Ford Explorer: Rear View Mirrors / Removal and Installation - Interior Rear View Mirror

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

	501-025 Installer, Rear View Mirror
	501-D118A (501-D118) Mirror Remover

Removal

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

1. Mirror Types
   

Mirror type 1

1. Release the clips and remove the rain sensor cover.
   

1. Disconnect the interior rear view mirror electrical connector.
   

1. 
   Remove the interior rear view mirror.
   
   1. Loosen the set screw.
      Torque: 17 lb.in (1.9 Nm)
   2. Slide the interior rear view mirror upward.
      

Mirror type 2

1. 
   Remove the interior rear view mirror.
   
   1. Insert the interior mirror remover into the release tab.
      Use Special Service Tool: 501-D118A (501-D118)  Mirror Remover.
   2. Pull the lower edge of the interior mirror remover away from the windshield.
      
   3. Slide the interior mirror off the mirror mount.
      

Mirror type 3

1. 
   Remove the interior rear view mirror.
   
   1. Loosen the set screw.
      Torque: 17 lb.in (1.9 Nm)
   2. Slide the interior rear view mirror upward.
      

Installation

Mirror type 1

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

Mirror type 2

1. Using the interior mirror installer, fully seat the interior mirror.
   Use Special Service Tool: 501-025  Installer, Rear View Mirror.

1. If equipped with a compass module which requires calibration, check the compass zone and calibration.
   

Mirror type 3

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.