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How do i remove the mirror glas on the right door mirror without shattering the glass to get to the motor assembly?
The "closing" motor that closes and opens the mirrors, has stripped its gears. one can hear the motor running but the mirror does not move. i want to repair/ replace the motor assembly but have to remove the mirror glass to get to the bolts. how do i remove the glass without shattering it?
Re: how do i remove the mirror glas on the right door...
It is very difficult NOT to break the glass when taking it out. You would need a specially made flat hook tool to get in behind the backing plate to lever it off. They usually only clip into place. Price a replacement mirror and back plate. For the cost it might be cheaper just to shattering the old one and replace it once the motor is repaired.
If you are facing the passenger side mirror adjust the top (large) mirror so that it is turning in towards the truck as far as it will go. Then look behind the mirror in the bottom righthand corner (outside bottom corner) and you will see a silver metal clip. Take a straight head screw driver and push on that clip and the lens will pop out. Then you simply unscrew the bulb holder from the lens and replace your bulb. Good luck!
You'll need to remove screws that are by the door handle,
arm rest, under door and side of door and then gently pull back on the
panel as there will also be retaining clips attached and you don't want
to break them. You'll need to lift the door panel upwards in order to
get it off the window ledge.
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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.
Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.
Remove or disconnect the following:
Disconnect the negative battery cable.The mirror inside cover trimThe door panelThe electrical connector to mirror motorThe nut attaching mirror assembly to door frameThe outside rear view mirror
Fig. Removing cover trim and nut Removing cover trim and nut
Fig. Removing mirrored glass from assembly Removing mirrored glass from assembly
Remove the mirror glass:
Fold the mirror glass forwards and inwards as illustrated.
Grasp and pull the mirror glass lengthways until it releases.
Work the glass out.
Remove electric motor:
Remove the 3 screws from behind the mirrored glass.
Separate the connectors
NOTE
Remember the positions of the connectors.
Remove the mirror motor.
Fig. Removing connectors and screws holding mirror motor Removing connectors and screws holding mirror motor
To install:
Install or connect the following:
The electric motorThe electrical connectionsThe 3 screws that go behind the mirrorInstall the terminal pinsFold out the mirror mounting on the motorHook the mirror glass into the inner mountingPress the mirror glass into place.Place mirror in position in door
Fig. Reattaching mirror and electric motor connectors Reattaching mirror and electric motor connectors
Install or connect the following:
The nut attaching mirror assembly to door frameThe connectorThe door panelThe mirror inside cover trimThe negative battery cable
For the rear window, just need adjuts the both slightly...
Check the next procedure to Power Mirrors... Diagnosis &
Testing The exterior mirror control switch receives power
through circuit SBP12 (GN/RD) and ground through circuit GD143 (BK/VT).
The exterior mirror control switch uses circuit CPM23 (GY) as the common
circuit for both exterior mirror up/down and right/left movement.
Possible Causes:
Fuse 12 (7.5A) (SJB)
An open in circuits CPM23 (GY), SBP12 (GN/RD) or GD143 (BK/VT
A short to ground in circuit CPM23 (GY)
A short to voltage in circuit CPM23 (GY)
Exterior mirror control switch.
Checking the voltage at the mirror switch:
Key in OFF position.
Disconnect: Exterior Mirror Control Switch C527.
Key in ON position.
Measure the voltage between ground and exterior mirror control
switch C527-1, circuit SBP12 (GN/RD).
Voltage should be greater than 10 volts.
If voltage is greater than 10 volts, check that fuse 12 (7.5A) is
OK. If OK, REPAIR circuit SBP12 (GN/RD) for an open.
Exterior Mirror Motor Synchronization
NOTE
This procedure must be performed any time the power folding
mirrors are manually folded in or out, or if the position of the mirror
case has been moved without using the mirror control switch.
NOTE
If the power folding mirrors are folded or unfolded continuously
(6 to 10 cycles), the power lockout feature will disable the system for 2
minutes to prevent damage to the power fold motors. After 2 minutes
have elapsed, normal operation will resume.
Set the mirror control switch to the CENTER position.
Use the mirror control switch (press rearward) to automatically
cycle the power folding mirrors in and out 4 times.
When an audible popping sound is heard, the power folding mirror
motors are synchronized.
NOTE
It may be necessary to cycle the power folding mirrors in or out
up to 4 times before they are synchronized.
Removal & Installation Motor
Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions section.
NOTE
If equipped with power folding mirrors, they must be synchronized
any time the mirrors have been folded or unfolded without using the
mirror control switch. Refer to synchronization procedure.
Position the exterior mirror glass in a downward position to
obtain a gap at the edge of the mirror.
CAUTION
Place a shop towel between the exterior mirror glass and the hand
to avoid personal injury in the instance of glass breakage.
Insert a flat-blade screwdriver between the mirror glass tabs and
the mounting plate, and rotate to separate the locking tabs from the
mounting plate.
Carefully pull the top edge of the glass away from the exterior
mirror housing.
Fig. Mirror Glass removal shown
If equipped, disconnect the heated mirror electrical connectors
and remove the glass.
Remove the 3 exterior mirror motor screws and exterior mirror
motor.
Disconnect the electrical connectors.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Switch Expedition Trim Panel Removal
NOTE
The door glass must be completely raised.
Remove the window control switch plate.
Remove the door handle bezel.
WARNING
To avoid damage to the door trim panel, lift the door trim panel
by pulling directly upward on the armrest to disengage the panel clips.
Remove the two bolts and three screws, and remove the door trim
panel.
Remove the finish cover to access the two center screws.
Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Navigator Trim Panel Removal
Remove the door handle bezel.
Use service notch.
WARNING
To avoid damage to the door trim panel, lift the door trim panel
by pulling directly upward on the armrest to disengage the panel clips.
Remove the two bolts and three screws, and remove the door trim
panel.
Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Depress the locking tabs and remove the exterior mirror control
switch.
Remove the front door window/lock control switch bezel.
Disconnect the window/lock control switch electrical connectors.
Remove the 3 front door trim panel screws.
CAUTION
To avoid damaging the trim panel, do not pull directly outward to
carry out this step.
Lift the door trim panel by pulling directly upward on the armrest
to disengage the panel clips.
Remove the exterior mirror control switch from the front door trim
panel.
Remove the front door speaker.
Remove the interior molding.
Disconnect the door lock actuating rod at the door handle
assembly:
Release the door lock actuating rod clip.
Position the door lock actuating rod aside.
Remove the front door weather shield.
CAUTION
Make sure the holes in the glass bracket do not become enlarged
during the rivet removal process. If the holes become enlarged, the new
rivets may become loose, resulting in clicking noise concern.
NOTE
Some vehicles may use rivets to attach the window glass to the
window regulator assembly. Use a 4.5 mm (0.1772 in) drill bit to drill
out the glass-to-regulator rivets.
Remove the 2 front door window glass-to-regulator bolts or rivets.
Position the front door window glass as necessary to access the
front door window glass-to-regulator bolts or rivets.
Secure the front door glass in the full up position with tape.
Disconnect the window regulator motor electrical connector.
Remove the 4 window regulator assembly nuts.
Remove the window regulator assembly.
Fig. Exploded view of the front door and power window
components-2005 Explorer and Mountaineer
To install:
Position the window regulator assembly.
Install the 4 window regulator assembly nuts. Tighten to 89 inch
lbs. (10 Nm).
Connect the window regulator motor electrical connector.
Remove the tape securing the front door glass in the full up
position.
Position the front door window glass as necessary to access the
front door window glass-to-regulator bolts or rivets. Install the bolt
and tighten the bolts to 62 inch lbs. (7 Nm), or install new rivets.
Install the front door weather shield.
Connect the door lock actuating rod at the door handle assembly:
Position the door lock actuating rod into proper location.
Attach the door lock actuating rod clip.
Install the interior molding.
Install the front door speaker.
Install the front door trim panel as follows:
Install the exterior mirror control switch from the front door
trim panel.
Position the door trim panel onto the armrest to engage the panel
clips.
Install the 3 front door trim panel screws.
Connect the window/lock control switch electrical connectors.
Install the front door window/lock control switch bezel.
Install the front door handle bezel.
Raise the front door window glass to the full up position.
Remove the interior door handle.
Support the front door window glass.
Disconnect the front door window regulator motor electrical
connector.
Remove the equalizer bracket nuts.
Fig. Remove the equalizer bracket nuts-2005 Explorer Sport-Trac
Remove the front door window regulator by removing the rivets and
nuts.
Remove the front door window regulator motor retaining bolts and
then remove the motor.
Fig. Remove the front door window regulator motor retaining bolts
and then remove the motor-2005 Explorer Sport-Trac
To install:
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
Tighten the regulator motor mounting bolts to 8 ft. lbs. (11 Nm).
SECTION 501-09: Rear View Mirrors
2003 Expedition/Navigator Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Exterior Mirror
Removal and Installation
Remove the front door trim panel. For additional information, refer to Section 501-05 .
Front Door Trim Panel —Expedition
Removal and Installation NOTE: Left front door shown, right front similar.
Remove the door handle bezel.
Use service notch.
Remove the window control switch plate.
Use service notch and disconnect the electrical connectors.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the door trim panel, lift the door trim panel by pulling directly upward on the armrest to disengage the panel clips. Remove the two bolts and three screws, and remove the door trim panel.
Remove the weather shield.
Disconnect the exterior mirror electrical connector.
Remove the exterior mirror.
Remove the nuts.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Install top nut first.
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Exterior Mirror Motor
Removal and Installation
Position the mirror glass to obtain a gap at the top edge of the mirror and carefully pull the top edge of the glass away from the mirror housing.
Disconnect the heated mirror electrical connectors.
Remove the exterior mirror motor screws and exterior mirror motor.
Remove the door trim panel and detach the inner panel water deflector. With the glass in the down position, pull out the front portion of the glass run weatherstrip.
Fig. 1: Unfasten the attaching nuts from the mirror base studs, then remove the mirror
Remove the attaching bolts and screws from the front glass run channel lower retainer to filler, then rotate retainer rearward.
Remove the noise control patch to gain access to the screw at the belt, then remove the screw.
Remove the filler attaching screws at the top front of the window frame, then remove the mirror and filler from the door.
Remove the attaching nuts from the mirror base studs, then remove the mirror.
To install:
Be sure that the mirror gasket is aligned.
Replace the mirror and filler on the door. Install the filler attaching screws at the top front of the window frame. Attach the nuts to the mirror studs and tighten.
Install the screw at the belt, then insert the noise control patch.
Insert the retainer, then install the attaching bolts and screws to the front glass run channel lower retainer to filler.
Replace the front portion of the glass run weatherstrip, insert the inner panel water deflector, then reinstall the door trim panel.
Remove the mirror remote control escutcheons and door trim panel. Detach the inner panel water deflector.
NOTE: Right side remote mirror may require detaching part of the instrument panel.
With the glass in the down position, pull out the front portion of the glass run weatherstrip.
Remove the attaching bolts and screws from the front glass run channel lower retainer to filler and rotate retainer rearward.
Remove the noise control patch to gain access to the 0.3 in. (7mm) screw at the belt and remove the screw.
Remove the filler attaching screws at the top front of the window frame.
Remove the mirror base with mirror and cable assembly from the door.
Remove the mirror to filler attaching nuts and remove the mirror and cable from filler.
To install:
Be sure cable is routed around front glass run channel retainer and installed to clip.
Install and connect the cable to the filler.
Attach the filler nuts to the mirror, then tighten to 72 inch lbs. (8 Nm).
Install the mirror base with the mirror and cable assembly to the door.
Insert the filler attaching screws to the top of the window frame, then install the screw to the belt.
Secure the noise control patch.
Attach the bolts and screws to the front of the glass run channel lower retainer and filler.
Install the glass run weatherstrip.
Attach the inner panel water deflector, door trim panel and mirror remote control escutcheon.
Remove the mirror remote control escutcheons and door trim panel. Detach the inner panel water deflector and the electrical connector for the mirror.
NOTE: Right side remote mirror may require detaching part of the instrument panel.
With the glass in the down position, pull out the front portion of the glass run weatherstrip.
Remove the attaching bolts and screws from the front glass run channel lower retainer to filler and rotate retainer rearward.
Remove the noise control patch to gain access to the 0.3 in. (7mm) screw at the belt and remove the screw.
Remove the filler attaching screws at the top front of the window frame.
Remove the mirror base with mirror and electric connector from the door.
Remove the mirror to filler attaching nuts and remove the mirror and electric wire from filler.
To install, reverse Steps 1 through 6. Be sure electric wire is routed around front glass run channel retainer and installed to the clip. Tighten the nuts to 72 inch lbs. (8 Nm).
Connect the negative battery cable, then reset the clock, radio and any other accessories if required.
Most likely the sound is coming from your "window lift assembly" being torn up. Your window motor attaches to the back of the assembly and winds up the cable that raises and lowers your window. Most likely the cable has come unattached and is grinding inside.
You can buy a new assembly from Autozone (about $100 is what they usually run) and replace it. The first step is to remove the side panel from your door. Once the panel is off you can see where your motor is bolted on to the center of your door. Remove the motor and then unbolt the rest of the window lift assembly. Be careful though about removing the pins that attach your window to the lift assembly. Due to the curve of the glass, it only takes a little pressure to shatter the glass. Once the window lift assembly is replaced, put everything back the way it was before and you are good to go.
It is not that complicated of a job, it just takes a little patience. Good luck!
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