How to remove heated rear-vision mirrors glass only

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the glass is serviceable. Please rate, thanks

Removal

1. Position the exterior mirror glass in the full DOWN position.

1. Using a suitable tool, release the locking tabs from the exterior mirror motor and remove the exterior mirror glass.
   • If equipped with heated mirrors, disconnect the electrical connectors from the exterior mirror glass.

there is a separate motor for up/down and another for left/right adjust. The glass is serviceable but not the motors, built into the frame of the mirror body.

SECTION 501-09: Rear View Mirrors 2000 F-Super Duty/Excursion/Motorhome Chassis Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Exterior Mirror Glass Removal
NOTE: Left-hand dual arm mirror with heat shown, non-heated and aero mirrors similar.

1. Position the exterior rear view mirror glass in the full down position.

1. Grasp the top and carefully pull the mirror glass away from the mirror housing.

1. Disconnect the electrical terminals (if equipped) and remove the exterior rear view mirror glass.

Installation

1. Remove the jack pins from the mirror glass back.

1. Remove the sealing boots.

1. Install the jack pins in the sealing boots.

1. Install the jack pins and sealing boots.
   1. Install the jack pins in the mirror housing.
   1. Install the sealing boots so the boot shoulder is under the mirror collar.

1. Loosely install the glass.
   1. Connect the electrical wiring to the electrical terminals (if equipped).
   1. Position the friction pins in the mirror housing.
   1. Align the jack pin locating tabs to match with the mirror glass back.

1. Using a flat hand, press on the center of the mirror glass until seated on the center pivot of the mirror housing.
   • Press the mirror glass toward one of the jack pins until snapped in place.
   • Repeat for second jack pin.

SECTION 501-09: Rear View Mirrors 2002 Explorer/Mountaineer Workshop Manual REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Exterior Mirror Glass 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

1. Position the glass in the full up position.

1. Locate the notch at the bottom of the exterior mirror glass.

1. Release the exterior mirror glass.
   1. Insert a long flat-bladed screwdriver in the notch.
   1. Push the screwdriver into the notch until the glass is released.

Heated mirrors

1. Position aside the exterior mirror glass.

1. Disconnect the electrical connectors.

All mirrors

1. Remove the exterior mirror glass (17K707) passenger side or (17T675) driver side.

Installation
Heated mirrors

1. Connect the electrical connectors.

All mirrors

1. Position the exterior mirror glass on the exterior mirror motor.

1. 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.

is it just the glass that broke?

Exterior Mirror Glass Removal

1. Position the inner edge or the exterior rear view mirror glass to its maximum travel.

1. WARNING: Place a shop towel between the exterior rear view mirror glass and the hand to avoid personal injury in the instance of glass breakage.
   Grasp the outboard edge of the exterior rear view mirror glass and pull outward.

1. Remove the exterior rear view mirror glass.
   • If equipped, disconnect the heated rear view mirror glass electrical connectors.

Installation

1. If equipped, connect the heated rear view mirror glass electrical connectors.

1. NOTE: An audible click will be heard during installation.
   Press firmly in the center of the exterior rear view mirror glass until it snaps onto the exterior rear view mirror motor.

You have to CAREFULLY ( probably wise to wear safety goggles ) and with a flat blade screwdriver, pry out ALL the broken mirror glass wearing gloves. Now with the 2 adhesive strips, align mirror glass and adhere to base. Hope this helps

i don't have aviator. here's explorer, should be the same.

You will see a small rectangle where the screwdriver goes in. You are pryingtowards glass. The retention is about a 3 inch rectangle that has a lip around it that snaps onto a rectangle on the mirror body.

SECTION 501-09: Rear View Mirrors 2002 Explorer/Mountaineer Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Exterior Mirror Glass 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

1. Position the glass in the full up position.

1. Locate the notch at the bottom of the exterior mirror glass.

1. Release the exterior mirror glass.
   1. Insert a long flat-bladed screwdriver in the notch.
   1. Push the screwdriver into the notch until the glass is released. (and pull screwdriver towards glass)

Heated mirrors

1. Position aside the exterior mirror glass.

1. Disconnect the electrical connectors.

All mirrors

1. Remove the exterior mirror glass (17K707) passenger side or (17T675) driver side.

Installation
Heated mirrors

1. Connect the electrical connectors.

All mirrors

1. Position the exterior mirror glass on the exterior mirror motor.

1. 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.

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.

1. Remove the front door trim panel; refer to Section 501-05 .
2. go to car-part.com for a used mirror. Page with * is cheapest seller.

1. Remove the speaker.
   1. Remove the screws.
   1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
   1. Remove the speaker.

1. Remove the outside rear view mirror (17682).
   1. Disconnect the power mirror wiring clips.
   1. Remove the outside rear view mirror nuts.
   1. 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

1. Position the glass in the full up position.

1. Locate the notch at the bottom of the exterior mirror glass.

1. Release the exterior mirror glass.
   1. Insert a long flat-bladed screwdriver in the notch.
   1. Push the screwdriver into the notch until the glass is released.

Heated mirrors

1. Position aside the exterior mirror glass.

1. Disconnect the electrical connectors.

All mirrors

1. Remove the exterior mirror glass (17K707) passenger side or (17T675) driver side.

Installation
Heated mirrors

1. Connect the electrical connectors.

All mirrors

1. Position the exterior mirror glass on the exterior mirror motor.

1. 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.

here's 2003, don't have 2008

Removal
NOTE: Left-hand dual arm mirror with heat shown, non-heated and aero mirrors similar.
All exterior mirrors

1. Position the exterior mirror glass in the full down position.

1. Grasp the top and carefully pull the exterior mirror glass away from the mirror housing.

1. Disconnect the electrical terminals (if equipped) and remove the exterior mirror glass.

Power exterior mirrors

1. Remove the jack pins from the exterior mirror glass backing plate.
   • Use pliers to grasp the jack pins at the base to remove.

Installation
Power exterior mirrors

1. Remove the sealing boots from the exterior mirror motor.

1. Install the jack pins in the sealing boots.

1. Install the jack pins and sealing boots.
   1. Hold the legs of the jack pins and push the jack pins back into the exterior mirror housing.
   1. Install the sealing boots so the boot shoulder is under the mirror collar and turn each jack pin until the head of the jack pin is aligned with the slots in the sockets on the backing glass plate.

All exterior mirrors

1. Place the new exterior mirror glass assembly down on a smooth firm surface.

1. Align the friction pins vertically to the exterior mirror glass backing plate socket and push down to snap the pivot ball into the socket.

1. CAUTION: Do not over heat the exterior mirror glass backing plate. Heat only until backing plate is warm to the touch.
   Using the special tool, warm the main pivot sockets in exterior mirror glass backing plate.

1. Loosely install the glass.
   1. Connect the electrical wiring to the electrical terminals (if equipped).
   1. Position the friction pins in the mirror housing.
   1. Align the jack pin locating tabs to match with the mirror glass back.

1. Using a flat hand, press on the center of the mirror glass until seated on the center pivot of the mirror housing.
   • Press the mirror glass toward one of the jack pins until snapped in place.
   • Repeat for second jack pin.

Power exterior mirrors
NOTE: If the jack pins do not engage, they may not be aligned correctly. Remove the exterior mirror glass, align the jack pins to the slots in the sockets and repeat the installation procedure.

1. NOTE: The jack pin should click while manually adjusting the exterior mirror glass.
   Tilt the exterior mirror glass to the full outboard position and then press on the outer side of the class until the in/out jack pin snaps into the socket on the exterior mirror backing plate.

1. NOTE: The jack pin should click while manually adjusting the exterior mirror glass.
   Tilt the exterior mirror glass to the full down position and then press on the outer side of the class until the up/down jack pin snaps into the socket on the exterior mirror backing plate.