2000 Mustang passenger side mirror replacement help!

[DAL2728]

Hello all,

I was in an unfortunate altercation with a pole today and my passenger power mirror on my 2000 Mustang was the victim. It was sheared off my car and it's hanging by the power cord.

How can I remove this mirror and keep the remaining cord in such a state that I can easily replace it? I am not a mechanical genius so anything I can do to minimize the hassle with a replacement mirror is appreciated.

If nothing more, what should I do to remove the mirror so I don't look like an idiot driving around with it dangling? Do I simply cut the wire, is does it "plug" into some socket?


Thanks in advance!

[Unit 5302]

The mirror is likely connected with a quick disconnect union just inside the door it was mounted on. Disconnecting the union along with any bolts/nuts still securing the mirror will allow you to take it off. There will be an opening to water when you do this so either cover the hole or replace the mirror as soon as you get the chance.

If there isn't a quick disconnect, you can just cut the wires. You'll have to splice the new mirror's wires to your old wires so cut as close as you can to the mirror housing. You'll want to have the excess wire to work with when you splice the new mirror's wiring in.

[drudis]

I replace my niece's Taurus...
Just unplug connector in door. Got the new mirror from eBay, and fixed it for like $50 (instead of $200+ dealership wanted).