Ford Explorer: Police Equipment / Removal and Installation - Exterior Mirror Flashing Light Emitting Diode (LED) Lamps

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1.   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.

   NOTICE: Position the screwdriver using the service slot in the mirror glass backing plate to remove the mirror glass. Prying on the backing plate in other locations may damage the mirror glass.

   NOTE: Typical application shown.

   
   Remove the exterior mirror glass.
   
   1. Position the exterior mirror glass fully in and up.
      
   2. Using a flat blade screwdriver to release the tabs starting at the lower outboard side of mirror and continuing around the mirror until all the tabs are released.
      Use the General Equipment: Flat Headed Screw Driver

   3. NOTE: The number and location of the electrical connectors will vary based on mirror option content.

      Disconnect the exterior mirror glass electrical connectors.
      

1. Inspect the mirror glass stabilization springs, replace the mirror glass if damaged.
   

1. Remove the screws, release the tab and remove the exterior mirror bezel.
   

1. Disconnect the exterior mirror flashing light emitting diode lamp electrical connector, release the tabs and remove the exterior mirror cover and exterior mirror flashing light emitting diode lamp.
   

1. Remove the nuts and the exterior mirror flashing light emitting diode lamp from the exterior mirror cover.
   

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.