How do you replace the side mirror on a Ford Expedition?

Answer 1

This is how to replace the passenger mirror assembly on 2005 Ford Expedition XLT. I could not just find the mirror - I had to purchase the entire mirror assembly. The assembly cost about $80 off the internet, but the Ford dealer wanted $275 just for the assembly (no labor cost). The assembly is powered and has a "puddle" light on the bottom.Tools required: phillips-head screwdriver, "star?"-head screwdriver, deep socket set (metric)

You must remove the entire door panel on the inside of the passenger door to get access to the nuts for the mirror assembly:

1. Remove the one screw on the side of the door panel, and the two screws at the bottom of the panel.

2. Pry off the long, thin strip in the center of the door panel below the door handle. Remove the "star" screws.

3. Pry off the cover around the inside door handle.

4. Pry off the button assembly (for controlling the window and door locks). Unplug the 2 connectors attached to the assembly.

5. Remove the door panel by pulling up and then out.

6. Peel off a little bit of the insulation on the inside of the door where the mirror assembly is located to gain access to the nuts and the electrical connector for the mirror.

7. Disconnect the electrical connector.

8. Using a deep socket (Metric 11), unscrew the 3 nuts holding the mirror assembly to the door. Remove the mirror assembly.

9. Install the new mirror assembly. Route the power cable through the hole and connect the electrical connector. You may want to tape the power cord down so it does not rattle. Screw the 3 nuts to the mirror assembly - make sure they are tight but don't overtighten otherwise the screw will break off from the assembly.

10. put the insulation back against the inside of the door.

11. put the door panel back on by pushing it in and then down.

12. Attach the door panel to the door by reversing steps 1 through 4.