Outside Mirror Replacement - Manual Correction
89Ford22MIRROR-OUTSIDE REAR VIEW-GLASS REPLACEMENT-SHOP MANUAL CORRECTION
Article No. 89-16-1
FORD: 1989-90 MUSTANG, THUNDERBIRD
LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1989-90 COUGAR
ISSUE: The outside rear view mirror glass replacement procedures stated in the 1989-90 Mustang and Thunderbird/Cougar Shop Manuals, Sections 42-21 & 25 are incorrect.
ACTION: If service is required use the following service procedure to remove and install the mirror glass.
Figure 1:
MIRROR GLASS REMOVAL:
1. Push the inner edge of the mirror glass into the housing, Figure 1.
2. Grip the outer edge of the mirror glass and pull out until the glass snaps out of the motor assembly.
NOTE: WHEN REMOVING THE GLASS, A SNAP WILL BE HEARD. THIS IS NORMAL AND DOES NOT MEAN THE DRIVING MECHANISM HAS BEEN DAMAGED.
MIRROR GLASS INSTALLATION
1. Line up the locking tabs of the mirror glass to the housing as shown in Figure 1.
2. Firmly push the glass into place with the palm of the hand until it locks in.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY
OASIS CODES: 1300, 2900