Rear View Mirror System: Removal & Installation Ford Freestyle 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 exterior mirror trim cover.
2. Disconnect the exterior mirror electrical connector.
3. Remove the 3 exterior mirror nuts. To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
4. Remove the exterior mirror.
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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1. Position the exterior rear view mirror glass to its maximum travel in the DOWNWARD position.
2. Locate the 2 retaining clip locations at the top of the mirror glass.
3. Disconnect the upper portion of the exterior rear view mirror glass from the exterior mirror motor. Insert a small flat-bladed screwdriver between the exterior rear view mirror glass and the exterior mirror motor at the retaining locations. Twist the small flat-bladed screwdriver to release the retainers.
4. If equipped, disconnect the heated mirror electrical connectors.
5. Rotate the exterior rear view mirror glass downward to release the retaining hooks at the bottom of the mirror glass.
6. Remove the exterior rear view mirror glass.

Installation

1. Insert the retaining hooks at the bottom of the exterior rear view mirror glass into the inserts located on the exterior mirror motor.
2. Rotate the exterior rear view mirror glass UPWARD.
3. If equipped, connect the heated mirror electrical connectors.
4. Press firmly at the center top the exterior rear view mirror glass until it snaps onto the exterior mirror motor.

1. Remove the exterior rear view mirror glass. For additional information, refer to «EXTERIOR MIRROR GLASS»(ref-255318-S01085226922007053000000) .
2. Completely loosen, but do not remove the 4 exterior rear view mirror motor screws. To install, tighten to 1 Nm (9 lb-in).
3. Disconnect the exterior rear view mirror motor electrical connector.
4. Remove the exterior rear view mirror motor.
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Removal

1. Remove the wire cover.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
3. Insert the special tool between the mirror mount and windshield bracket from the top.
4. If equipped, separate the compass from the mirror assembly by disengaging the compass locking tabs.
5. Release the mirror mount from the windshield bracket by pulling the tool 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. If equipped, install the compass, electrical connector and wire cover. Check the compass zone and calibration. For additional information, refer to «COMPASS ZONE ADJUSTMENT»(ref-255312-S00188796092007053000000) and «COMPASS CALIBRATION»(ref-255312-S10407752512007053000000) .