Rear View Mirror: Removal & Installation Ford Flex I

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 door trim panel. For additional information, Refer to «INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION»(ref-372787) .
2. Disconnect the exterior mirror electrical connector.
3. Remove the 2 exterior mirror nuts. To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
4. Remove the exterior mirror bolt. To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
5. Remove the exterior mirror.
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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1. Position the exterior mirror glass to the full upward and inward position.
2. WARNING: Place a shop towel between the hands and the exterior mirror glass for protection in case of glass breakage during mirror service. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury. NOTE: LH mirror and motor removed from the housing and from the back to show location of clips and placement of screwdriver. Remove the exterior mirror glass using a screwdriver to release the tabs starting at the lower outboard side of mirror and continuing around the mirror until all 4 tabs are released.
3. Disconnect the electrical connectors.

Installation

1. Connect the electrical connectors.
2. Position the exterior mirror glass onto the exterior mirror motor.
3. WARNING: Place a shop towel between the hands and the exterior mirror glass for protection in case of glass breakage during mirror service. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury. NOTE: Apply hand pressure directly over the center of the exterior mirror glass. Failure to follow this instruction may result in glass breakage. Place a hand against the back of the exterior mirror and a hand flat against the exterior mirror glass. Position the exterior mirror glass to the full lower inboard position and press the exterior mirror glass to fully seat the retaining tab onto the exterior mirror motor. Position the exterior mirror glass to the full lower outboard position and press the exterior mirror glass to fully seat the retaining tab onto the exterior mirror motor. Position the exterior mirror glass to the full upper outboard position and press the exterior mirror glass to fully seat the retaining tab onto the exterior mirror motor.

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1. Remove the exterior mirror glass. For additional information, refer to «EXTERIOR MIRROR GLASS»(ref-372791-S17569002152010093000000) .
2. Remove the 3 exterior mirror motor screws.
3. Remove the exterior mirror motor. Disconnect the electrical connector.
4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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1. Remove the exterior mirror motor. For additional information, refer to «EXTERIOR MIRROR MOTOR»(ref-372791-S09163423582010093000000) .
2. Release the 5 exterior mirror cover retaining tabs.
3. Remove the exterior mirror cover. Pull outward on the exterior mirror cover.
4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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PARTS DESCRIPTION CHART

1. Remove the door trim panel. For additional information, Refer to «INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION»(ref-372787) .
2. Depress the 2 locking tabs and remove the exterior mirror control switch.
3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.