Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror
AUTO-DIMMING INTERIOR MIRRORInstaller, Rear View Mirror:
Special Tool(s)
Removal
All vehicles
1. If equipped, position the electronic compass sensor aside.
2. Disconnect the auto-dimming interior mirror electrical connector.
Explorer
3. CAUTION: Do not use tools or other objects to pry the mount or interior mirror away from the windshield. Use of tools can damage the interior mirror/mount.
Remove the interior mirror.
- Position the interior mirror in the full down position. Grasp the interior mirror and rotate in a downward and toward the windshield direction, until it is released from the interior mirror windshield bracket.
Mountaineer
4. Position the auto-dimming interior mirror outboard (towards the driver door) to its full extension.
5. Rotate the auto-dimming interior mirror back until it is parallel with the windshield. The auto-dimming interior mirror mount is now locked between the two adjustment balls and joints.
6. NOTE: It takes approximately ten pounds of force to remove the auto-dimming interior mirror from the windshield bracket.
Hold the auto-dimming interior mirror firmly in one hand and strike the auto-dimming interior mirror with the palm of an open hand.
Installation
Explorer
1. Install the interior mirror.
1. Position the interior mirror on the windshield bracket.
2. Using the special tool, press the interior mirror in place until fully seated.
Mountaineer
2. Seat the auto-dimming interior mirror base partially on the mounting button.
3. Rotate the auto-dimming interior mirror fully up.
4. Slide the auto-dimming interior mirror base down on the mounting button until an audible click is heard.
All vehicles
5. Connect the auto-dimming interior mirror electrical connector.
6. If equipped, install the electronic compass sensor.