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Replacing the External Wing Mirror on a Ford Focus

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

Is the external mirror of your car damaged? Here’s how to remove the driver’s side mirror. Use a lever to detach the internal trim of the mirror (there are plastic clips) and unscrew the securing pins with a socket wrench. Once the securing pins are removed, take out the mirror along with the electric adjustment cables from the car door (manual cables). Install the mirror with the pins, adjustment cables, and the plastic trim into the door panel. After assembling all the parts, you can adjust the mirror.

Updated on 12 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

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