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Exterior Mirror Glass




Exterior Mirror Glass

Removal

NOTE: Taurus X shown, Sable and Taurus similar.

1. Disengage the upper outboard mirror glass retaining tab.
- Position the exterior mirror glass to the full lower inboard position.

- Insert a flat-blade screwdriver between the upper outboard retaining tab and the exterior mirror glass backing plate.

- Twist the flat-blade screwdriver to release the retaining tab from the exterior mirror glass backing plate.





2. Disengage the lower outboard mirror glass retaining tab.
- Position the exterior mirror glass to the full upper inboard position.

- Insert a flat-blade screwdriver between the lower outboard retaining tab and the exterior mirror glass backing plate.

- Twist the flat-blade screwdriver to release the retaining tab from the exterior mirror glass backing plate.





3. 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.

Remove the exterior mirror glass from the exterior mirror motor.
- Gently pull the outboard side of the exterior mirror glass outward.

- If equipped, disconnect the electrical connectors.

Installation

1. If equipped, connect the electrical connectors.

2. Position the exterior mirror glass onto the exterior mirror motor.

3. 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: Apply hand pressure directly over the center of the mirror. Failure to follow this instruction may result in glass breakage.

NOTE: An audible click will be heard during installation.

Place a hand against the back of the exterior mirror and a hand flat against the exterior mirror glass.
- Position the exterior mirror glass to the full lower inboard position and press the exterior mirror glass to fully seat the retaining tab onto the exterior mirror motor.

- Position the exterior mirror glass to the full lower outboard position and press the exterior mirror glass to fully seat the retaining tab onto the exterior mirror motor.

- Position the exterior mirror glass to the full upper outboard position and press the exterior mirror glass to fully seat the retaining tab onto the exterior mirror motor.