Ford Rear View Mirror removal tool

hoosierwindowtek · October 1, 2005

Spray the mirror bracket with very soapy water first before taking it off or putting it on... It makes A HUGE difference. WD-40 works well, too, but you have to be carefull to remove all of it.

Exact-Oh · October 1, 2005

Can't beat the ones with a torx head set-screw. Lubing it is a great idea. I'll probably be leaving the tight ones on and just cutting a slit after the last one I did twice due to tearing.

October 1, 2005

you have to use a small flathead.. just put it in the space and tist it a little to loosen the spring. then slide upward. The problem that most people run into and break the glass, it by prying on the glass too much.. it only takes a little twist and pull up.. slides right off. good luck!

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hoosierwindowtek · October 2, 2005

Really, the Ford Mirrors aren't that bad with the right technique.

Lubricate it with heavily soapy water or WD-40, then, gently and lightly pry the bottom part of the bracket with the equalizer tool while pulling upward on the mirror to slide it off the bracket.

On the ones with the slot in the bracket, first spray with soapy water, then push a small allen wrench up into the slot while pulling up on the mirror.

October 2, 2005

I never had much of a problem with the ford set-up. The ones I do not like are the twist ones, like on a certain vw.

August 22, 2010

ford has a special tool to remove it. I got mine off with a .028 feeler guage. you have to file about a 1/8" off the side of it because its to wide. then just slide it in the hole in the bottom of the mirror.wiggle the mirror side to side wile pushing up on it. should pop right off.you can get the feeler guage at sears or any auto parts store for about 6 bucks.

coast2coasttinting · August 22, 2010

best advice on this is don't take it off. Besides it isn't leagal to go lower on that windshield anyways.

The ///Man · August 23, 2010

There are two types, one that you can slide the pronged tool in and slide the mirror up, the other you have to pry the mirror a small amount and slide it up. The latter should be avoided unless you are brave and know your glass, a cheapo aftermarket windshield will rip a chunk right out

tint_audiopros · August 23, 2010

Really, the Ford Mirrors aren't that bad with the right technique.
Lubricate it with heavily soapy water or WD-40, then, gently and lightly pry the bottom part of the bracket with the equalizer tool while pulling upward on the mirror to slide it off the bracket.

On the ones with the slot in the bracket, first spray with soapy water, then push a small allen wrench up into the slot while pulling up on the mirror.

:asshat: , I never use that pronged mirror tool on anything its useless

tintman Pa · August 23, 2010

Really, the Ford Mirrors aren't that bad with the right technique.
Lubricate it with heavily soapy water or WD-40, then, gently and lightly pry the bottom part of the bracket with the equalizer tool while pulling upward on the mirror to slide it off the bracket.

On the ones with the slot in the bracket, first spray with soapy water, then push a small allen wrench up into the slot while pulling up on the mirror.

, I never use that pronged mirror tool on anything its useless