How do I re-install the rear view mirror?

Hi,
You remove the door panel on the inside and it is bolted on from the inside. One wire clip and 3 bolts. Takes longer to remove and replace the door panel than replace the mirror....look for a hidden screw under the armrest , under the window/door lock button panel and sometimes behind the reflector or light on the bottom of door..Usually there are 3-4 screws and then the rest of the panel is held on by plastic clips. Get the screws out, then work a flat screwdriver or putty knife around the sides and bottom of panel, then lift upwards to get the top sealing side out of the track where the window runs.....Mike

they r usually just held on by snap clips all you have to do is get something behind it and pry it off the clips will pop right out and if they have never been pulled before you might feel like you r going to break it just moove the thing you r prying with a little more twords the point that is being held really tight (were the clip is ) and pry from there they should pop right out, then it just snaps back into place when you r all done

You have to remove the door panel to access the mounting bolts. Once you remove the screws that secure the handle and other components from the door panel, the panel will pop off when you pull it outward. The top of the panel will come off when you push up after lossening the bottom and side clips. There a flat tool that is used to release these clips, but they do break when you try to remove them, but are easily purchased at any auto center.
There are three bolts to remove the mirror. If you have the rare heated rear view mirror option, you'll have to disconnect the harness before removing the mirror.

here's 1996, all I have. Please rate.

Mirror, Power — Outside Rear View NOTE: This procedure applies to both RH and LH power outside rear view mirrors.

Removal

1. Remove the front door trim panel (23942). Refer to Section 01-05 for the removal procedure.
   

1. Remove the two outside rear view mirror inside mounting hole cover screws and the outside rear view mirror mounting hole cover (17K709) from the front door (20124).
   
   
   
   
   

1. Remove the wire clip.
   

1. Disconnect the power outside rear view mirror electrical connector.
   
   
   
   
   

1. Remove the three power outside rear view mirror bolts and the power outside rear view mirror.
   
   
   
   
   

Installation
To install, reverse the removal procedure. Tighten the three power outside rear view mirror bolts to 3-4 Nm (27-35 lb-in). Glass, Outside Mirror
Removal and Installation
Refer to the glass replacement procedures in Manual Mirror for power outside rear view mirror glass (17K707) Trim Cover
Removal

1. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Section 01-05 for the removal procedure.
   

1. Remove the two outside rear view mirror inside mounting hole cover screws.
   
   
   Remove the outside rear view mirror mounting hole cover.

Installation
To install, reverse the removal procedure. Mirror Control
Removal

1. Use a small flat-blade screwdriver to pry the power outside rear view mirror control switch from the instrument panel (04320).
   
   
   

Very easy! One tool that will save you a lot of headache and anger can be bought at any auto parts store and looks like this:



You use this tool to pop loose the plastic fastners that are attached to the door panel edges.

But first, remove all screws...remove the door handle cup, pop loose the master door/window stich assmbly, etc. Very simple process....takes less than 10 minutes.

Door Panel

1. Remove all door inside handles.
   
2. Remove the door inside locking rod knob.
   
3. On styles with door pull handles, remove the screws inserted through the handle into the door panel.
   
4. On styles with remote control mirror assemblies, remove the remote mirror escutcheon and disengage the end of the mirror control cable from the escutcheon.
   
5. On styles equipped with switch cover plate in the door armrest, remove the screws securing the cover plate, then disconnect the switches and cigar lighter, if so equipped, from the harness connectors.
   
6. Remove the remote control cover plates and remove the exposed screws securing the cover plate to the door inner panel.
   
7. On styles with integral armrest, remove the screws inserted through the pull cup into the armrest hanger support. On some styles it may be necessary to remove the screws behind the armrest deflector or courtesy lamp remote control cover plate. On styles with armrest applied after the door trim installation, remove the armrest to door inner panel attaching screws.
   
8. On styles with with two piece trim panels, disengage the retainer clips at the front and rear of the upper trim panel. Remove the upper trim panel by lifting upward and sliding slightly rearward to disengage the the front door inner panel at the beltline.
   
9. On styles with electric switches located in the door trim panel, disconnect the wire harness at the switch assembly.
   
10. To remove the lower trim panel, remove the attaching screws along the upper edge of the lower trim panel. Then starting at a lower corner, insert a pry type tool between the door inner panel and the trim panel and disengage the retaining clips down both sides and across the bottom. On styles with courtesy lamps or reading lamps located in the trim panel, disconnect the wire harness at the lamp assembly.
    
11. On styles with one piece trim panels, remove all the clips around the perimeter of the trim panel. Push the trim panel downward and outboard to disengage it from the door inner panel at the beltline. Disconnect any courtesy lamp wire harnesses, if so equipped and remove the trim panel from the door.
    
12. Installation is the reverse of removal. On styles with adjustable trim supports at the beltline, the door trim panel can be adjusted in or out so as not to restrict door window operation
    

This is what you do take the door skin off of the inside of the door and at the top corner there will be i think three nuts and than your going to need door clips after your done in order to put the door panal back on

on the iside of the door theres a plastic cover it just pops off so you can take off the nuts

remove trim panel, remove mirror fasteners.

Glass, Outside Mirror—Town Car

Removal and Installation

1. Push upper edge of outside rear view mirror glass (17K707) into the outside rear view mirror to expose latch release.
   

1. Using a small flat-bladed screw driver or equivalent, move latch release to released position.
   

1. Remove outside rear view mirror glass mounting back and outside rear view mirror glass from outside rear view mirror.
   

1. Disconnect heater wire connectors and auto dimmer connector, if equipped.
   

1. To install reverse Removal procedure.
   

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Mirror, Power—Outside Rear View
Town Car

Removal and Installation

1. Disconnect battery ground cable (14301). Refer to Section 14-01 .
   

1. Remove front door trim panel (23942). Refer to Section 01-05 .
   

Trim Panels, Door Front—Town Car
Removal

1. Snap out two door pull strap retaining screw covers. Remove screws.
   

1. Remove three screws on front and rear side and center of front door trim panel (23942).
   

1. NOTE: The following procedure must be used during removal and installation of the door armrest and trim panel. Refer to the appropriate illustrations for component and vehicle model identification.
   
   Using the Trim Pad Removing Tool from Rotunda Windshield and Moulding/Trim Removal Kit 107-R0401 or equivalent, pry the trim panel retaining clips from the door inner panel.
   

1. NOTE: Do not use front door trim panel to remove trim clips from door inner panel. Replace any bent, damaged or missing push pins.
   
   Remove window regulator control switch housing from front door trim panel. Lift up housing in front and disconnect all connectors.
   

1. Disconnect wiring harness and heated seat switch electrical connectors if equipped.
   

1. Remove the door trim panel.
   

1. Disconnect two electrical connectors.
   

1. Remove nut from outside rear view mirror mounting base.
   

1. Swing outside rear view mirror (17682) toward driver door window glass to expose screw in mount base.
   

1. Remove screw from outside rear view mirror base.
   

1. Remove outside rear view mirror from front door (20124). Guide wiring and connectors through hole in front door.
   

1. To install, reverse Removal procedure. Tighten nuts to 8-10 Nm (71-88 lb-
   

It is held on by a spring tension clip, use a jewlers screwdriver to release it.

Unscrew all of the screws or bolts from the door panel itself and use a panel popper (or a flat head screwdriver) to GENTLY pop the door panel off. Slide the device under the door panel skin between the panel and the door, then GENTLY pry it out. There are plastic clips holding it to the door try not to break any.