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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2012FIESTA L4-1.6LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMEMIRRORSSERVICE AND REPAIRINTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR
2012 Ford Fiesta L4-1.6L
Interior Rear View Mirror
2012 Ford Fiesta L4-1.6LSECTION Interior Rear View Mirror
Interior Rear View Mirror
Interior auto-dimming mirror with top access mount
Interior auto-dimming mirror with bottom access mount
Removal
Interior mirror with top access mirror mount
NOTICE: This procedure should be used only for an interior rear view mirror with the top access mount. Otherwise, damage to the windshield glass may occur.
NOTICE: The windshield must be at room temperature. Otherwise, damage to the windshield glass may occur.
NOTE: Use only steps 1 - 4 for the removal of this style of interior rear view mirror.
1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
2. Position the interior rear view mirror to the full downward position.
3. NOTICE: Make sure the Mirror Remover is fully inserted into the interior rear view mirror mount access hole. Otherwise, damage to the windshield glass may occur.
Insert the Mirror Remover between the interior rear view mirror mount and windshield bracket, located at the top of the interior rear view mirror mount.
4. NOTICE: Twisting the interior rear view mirror mount from right to left may cause a stress fracture to the windshield.
NOTICE: Make sure to use the windshield bracket as the pivot point. Otherwise, damage to the windshield will occur.
Release the interior rear view mirror mount from the windshield bracket by pulling the Mirror Remover downward and away from the windshield.
Interior mirror with bottom access mirror mount
NOTICE: This procedure should be used only for an interior rear view mirror with the bottom access mount. Otherwise, damage to the windshield glass may occur.
NOTICE: The windshield must be at room temperature. Otherwise, damage to the windshield glass may occur.
NOTE: Use only steps 5 - 7 for the removal of this style of interior rear view mirror.
5. Disconnect the electrical connector.
6. Insert the Mirror Remover between the interior rear view mirror mount and windshield bracket located at the bottom of the mirror mount.
7. NOTICE: Twisting the interior rear view mirror mount from right to left may cause a stress fracture to the windshield.
NOTICE: Make sure to use the windshield bracket as the pivot point. Otherwise, damage to the windshield will occur.
Release the interior rear view mirror mount from the windshield bracket by pulling the Mirror Remover away from the windshield.
Installation
Interior mirror with top access mirror mount
NOTE: Use only steps 1 - 4 for the installation of this style of interior rear view mirror.
1. Slide the interior rear view mirror mount over the windshield bracket from the top.
2. Press the interior rear view mirror mount downward along the windshield bracket until a click is felt. The click indicates that the mirror mount is engaged onto the windshield bracket.
3. Connect the electrical connector.
4. If equipped, check the compass zone and calibration.
Interior mirror with bottom access mirror mount
NOTE: Use only steps 5 - 8 for the installation of this style of interior rear view mirror.
5. Slide the interior rear view mirror mount over the windshield bracket from the top.
6. Using the Rear View Mirror Installer, press the interior rear view mirror mount downward along the windshield bracket until the mirror mount is fully seated onto the windshield mounting button.
7. Connect the electrical connector.
8. If equipped, check the compass zone and calibration.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.