Ford Focus MK3 (2012-2018) Mirror Removal and Teardown
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- Опубликовано: 25 авг 2017
- In this video we demonstrate how to remove the door mirrors from our 2015 Ford Focus along with how to do a complete disassembly of the unit
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I’ve been looking everywhere for a decent guide to replace my body/bezel on my 2015 Focus, this is the best video and breakdown. Many thanks
Thanks! I'm glad you went into detail with this, so many others didn't when I was searching! Estimate to replace was $475 by a body shop for new replacement and painting parts to match. Found one in a junk yard already the right color for $80! Sure helps when your deductible is $500!
Thanks very much for the info! This let me replace my turn signal assembly and mirror glass in less time than it took to watch the video, thanks to the detail you provided! Saved me $200 to replace them at the dealer!
Just watched a few videos and this one by far has being the best
Did mine today, thanks for the help. Ended up being a straightforward job 👍
Thanks for the help mate! Made this a two minute job and drastically improved the look from the old smashed up mirror
Thank you so much for this, saved me a small fortune!
Thank you so much for this video. Like most of the other commenters, I was able to fix my issue. The spring assembly managed to pop out and the mirror was all wobbly. At the very least, this would’ve cost me around $120 for a replacement mirror, so again thank you.
very helpful and plain easy what to do. Thanks Neil
Useful film, thanks. Some like me may still find it a little hard to see how you remove the top outer shell, which the film doesn't show (it would be difficult to show). It can be done without removing the actual mirror, but It is quite a tricky operation, and care needs to be taken not to break any plastic, or the mirror itself. It is easier with 2 pairs of hands. If you push the lower, inner corner of the mirror in towards the door, you can make a big enough gap at the top to see the tabs that hold the mirror assembly's outer shell to the black inner shell, and there is just room to get, say, a couple of smallish electrical screwdrivers in. It helps to understand that the two downward-projecting tabs on the underside of the outer shell are rigid - these don't flex, and it is not these that you push. Their normal position is snapped over the rear ends of 2 horizontal, rearward-projecting 'spring' tabs that are part of the inner (black) shell. To free the outer shell's downward-projecting tabs, so the whole outer shell can ride up over them and then forward, you have to depress, simultaneously, the two 'spring' tabs DOWNWARDS, and keep them there until the outer shell can be moved forward.
What makes it difficult for those of us with only two hands is that if only one tab is pressed down, the other one will still prevent any movement of the outer shell. It helps a lot if another person can grasp the outer shell as best they can, and maintain some firm but not violent force in the forward direction. This will allow your two hands to position the tips of the screwdrivers through the semi-circular gap in the bottom of the outer shell's downward projecting tabs, and to press down simultaneously on the ends of the horizontal spring tabs. You can use the underside of the black plastic bezel as a fulcrum to lever against, but be very careful not to use too much force, on the spring tabs, and not to touch the edge of the mirror. Once the outer shell, inder the influence of forward-directed pressure, rides up over the ends of the spring tabs, your helper can try to wiggle the outer shell a bit, and it will eventually come free. Note that there are also hooked tabs at the bottom of the shell. These should not prevent the shell being freed, but they can snag if the outer shell is not carefully lifted up as well as forward, and they need some close attention when you replace the shell.
This operation allows the side indicator lens to be removed, for example if a bulb needs replacing, or if (as in my case) the whole lens needs replacing because some idiot a hundred years ago built a brick wall too close to my car (theory of relativity). Note that this lens unit has a kind of built-in spring clip at the forward end, and has to be freed from that end, not from the rear end, which has a little plastic tongue that fits under the rim, and can only be pulled out once the other end is free.
Louis Mackay I managed to press down on both tabs simultaneously using 2 screwdrivers as a lever with one hand. If you do not press down too hard you won’t break the clips and the mirror cap can be slided out with the other hand. Used 2 small screwdrivers, like those used in GSM repair shops.
Thanks! Very helpful
Solid breakdown, great video, thank you
Good video. Thanks for the help.
My small suggestion is DONT unplug the wiring from the heater on the glass unless you’re changing the glass itself. Just leave it swinging. The track on the mirror will tear off long before the spade pulls out! Those things are on there!! If you do need to remove it prise it with a flat blade screwdriver CAREFULLY!
Excellent detailed video. Helped me out a lot. Thanks!
Thanks for the helpful video man
Cheers matey helped me out a lot as I was ready to burn my car 🔥💥🔥💥🔥💥🔥💥🔥💥🔥💥🔥💥🔥
tank you very much
Great video man, really helpful. Thanks
All of the 13 14 don’t all come with the puddle light it a option. I bought the hole mirror my color everything for 75 dollars off of the internet. Used but look new there was hundreds to choose from.
I need to repair the fold mechanism... any advise?
behind tweeter, "jack" has 6 wires probably 2 for lamp, 2 for arranging the mirror and 2 for heat. can you show me "
pin spot" where is pluged that 2 wires from heating mirrors? (red/black from 10:00)
Is there anyway to reattach the spring and tube shown at around 9:34 to the lower arm?
nice.,.. Can someone make a video adapting a (turning light mirror) to an older edition of Ford Focus????
Is the mirror the same between mk3 and mk3.5 facelift? Same oem?
Is their way to get the puddle light to work
it's possible to teardown more?? i have a smax that sometimes the mirror doesn't retracts!
Can you get into the powerfold motor in the mirror or not?
I hit a mailbox and now I can’t adjust my mirror did I break it 😭
What’s the triangle in front of the mirror called. I was driving and it just popped off. I need it replaced
Vanessa Quinones side mirror holder
Hi! I did not pay attention to which is positive or negative when taking off the mirror with the wires? How do you tell which wire is plugged in to which receiving outlet?
for the heated mirror component wires*
Can you take the ambient temperature sensor out?
have you tried this, mine is missing i have a replacement pug/citroen (same as the ford one) to replace it, just havent found any help on how to tia ;)
Does anyone know if a titanium mirror will work on a se?
Did you ever get an answer to your question? I have a sel and access to a titanium and I want to swap them out so I can have puddle lights thanks
@@seeker0ftruth312 hey don’t know if this is too late i have an se and i got the heated mirrors they plug in but the puddle light doesn’t. But that doesn’t mean your car isn’t prewired mine was for heated you might have to do some splicing
WTF? Haha "meanwhile" 2yrs later.. just kidding. Thanks for replying though. Have a blessed Day.
name all the tools
He did?