How do you replace the side mirror on a 2003 mustang?

Answer 1

Not as hard as I thought, not as easy it sounded. The door trim panel must be removed to unplug the motorized mirror connection. Deciding whether to remove it or not wasted time, remove it. The cable is also anchored to the metal door by a small clip behind the trim panel. After you replace everything, you'll be surprised how easy it was. First, use a small flat head screwdriver to carefully pry out the armrest switch control plate. Use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove the electrical connections. Detach the retaining screws located behind the switch control plate also using a Phillips head screwdriver. Use a thin putty knife, a wide flat head screwdriver, or some other type tool to pry out the plastic retaining clip securing the front edge of the door trim panel. This clip is one of those plastic Christmas tree types. The next step was the hard because you're afraid to break a plastic piece of the car. Use a small flat head screwdriver to pry out the small speaker cover by the side view mirror (if you have one). There are no screws or clips for this cover, I was told it would just come right off, but mine was pretty tight. The trim panel should be removable now. Pull up and out to remove, be sure that there are no more electrical connections and slide it off the door handle. Remove the speaker assembly by unscrewing the philllips head screw located in a recessed hole. Do not remove the 2 speaker screws, it's unnecessary. If you don't have the small speaker blocking your path, remove the mirror trim cover, just like the speaker cover with a small flat head screwdriver and pulling it out carefully. Disconnect the electrical connector from the mirror. There could be a small clip holding the mirror cable attached to the door frame. This is easily removed using the small flat head screwdriver, just push down on the clip edges and it should pop out. Remove the 3 retaining nuts and detach the mirror from the vehicle. The installation is the reverse of removal. Just be sure that the door is securely in place before putting the screws back in and reconnecting the electrical connections. I have a 2003 Mustang GT and replaced the sideview mirror exactly as described.