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Rear View Mirrors: Diagnosis Ford Thunderbird XI

Mirrors 13 illustrations ~320 words

Inspection and Verification

  1. Verify the customer concern by operating the exterior rear view mirrors to duplicate the concern.
  2. Inspect the components of the exterior rear view mirror systems to determine if any of the following mechanical or electrical concerns apply: VISUAL INSPECTION Mechanical Electrical Exterior rear view mirrors Exterior mirror control switch Central junction box (CJB) fuse: 34 (5A) Wiring harness Loose or corroded connections
  3. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.
  4. If the concern is not visually evident, verify the symptom and refer to the «SYMPTOM CHART»(ref-204625-S19536716872005111300000) .

Symptom Chart

ConditionPossible SourcesAction
The mirrors are inoperativeCentral junction box (CJB) maxi fuse 34 (5A). Circuits. Exterior mirror control switch.Go To PINPOINT TEST A: THE MIRRORS ARE INOPERATIVE .
A single mirror is inoperativeCircuit. Exterior mirror control switch. Exterior rear view motor.Go To PINPOINT TEST B: A SINGLE MIRROR IS INOPERATIVE .
A single mirror does not function with switch logicCircuit. Exterior mirror control switch. Exterior rear view motor.Go To PINPOINT TEST C: A SINGLE MIRROR DOES NOT FUNCTION WITH SWITCH LOGIC .

SYMPTOM

Scheme 2

Scheme 2: PINPOINT TEST A: THE MIRRORS ARE INOPERATIVE

Scheme 3

Scheme 3: PINPOINT TEST B: A SINGLE MIRROR IS INOPERATIVE

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Scheme 4

Scheme 5

Scheme 5: PINPOINT TEST C: A SINGLE MIRROR DOES NOT FUNCTION WITH SWITCH LOGIC

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Scheme 7

Scheme 7: Removal and Installation

Scheme 8

Scheme 8

Scheme 9

Scheme 9
  1. Remove the sail panel. Release the exterior rear view mirror electrical connector from the sail panel.
  2. Disconnect the exterior rear view mirror electrical connector.
  3. Remove the nuts and the exterior rear view mirror.
  4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Scheme 10

Scheme 10: Removal
  1. Disconnect the interior rear view mirror electrical connector.
  2. Remove the interior rear view mirror. Insert a small flat-blade screwdriver into the slot at the base of the mirror. Hold the mirror and pull the screwdriver rearward until the mirror snaps off the interior rear view mirror bracket.

Scheme 11

Scheme 11: Installation

Scheme 12

Scheme 12
  1. Install the interior rear view mirror. Slide the mirror onto the windshield button until fully seated.
  2. Connect the interior rear view mirror electrical connector.

Scheme 13

Scheme 13: Removal and Installation
  1. Remove the exterior rear view mirror glass. For additional information, refer to «EXTERIOR MIRROR GLASS»(ref-204625-S38619943202005111300000) .
  2. Remove the exterior rear view mirror motor. Remove the screws. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Scheme 14

Scheme 14: Removal
  1. Position the inner edge of the exterior rear view mirror glass to its maximum travel.
  2. Grasp the outboard edge of the exterior rear view mirror glass and pull outward.
  3. Remove the exterior rear view mirror glass.