How to Replace a Side View Mirror in a 2002 Mustang

The 2002 Ford Mustang benefits from the major redesign made in 1999, giving the Mustang sleeker contours, channels in the car frame and bigger wheel arches. The side view mirrors are an essential part of the look and driving safety of the Mustang. In addition, the law requires both pairs. If one gets damaged, perhaps by a passing car bumping into the side mirror, it will have to be replaced. Fortunately, replacing either the driver or passenger side mirror is straightforward. With basic tools and a replacement mirror, youll have this job finished in under 15 minutes.

Instructions

1

Open the front door with the mirror mount that needs to be replaced.

2

Wedge the head of a flat head screwdriver between the mirror mount and the speaker grille. Gently pry open these two pieces by moving the screwdriver around the perimeter of the speaker grille.

3

Remove the screw holding the speaker housing to the mirror mount with the Phillips head screwdriver, turning it counterclockwise. Gently remove the speaker housing from the mirror mount, taking care not to jerk it away as its still attached by a cable.

4

Press the two tabs on either end of the wiring assembly that connects the speaker housing to the door near the mirror mount. Pull the wiring assembly away from the wire in the door when the two tabs are pressed in.

5

Pry open the inner door panel trim that surrounds the power switches using the flat head screwdriver. Wedge the screwdriver between the inner door panel and the door panel trims, and move it around the perimeter. Carefully remove the inner door panel, when it comes loose, since wires still connect it to the door.

6

Unplug the cable inside the door panel that powers the side view mirror. Look inside the door panel through the hole left by removing the trim for the power switches. Simply pull on this plug to loosen it from the socket.

7

Use a socket wrench set to remove the three 16 mm bolts holding the side view mirror mount to the door. When the last bolt comes out, pull the mirror mount off the door, taking care that the cable inside the door does not get snagged as you pull it out.

8

Compare the new mirror mount to the old one, checking that the size and shape are the same, as well as the number of holes for the attaching bolts.

9

Feed the cable of the new mirror mount through the door in the same hole that the old mirror mount cable came through. Attach the new mirror mount to the door housing using the three bolts you took off earlier.

10

Plug the power mirror cable into the door and the cable for the speaker into the socket on the door housing. Screw the speaker housing back into the door and snap the speaker grille over the speaker housing.

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Green colour Wind screen and side screen glass replacement

Actually it been thought of changing to new windscreen for a couple years ago but until now I can make it come true. After bought insurance cover for it, then I went to his shop located at MWE Commercial Park, Kepong to replace it. This shop not only can replace a windscreen, but also a supplier for windscreen workshop around Malaysia.

They mark the crack area for insurance claim purpose.

After windscreen been remove, Im not there when they took out the windscreen.

This is replacement for my windscreen with greenish colour on the top. Double layer of course.

Details of the windscreen. 

 Sandblast Printed on the windscreen

They put a masking tape to make sure the windscreen not moving down for about 24 hours until silicon glue harden.

At last but not least, I also replace greenish side glass (darker glass on rear) with UVS (people said it can filter 99% UV) to lower cockpit temperature during hot evening. With the new windscreen, I also notice great temp reduce inside the car than before.

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How to Replace the Drivers Side Window on a Volvo XC70

A damaged drivers side window on your Volvo XC70 can put your vehicle at serious risk of being broken in to or even stolen. As a result, if you notice any cracks or breaks in your window, you should probably replace it immediately. You can pick up a replacement drivers side window from your local auto store and perform the repair right at home.

Instructions

1

Enter the drivers seat of your vehicle. Pry open the casing for the electrical window control. Remove the casing and unhook the electrical connector.

2

Use a phillips-head screwdriver to remove the mounting screws on the rubber trim around the edge of the window. Pull the trim away from the window. Remove the mounting bolts black door plate with a wrench. Pull the plate away from the door.

3

Unscrew the mounting bolts that connect the window pane to the window regulator. This will free the window from the frame and allow you to remove it.

4

Lift the window pane out of the frame of the drivers door. Take care not to cut your hand when removing any broken pieces or shards.

5

Insert a new window pane in to the door frame. Fix the window in place by connecting the bolts to the window itself and the window regulator. Reattach the door assembly by following the removal steps in reverse.

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