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Replacing the External Wing Mirror on Ford Focus MK1

Model: Ford Focus MK 1 - Years 1998-2004
Part: Side mirror

In today's video tutorial, you will learn how to remove and replace the external wing mirror on a first-generation Ford Focus in simple and quick steps. First, remove the plastic cover behind the mirror by prying it off at the sides; then disconnect the electrical connector, as shown in the video. Next, unscrew the fixing bolt of the mirror using a socket spanner; simply slide it off from the outside. Follow the video to the end for reassembling the external wing mirror!

Updated on 9 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

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