Thank you fthe video. Some idiot smashed into my wing mirror this evening and I've just ordered a replacement from ebay for £45. This video exemplifies excellently the procedure of removal and replacement. Thanks.
I bought a red Focus last week and wanted to replace the side mirror “caps” (don’t know the exact name since English isn’t my native language) by black ones. This video made it very clear on how to do it! Thanks!
Excellent video! I’ve just replaced the smashed wing mirror on my Mk3 Focus, and it was as simple as you made it seem. And it works (the remote adjustment, that is). Many thanks.
Great tutorial! I replaced my mirror in this way but now when it rains the carpets in the driver's footwell and the rear passenger footwell on the driver's side get very wet. The new mirror appears to be mounted correctly. Could the leak be related do you think?
Thank you. Check the boot floor where the spare wheel is for water. It’s a common Focus Mk3 issue and it’s the vents behind the rear bumper. I have a video about it and I had exactly the same issue as you.
@@GentilsGarage I've checked the boot and spare wheel area, and it's bone dry - it's literally just the footwells that are wet, with no indication as to where the water is getting in. It just seems like an odd coincidence that water starts getting in on the driver's side soon after I replaced the driver's side mirror. It's very odd. I've now booked it in with Ford (it's used but I've only had it a short while) who are going to check it over for me.
@@GentilsGarage that’s what I thought. It’s definitely rain related as opposed to something leaking from within as the water always appears after a heavy downpour. I did however notice the wing mirror was slightly loose so have tightened it, so I’ll see if that makes a difference, but as you say, any water from outside should leak into the door and out the drain holes.
Note that you must get the exact mirror for you car. I got one off eBay did not have the thermostat wire and not self folding. Had to send it back. Lots will sell you the wrong mirror.
Thanks for tutorial. After replacing Mirror shudders when idling. Some idiot smashed my old one and now i have get original but now i got second hand one.The one mirror not smashed is not vibrating in only the side where the idiot hit my car.
Watch out not to dislodge the foam noise reduction strip when the mirror is removed (at the bottom, in the door) if this gets lost or out of place you end up with a lot of wind noise, and the mirror has to come off again to sort it out !! Ask me how I know !! (See it at 3.53).
I had my mirror replaced 1 week ago in a body shop, since that day I have a wind noise as you described it, could you tell me how to fix that issue please? Sorry for my English.
@@flo_1604 There a cellular foam strips around the area where the mirror sits. They appear to not be fixed in any way, and are to easy to dislodge and lose. Mine just fell out on the floor !!. I put them back in (there are gaps that let air in, they just break up the wind noise I guess), and sealed the ends with silicone. It's 90% better !! One day I will go back in with the silicone and see if I missed any gaps. Hope this explains it.
Not sure, but they are not too different. You can use an old knife and tape the sharp edges with masking tape but it has ti be done more gently in order not to damage the plastic
Your guide was great and I replaced mine but like others have said, lots of wind noise. :( I will have to remove it again at the weekend and check but if the foam noise strip is not there or lost , where can I get these ? If it is there , is it easy to realign , how best to do it / how should it be ?
@@pierredegaye2141 thank you. I would just get a normal purse of foam from anywhere you can find and cut to size. The best way to fix it is to use a small dab of glue just to hold in place.
@@GentilsGarage I finally figured out that after many videos of other people doing mods with the lights that they are not mirrored, its the same as the passenger with the black wire to the left and red line wire to the right for the driver side. Just to let you or anyone know that is curious, took me a bit to figure it out, I wanted to make sure to not blow a fuse or something but yeah I appreciate your response! :)
@@GentilsGarage Yeah I'm sorry im not clear at all, I was talking about the heated mirror wires, I mentioned lights cuz i found them on people doing sequential light mods and saw the driver side wires on one video for the heated mirro and got so excited! lol
@@kylekessel2330 It wouldn't matter because its essentially just forming a loop (the heating/resistance element), so as long as it has the two wires either way round, it's still a loop that will heat up when power is passed through it.
The old mirror didn’t have it either because my car has no climate control, but it does have AC. The new mirror is exactly the same as the old one so everything works as well as before.
Always better to check bolt and screw heads Pozzi or Phillips .for tight snug fit ,or tendency to chew up the heads ,Don,t tighten screws fully ..just snugg, then go around again for final tighten ,Cos metal screws and bolts stretch after tightening ..Why don,t they make possible breakables out of the special shatterproof A.B.S. And not those that break easily, Actually we know why don,t we …more money in the till Overall great little car the Focus ..Problem in the estate rear inside lights too low ,even Tesco bags block these little side lights ..Why put on fancy little glow lights on int. door hdles. And footwell area ? Door edge lights that go on as you open door are 100times better and safer. Luff you .
Thank you fthe video. Some idiot smashed into my wing mirror this evening and I've just ordered a replacement from ebay for £45. This video exemplifies excellently the procedure of removal and replacement. Thanks.
You’re welcome, glad it helped!
I bought a red Focus last week and wanted to replace the side mirror “caps” (don’t know the exact name since English isn’t my native language) by black ones. This video made it very clear on how to do it! Thanks!
Thanks, glad it helped
Excellent video! I’ve just replaced the smashed wing mirror on my Mk3 Focus, and it was as simple as you made it seem. And it works (the remote adjustment, that is). Many thanks.
Great stuff, glad it helped
The perfect tutorial ! I've done easily all the steps you did on my wing mirror. Many thanks for this video !
Thank you, glad it helped
Thank you for this video. I have just changed my wing mirror and this made it so simple and easy for me.
Thank you, glad it helped
Cracking guide! Exactly what I needed, even took about the same amount of time
Thank you, glad it it helped
A local Ford main dealership quoted TWO HOURS LABOUR to do this exact job!
Unbelievable!
Brilliant tutorial, worked a treat 👍
Thank you very much
Lost mine in the carwash ......... thanks for the very informative vid!
Great tutorial! I replaced my mirror in this way but now when it rains the carpets in the driver's footwell and the rear passenger footwell on the driver's side get very wet. The new mirror appears to be mounted correctly. Could the leak be related do you think?
Thank you. Check the boot floor where the spare wheel is for water. It’s a common Focus Mk3 issue and it’s the vents behind the rear bumper. I have a video about it and I had exactly the same issue as you.
@@GentilsGarage I've checked the boot and spare wheel area, and it's bone dry - it's literally just the footwells that are wet, with no indication as to where the water is getting in. It just seems like an odd coincidence that water starts getting in on the driver's side soon after I replaced the driver's side mirror. It's very odd. I've now booked it in with Ford (it's used but I've only had it a short while) who are going to check it over for me.
@@andrewplummer2088 that’s very odd indeed because of water from the outside drips inside the door and through the drain holes.
@@GentilsGarage that’s what I thought. It’s definitely rain related as opposed to something leaking from within as the water always appears after a heavy downpour. I did however notice the wing mirror was slightly loose so have tightened it, so I’ll see if that makes a difference, but as you say, any water from outside should leak into the door and out the drain holes.
Note that you must get the exact mirror for you car. I got one off eBay did not have the thermostat wire and not self folding. Had to send it back. Lots will sell you the wrong mirror.
That's right
Thanks for tutorial. After replacing Mirror shudders when idling. Some idiot smashed my old one and now i have get original but now i got second hand one.The one mirror
not smashed is not vibrating in only the side where the idiot hit my car.
That’s strange, it should not shudder unless the second hand one was defective
Watch out not to dislodge the foam noise reduction strip when the mirror is removed (at the bottom, in the door) if this gets lost or out of place you end up with a lot of wind noise, and the mirror has to come off again to sort it out !! Ask me how I know !! (See it at 3.53).
Yes, you raise a good point there.
I had my mirror replaced 1 week ago in a body shop, since that day I have a wind noise as you described it, could you tell me how to fix that issue please?
Sorry for my English.
@@flo_1604 There a cellular foam strips around the area where the mirror sits. They appear to not be fixed in any way, and are to easy to dislodge and lose. Mine just fell out on the floor !!. I put them back in (there are gaps that let air in, they just break up the wind noise I guess), and sealed the ends with silicone. It's 90% better !! One day I will go back in with the silicone and see if I missed any gaps. Hope this explains it.
@@flo_1604 need the noise reduction strip back in. Look on the other mirror and compare both to see what is missing.
what thickness are the strips? I could buy foam adhesive strips but need to know suitable thickness please?@@GentilsGarage
Will this work for 2017 focus estate ? Also what do you use to remove the speaker and trim , not sure I have a plastic tool like that ?
Not sure, but they are not too different. You can use an old knife and tape the sharp edges with masking tape but it has ti be done more gently in order not to damage the plastic
Your guide was great and I replaced mine but like others have said, lots of wind noise. :(
I will have to remove it again at the weekend and check but if the foam noise strip is not there or lost , where can I get these ? If it is there , is it easy to realign , how best to do it / how should it be ?
@@pierredegaye2141 thank you.
I would just get a normal purse of foam from anywhere you can find and cut to size. The best way to fix it is to use a small dab of glue just to hold in place.
what sort of foam would be best? how thick?
@@GentilsGarage
would 10mm be too thick (adhesive foam tape)?
@@GentilsGarage
Thank You！
Do i Have to replace full wing mirror if its not folding but the mirror is ?
I don’t think you do, unless you really need the whole casing to fold for when you car the car in a narrow area or something
What type of screwdriver is that ?
What do you have on it ?
I had it for many years. It has an internal ratchet and it can extend. Can’t remember the brand!
Can a MK2 side mirror with Light indicator be placed on a MK2 06 with a side view mirror no light indicator ?
I’m not sure. It may be possible, but the indicator cable has to be moved from the wing and routed to the door.
What is the difference with the powerfold model? In term of installation. Thanks in advance
I’m afraid I don’t know. Definitely more cabling, but the screws and outer casing should be similar.
Hi great video, can you please tell me the shop you used on ebay to get the painted version? Thank you
Thank you. It’s called Focuscity and they are on ebay.
@@GentilsGarage thanks so much mate! Really appreciate the reply 😁
@@ChemistRNS you’re welcome
what are the plug ins for the driver side? are they "mirrored"
Maybe just blanks for other mirror upgrades, but I assume they are mirrored
@@GentilsGarage I finally figured out that after many videos of other people doing mods with the lights that they are not mirrored, its the same as the passenger with the black wire to the left and red line wire to the right for the driver side. Just to let you or anyone know that is curious, took me a bit to figure it out, I wanted to make sure to not blow a fuse or something but yeah I appreciate your response! :)
@@kylekessel2330 thanks, I got confused and thought that it was related to something else😂
@@GentilsGarage Yeah I'm sorry im not clear at all, I was talking about the heated mirror wires, I mentioned lights cuz i found them on people doing sequential light mods and saw the driver side wires on one video for the heated mirro and got so excited! lol
@@kylekessel2330
It wouldn't matter because its essentially just forming a loop (the heating/resistance element), so as long as it has the two wires either way round, it's still a loop that will heat up when power is passed through it.
I see that the new mirror don't have the climate temperature sensor in it and that's a big problem cause your AC will not work properly
The old mirror didn’t have it either because my car has no climate control, but it does have AC. The new mirror is exactly the same as the old one so everything works as well as before.
Always better to check bolt and screw heads Pozzi or Phillips .for tight snug fit ,or tendency to chew up the heads ,Don,t tighten screws fully ..just snugg, then go around again for final tighten ,Cos metal screws and bolts stretch after tightening ..Why don,t they make possible breakables out of the special shatterproof A.B.S. And not those that break easily, Actually we know why don,t we …more money in the till Overall great little car the Focus ..Problem in the estate rear inside lights too low ,even Tesco bags block these little side lights ..Why put on fancy little glow lights on int. door hdles. And footwell area ? Door edge lights that go on as you open door are 100times better and safer. Luff you .
Thank you very much
not rocket Science
Indeed, but everything becomes easy once we know how to do it.