are you trting to tighten the mirror glass or the mirror where it attaches to the body? I don't think glass is removable in 99. Only can try to press on glass to seat if unseated. not too hard.
- Remove the front door trim panel; refer to Section 501-05 .
- go to car-part.com for a used mirror. Page with * is cheapest seller.
- Remove the speaker.
- Remove the screws.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Remove the speaker.
- Remove the outside rear view mirror (17682).
- Disconnect the power mirror wiring clips.
- Remove the outside rear view mirror nuts.
- Remove the outside rear view mirror.
- Feed the power mirror wiring through the opening in the front door (20124).
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SECTION 501-09: Rear View Mirrors
2001 Explorer/Mountaineer Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Exterior Mirror Glass, 2001 model
Removal
NOTE: Exterior mirror glass is serviceable only on vehicles built after July of 2001.
NOTE: Passenger side exterior mirror shown, driver side exterior mirror similar.
All mirrors
- Position the glass in the full up position.
- Locate the notch at the bottom of the exterior mirror glass.
- Release the exterior mirror glass.
- Insert a long flat-bladed screwdriver in the notch.
- Push the screwdriver into the notch until the glass is released.
Heated mirrors
- Position aside the exterior mirror glass.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
All mirrors
- Remove the exterior mirror glass (17K707) passenger side or (17T675) driver side.
Installation
Heated mirrors
- Connect the electrical connectors.
All mirrors
- Position the exterior mirror glass on the exterior mirror motor.
- Place a hand against the back of the exterior mirror housing and a hand flat against the exterior mirror glass. Press the glass in place until fully seated.
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