How to Replace Rear View Mirror 1998-2012 Ford Ranger
Created on: 2016-10-24
How to repair, install, fix, change or replace a broken, smashed, cracked, or shattered rear view mirror on 01 Ford Ranger
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step 1 :Removing the Rear View Mirror
- Grab, pull, and rotate the mirror to the side to remove it
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step 2 :Installing the Rear View Mirror
- Slide the tapered ends evenly into place
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In this video, we're going to be working with our 2001 Ford Ranger. We're going to show you how to remove and replace your rear view mirror.
This is only if the steel base for the mirror is still adhered to your windshield. There will be a different procedure if that has fallen off.
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There are no tools required for this repair.
Without the proper tool to remove the rear view mirror, you can simply grab it and rotate it to the side to pop the clip off of its retainer on the glass.
You'll notice that the bracket that goes back on to the glass is tapered. The wider part is going to go on first from the top. Make sure it goes on evenly so that clip grasps both sides.
Push it down as far as it will go, and you're all set.
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