Replacing Side Mirror - Focaljet

**AParis** · 06-26-2008, 11:09 AM

Had a deer hit my driver's side mirror when I went backpacking a week ago. The mirror was torn from the car and the glass pieces showered me and my passenger. (We're fine, I know you're concerned) I now need to replace the whole mirror assembly. I haven't done this before but have a complete replacement from an auto-salvage on its way here in a few days. How do I get the old plate off and get access to the bolts to put the new one on?

**170499** · 06-26-2008, 11:20 AM

here is a good how to.

http://myfordfocus.com/how-to/mirrors.htm

**CheckMyVitals** · 06-27-2008, 07:52 PM

Definitely look to get your hands on a thin and powerful magnet (I have a magnet attachment for my screwdriver that works wonders). That bolt in the door is a P.I.T.A.

**joshfink** · 06-28-2008, 07:06 AM

oh oh I was stupid and bought myself aftermarket mirrors for my birthday... and uhhhh well the bolts felt like they fit I pulled out the socket and THUNK into the door the bolt went. with the plastic that was SUPPOSED to hold the mirror onto the car. NICE. Ford was nice enough to get the bolt for me since it was at their shop yesterday to get the airbags fixed... aftermarket mirrors suck I was so excited to get them too

**hEaT** · 06-28-2008, 08:29 AM

Can't you just pull the door panel off and grab it?

**CheckMyVitals** · 06-28-2008, 12:56 PM

06-26-2008, 11:09 AM	#1
AParis Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: KC, MO Posts: 52	Replacing Side Mirror Had a deer hit my driver's side mirror when I went backpacking a week ago. The mirror was torn from the car and the glass pieces showered me and my passenger. (We're fine, I know you're concerned) I now need to replace the whole mirror assembly. I haven't done this before but have a complete replacement from an auto-salvage on its way here in a few days. How do I get the old plate off and get access to the bolts to put the new one on?

06-26-2008, 11:20 AM	#2
170499 TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 290	Re: Replacing Side Mirror here is a good how to. http://myfordfocus.com/how-to/mirrors.htm __________________ 2005 Sonic Blue ZX3 Mods: Stealth CAI, SVT Interior Stuff, more to come.... R.I.P. 2001 Sedan

06-27-2008, 07:52 PM	#3
CheckMyVitals Senior TEAM Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: London, Ontario Posts: 2,178	Re: Replacing Side Mirror Definitely look to get your hands on a thin and powerful magnet (I have a magnet attachment for my screwdriver that works wonders). That bolt in the door is a P.I.T.A.

06-28-2008, 07:06 AM	#4
joshfink Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Watervliet, NY Posts: 70	Re: Replacing Side Mirror oh oh I was stupid and bought myself aftermarket mirrors for my birthday... and uhhhh well the bolts felt like they fit I pulled out the socket and THUNK into the door the bolt went. with the plastic that was SUPPOSED to hold the mirror onto the car. NICE. Ford was nice enough to get the bolt for me since it was at their shop yesterday to get the airbags fixed... aftermarket mirrors suck I was so excited to get them too

06-28-2008, 08:29 AM	#5
hEaT [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: CT Posts: 5,214	Re: Replacing Side Mirror Can't you just pull the door panel off and grab it? __________________ 2001 Twilight Blue ZX3 - Volant Intake, FC 65mm TB, SVT Header, RT High Flow Cat, SVTF Borla Exhaust, Koni's 1985 Nimbus Grey Merkur XR4Ti - Work In Progress Tuned By: Bristol Dyno

06-28-2008, 12:56 PM	#6
CheckMyVitals Senior TEAM Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: London, Ontario Posts: 2,178	Re: Replacing Side Mirror yes

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