Rearview mirrors are perhaps one of the most vulnerable components of a car. As a rule, even in the smallest traffic accidents, they are the first to suffer. To repair or replace the mirror, you must first remove it.
It is necessary
- - socket head 10;
- - key;
- - screwdriver.
Instructions
Step 1
Removing an external rear-view mirror Ford Focus Open the door and lower the glass. Remove the handle installed on the adjustment arm. Carefully remove the insert located on the car door corner trim. When removing the insert, you will feel a slight resistance created by the special latches that fix it. Do not use too much force - you could break the clips.
Step 2
Remove the car door trim. To do this, unscrew the fastening bolt of the decorative strip. Detach the trim from the door panel. In this case, it is necessary to make a small effort in order to overcome the resistance of the piston that fixes it. Carefully peel the foil off the door to give you easy access to the electrical connectors.
Step 3
Move the trim slightly to the side and locate the wiring harness block. Disconnect the outside mirror wires from the trim and remove it.
Step 4
Disconnect the block. To do this, squeeze the clips on the outside mirror wiring harness.
Step 5
Loosen the mounting bolts slightly and remove the regulator knob located on the plate. Remove the seal together with the special ring.
Step 6
Loosen the screws securing the outside mirror one by one. Carefully pull the hook located on the base of the mirror out of the hole in the door panel. Dismantle the mirror.
Step 7
Removing the interior rear-view mirror Ford Focus Removing the interior mirror of the car can be "bare-handed" - without using any tools. Locate the latch located on the mirror support and turn it with your finger. Slide the mirror off the arm by pulling it up. The installation of the interior mirror is carried out in the reverse order.
