror Remover between the mirror mount and windshield bracket from the top.
  4. If equipped, separate the compass module from the mirror assembly by disengaging the compass module locking tabs.
  5. 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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Scheme 49: Installation
  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, install the compass module. Check the compass zone and calibration. For additional information, Refer to «ELECTRONIC COMPASS»(ref-372823) .