Rear View Mirror: Removal & Installation Ford Taurus VI

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.

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1. Remove the sail panel. Pull outward on the sail panel to release the retaining clips. Disconnect the electrical connector.
2. Disconnect the exterior mirror electrical connector.
3. Remove the 2 exterior mirror nuts and bolt. To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
4. Remove the exterior mirror.
5. 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 viewed 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. 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: An audible click will be heard during installation. Install the exterior mirror glass by pressing firmly in the center of the exterior glass until it snaps onto the exterior mirror motor.

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1. Remove the exterior mirror glass. For additional information, refer to «EXTERIOR MIRROR GLASS»(ref-355733-S17901689002010012800000) .
2. Remove the 3 exterior mirror motor screws.
3. Remove the exterior mirror motor. Disconnect the electrical connector(s).
4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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1. Remove the exterior mirror glass. For additional information, refer to «EXTERIOR MIRROR GLASS»(ref-355733-S17901689002010012800000) .
2. Release the 4 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

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1. Remove the sail panel. Disconnect the electrical connector.
2. Depress the 2 locking tabs and remove the exterior mirror control switch.
3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.