Ford F150 Pickup. Manual — part 161

Fig. 53: Rotating Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror Fully Up
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

3. Slide the auto-dimming interior mirror base down on the mounting button until an audible click is heard.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Rear View Mirrors - F150 Pickup

Fig. 54: Identifying Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror Base Down On Mounting Button
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

4. Connect the auto-dimming interior mirror electrical connector.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Rear View Mirrors - F150 Pickup

Fig. 55: Connecting Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

5. If equipped, install the electronic compass sensor.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Rear View Mirrors - F150 Pickup

Fig. 56: Installing Electronic Compass Sensor
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

MIRROR - INSIDE REAR VIEW, BRACKET

Removal

1. Remove the inside rear view mirror. Refer to INTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR or AUTO-

DIMMING INTERIOR MIRROR .

2. Use a wax pencil to mark the location of the inside rear view mirror bracket (17698) on the outside

surface of the windshield glass (03100).

3. Remove the inside rear view mirror bracket.

4. Remove the remaining adhesive from the windshield glass.

Installation

1. Clean the inside of the windshield glass with isopropyl alcohol to remove any remaining adhesive.

2. Use fine grit sandpaper on the inside rear view mirror bracket to lightly scuff the bonding surface.

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Wipe the surface clean with a paper towel soaked in isopropyl alcohol.

NOTE:

Applying low heat to the windshield glass will make removal of excess
adhesive easier.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Rear View Mirrors - F150 Pickup