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1993-2002 INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR REMOVAL?How do you remove this mirror without removing the base?How do you remove it without cracking the windshield?Is there a tool that removes the rear view mirror?
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Removal NOTE: Do not remove the mirror assembly when repairing the individual mirror part. Individual mirror parts can be installed without removing the mirror assembly.
Remove the front door trim panel; refer to Section 501-05.
Remove the outside rear view mirror access water shield.
Remove the speaker.
Remove the screws.
Disconnect and remove the speaker.
Disconnect the outside rear view mirror electrical connector.
Remove the outside rear view mirror.
Remove the nuts.
Remove the outside rear view mirror.
Feed the outside rear view mirror wiring through the opening in the front door.
Mirror, Power — Outside Rear View
NOTE: This procedure applies to both RH and LH power outside rear view mirrors.
Removal
Remove the front door trim panel (23942). Refer to Section 01-05 for the removal procedure.
Remove the two outside rear view mirror inside mounting hole cover screws and the outside rear view mirror mounting hole cover (17K709) from the front door (20124).
Remove the wire clip.
Disconnect the power outside rear view mirror electrical connector.
Remove the three power outside rear view mirror bolts and the power outside rear view mirror.
Installation
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Tighten the three power outside rear view mirror bolts to 3-4 Nm (27-35 lb-in).
Glass, Outside Mirror Removal and Installation
Refer to the glass replacement procedures in Manual Mirror for power outside rear view mirror glass (17K707)
Trim Cover Removal
Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Section 01-05 for the removal procedure.
Remove the two outside rear view mirror inside mounting hole cover screws.
Remove the outside rear view mirror mounting hole cover.
Installation
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Mirror Control Removal
Use a small flat-blade screwdriver to pry the power outside rear view mirror control switch from the instrument panel (04320).
Glass, Outside Mirror—Town Car Removal and Installation
Push upper edge of outside rear view mirror glass (17K707) into the outside rear view mirror to expose latch release.
Using a small flat-bladed screw driver or equivalent, move latch release to released position.
Remove outside rear view mirror glass mounting back and outside rear view mirror glass from outside rear view mirror.
Disconnect heater wire connectors and auto dimmer connector, if equipped.
To install reverse Removal procedure.
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Mirror, Power—Outside Rear View
Town Car Removal and Installation
Disconnect battery ground cable (14301). Refer to Section 14-01 .
Remove front door trim panel (23942). Refer to Section 01-05 .
Trim Panels, Door
Front—Town Car Removal
Snap out two door pull strap retaining screw covers. Remove screws.
Remove three screws on front and rear side and center of front door trim panel (23942).
NOTE: The following procedure must be used during removal and installation of the door armrest and trim panel. Refer to the appropriate illustrations for component and vehicle model identification.
Using the Trim Pad Removing Tool from Rotunda Windshield and Moulding/Trim Removal Kit 107-R0401 or equivalent, pry the trim panel retaining clips from the door inner panel.
NOTE: Do not use front door trim panel to remove trim clips from door inner panel. Replace any bent, damaged or missing push pins.
Remove window regulator control switch housing from front door trim panel. Lift up housing in front and disconnect all connectors.
Disconnect wiring harness and heated seat switch electrical connectors if equipped.
Remove the door trim panel.
Disconnect two electrical connectors.
Remove nut from outside rear view mirror mounting base.
Swing outside rear view mirror (17682) toward driver door window glass to expose screw in mount base.
Remove screw from outside rear view mirror base.
Remove outside rear view mirror from front door (20124). Guide wiring and connectors through hole in front door.
To install, reverse Removal procedure. Tighten nuts to 8-10 Nm (71-88 lb-
Mirror — Outside Rear View
Removal NOTE: Do not remove the exterior mirror assembly when repairing an individual part. Individual components can be installed without removing the exterior mirror.
Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301).
Remove the front door trim panel; refer to Section 501-05.
Remove the speaker.
Remove the screws.
Disconnect the electrical connector.
Remove the speaker.
Remove the outside rear view mirror (17682).
Disconnect the power mirror wiring clips.
Remove the outside rear view mirror nuts.
Remove the outside rear view mirror.
Feed the power mirror wiring through the opening in the front door (20124).
Installation
NOTE: When the battery (10655) is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 mi) or more to relearn the strategy. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
You can manually push the mirror left or righ or up and down. It just ratchets on the plastic screw adjusters. It won't do any damage.
If you have floding mirros, make sure they are locked into position.
here's what inside looks like of 2002 mirror. I don't have 2005
SECTION 501-09: Rear View Mirrors
2002 Taurus/Sable Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Exterior Mirror
Removal and Installation All vehicles
Remove the front door trim panel (23942). For additional information, refer to Section 501-05 .
Vehicles with Mach 40 speakers
If equipped, remove the speaker grille.
Remove the speaker bracket.
Remove the screws.
Remove the speaker bracket.
Disconnect the speaker electrical connector.
Vehicles with speaker delete panel
Remove the speaker delete panel screw cover.
Remove the speaker delete panel.
Remove the screws.
Remove the panel.
All vehicles
Disconnect the power exterior rear view mirror electrical connector.
Position the water shield aside.
Remove the power exterior rear view mirror nuts.
Remove the power exterior rear view mirror.
Push down on the mirror assembly to release the mirror flange.
There are two tiny motors in each mirror. one for up/down. One for side to side. They have jack screws (plastic) that fit into the motors.
You can manually put your hands on either side of the mirror and force adjust it. If you hear a ratcheting sound, the jack screws are OK. Then repeat with hands on top and bottom.
If you hear ratcheting and mirror stays where you stop it, that means one of the motors is bad. The motor assembly is available as a separate part.
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Disconnect battery ground cable. Refer to Section 14-01 .
Remove outside Rear View Mirror Glass as outlined.
Remove Outside Rear View Mirror as outlined.
Remove two screws from outside rear view mirror motor.
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