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Old Jan 29, 2011 | 04:56 PM
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Got my tow mirrors from Tasca Ford. Install is very easy...only took about 20 mins/side.

Start out by removing the 2 screws at the bottom of the door panel.

Pop the rectangular cover on the door handle off. This exposes the 2 screws, remove them, then remove the handle unit.

Pop the cover with the window/lock controls off. Disconnect the harnesses.


Remove the one screw here

Pop the speaker cover off.

Remove the 4 speaker screws

Disconnect the harness to the speaker

Take this rubber thing off and pull the 2 plastic tabs off
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Old Jan 29, 2011 | 05:02 PM
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The panel is ready to be removed. Pull up on it to do this.

Now remove the 3 nuts from the mirror bolts.

Disconnect the harness. The mirror isready to be removed. It just pulls off



Installed on passenger side vs standard mirrors.




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Old Feb 3, 2011 | 05:24 PM
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random question, what is the offset of your tires?
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Old Feb 3, 2011 | 05:56 PM
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5" or 5.4" of back spacing, can't remember
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Old Feb 5, 2011 | 06:00 PM
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Looks good, Tuna
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Old Feb 6, 2011 | 12:54 AM
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Thanks bud
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Old Feb 6, 2011 | 01:13 AM
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nice writeup
is there anything you need to do to prevent water from getting in between the mirror/door? does it just seal up using the screws?
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Old Feb 6, 2011 | 01:16 AM
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Nothing you have to do; there's a foam 'gasket' on the mounting surface of the mirrors.
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Old Feb 6, 2011 | 04:39 PM
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Oh i highly dislike you right now Tuna. I want tow mirrors so bad!!!! Looks good though my friend!
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Old Feb 6, 2011 | 04:52 PM
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