Request Clarification on Power Tow Mirror P/N ML3Z-17696-DA

[ReactiveD]

Just did the full harness swap on both my doors this past Saturday. I paid $150 for both harnesses taken out of a totaled Platinum. The only mistake that was made was we assumed that it had the telescope connector. 24+ power fold doesn't mean it's going to include power telescoping wiring. After selling my old manual tow mirrors mirrors I decided to order the correct wiring harness for my driver door. It's pretty simple, but a couple things to note. Below is a combination of what I experienced and advice I received from an employee at the body shop.

1. Make sure your windows are up.
2. Disconnect your battery
3. With the connector that attaches to the truck. There is a tab on the top and bottom just press hard and you can wiggle it free. There will be two connectors on the inside. Those are a little tougher to get out. One connector will be white the other gray. There's a little tab on top of the white connector and then the other tab is on the bottom of the gray connector... so they're opposite. They're extremely hard to see as it is a very tight spot.
4. The hardest connector to remove and install will be on the driver door.
Far left right where the door latches. The window frame is right there and it is quite difficult.
5. There's a 10 mm bolt underneath the door modules. That needs to be removed so you can move the metal frame inside the door. It looks like there's a pulley of some sort mounted to it. I pushed it away from me gently with one hand as I slowly slid the old harness down and out. The piece of plastic that you will slide underneath the metal bracket clips to the door from within.
6. Start connecting everything at the mirror and work your way down. Was told this is a better way to keep track of what you are doing. New connector following the old as you undo it.
7. The boots have to be worked into place. They didn't just pop in for me.
8. You'll need the memory switch. (I forgot all about this)
9. There is a white tab behind the door modules. The door module will slide down onto it The door module also clips in to the piece of plastic attached to the wire harness. Luckily I didn't break it because I was not prepared for the mount on the back. Leave at least one of the connectors attached to the module so you don't accidentally drop it while you are trying to detach it from the truck.
10. As you're running the wires just make sure that they're not near where the window could possibly hit or rub on them. The way the harnesses attach it shouldn't be a concern, but just pay attention.
11. Every connector is different.

The passenger door has less wiring and it took me only about 20 minutes once I got the door panel off. I wanted to take pictures, but it was about 25° here in Michigan with a propane heater blowing on me.

I have a 24 platinum and it has the power fold. I upgraded to tow mirrors and got the power extend switch but I don’t have the wiring connector for it. I believe you said you found the correct harness for the Driverside door and wanting to see if you could provide the correct Driverside door harness to add the missing power extend. Appreciate it in advance.

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[HammaMan]

I have a 24 platinum and it has the power fold. I upgraded to tow mirrors and got the power extend switch but I don’t have the wiring connector for it. I believe you said you found the correct harness for the Driverside door and wanting to see if you could provide the correct Driverside door harness to add the missing power extend. Appreciate it in advance.

Pop off the mirror A pillar covers (both sides) and check if the telescope wires are present.

It's these 2 wire positions

 

[adyaro77]

I have a 24 platinum and it has the power fold. I upgraded to tow mirrors and got the power extend switch but I don’t have the wiring connector for it. I believe you said you found the correct harness for the Driverside door and wanting to see if you could provide the correct Driverside door harness to add the missing power extend. Appreciate it in advance.

Driver door wire harness for power fold and telescoping is:
RL3Z-14631-E 1X

Driver door wire harness for power fold only is:
RL3Z-14631-N 1X

Passenger door wire harness power fold and telescoping. This harness is used in vehicles with just power fold and Power fold and telescoping:
RL3Z-14630-L 1X

If your driver mirror and truck have auto dimming capability this harness does that as well. FYI.

 

[jct.thompson5]

Ordered all the parts for this upgrade (power-fold/telescoping mirrors) for my new 2024 XLT Powerboost... FYI: Passenger Harness RL3Z-14630-L is on BACKORDER. Asked the dealership if it was a dealership shortage or 'Ford' shortage and she said it was Ford-wide shortage and she saw none currently available across dealerships. Ugh. No idea how long these backorders typically take to get remedied.

 

[ReactiveD]

Pop off the mirror A pillar covers (both sides) and check if the telescope wires are present.

It's these 2 wire positions

Driver door wire harness for power fold and telescoping is:
RL3Z-14631-E 1X

Driver door wire harness for power fold only is:
RL3Z-14631-N 1X

Passenger door wire harness power fold and telescoping. This harness is used in vehicles with just power fold and Power fold and telescoping:
RL3Z-14630-L 1X

If your driver mirror and truck have auto dimming capability this harness does that as well. FYI.

Thank you I currently have a 2024 platinum, the truck has Power fold, 360 cameras and Driverside mirror dimming, I just don’t have the telescope wiring for the plug that came with the mirrors.

I have the stock photos with the stock switch

 

[adyaro77]

Ordered all the parts for this upgrade (power-fold/telescoping mirrors) for my new 2024 XLT Powerboost... FYI: Passenger Harness RL3Z-14630-L is on BACKORDER. Asked the dealership if it was a dealership shortage or 'Ford' shortage and she said it was Ford-wide shortage and she saw none currently available across dealerships. Ugh. No idea how long these backorders typically take to get remedied.

The fact that they use that on multiple trim levels for not only power fold, but powerfold and telescoping as well it would be used twice as much.

 

[adyaro77]

Thank you I currently have a 2024 platinum, the truck has Power fold, 360 cameras and Driverside mirror dimming, I just don’t have the telescope wiring for the plug that came with the mirrors.

I have the stock photos with the stock switch

I cannot believe they don't have the wire just waiting there for you. Especially on a Platinum. My 23' Lariat that I traded in had the telescoping wire ready to use. With everything going on it sounds like the accountants are running the show now.

There's a couple guys on here that can help with you just adding those wires.

 

[jct.thompson5]

So, I have all the parts available to upgrade my 2024 XLT PB to power-fold/telescope tow mirrors, except the passenger door harness (RL3Z-14630-L) which is backordered throughout all Ford channels. Considering the tariff stuff, I have no idea when it might be available (unsure where it is produced). Anyone know of an alternative source, or if there might be an alternative harness that will work?

 

[Rich]

So, I have all the parts available to upgrade my 2024 XLT PB to power-fold/telescope tow mirrors, except the passenger door harness (RL3Z-14630-L) which is backordered throughout all Ford channels. Considering the tariff stuff, I have no idea when it might be available (unsure where it is produced). Anyone know of an alternative source, or if there might be an alternative harness that will work?

I was in the same boat as you, but was able to do it without the passenger harness. It took quite a bit more time, but I ended up taking 4 wires from the wiring harness I pulled out of the drivers side and added them to the wiring harness on the passenger side. Had a few other weird things. I don't have memory seats, so the connector for the door lock was different. I ended up having to take a wire from the old harness and re-pin the old plug onto the new harness. Also, the plug for the door handle was different, so had to scavenge that off of the old harness too. The pin out numbers I found in a different thread, but it all worked. Took me all day....

 

[GZeus]

I intend to install the tow mirrors on my 2024 Lariat Powerboost. I have read through the thread several times but it can get a bit confusing with the detours the conversation takes - all good. I just want to summarize my plan and I hope some one can confirm it is correct.

I currently have BLIS, 360, power folding, puddle lights and side spot lights. Looking to retain all that and add telescoping.

Parts:
Mirrors: ML3Z-17696-DA (comes with switch panel and telescoping switch)
Drivers Harness: RL3Z-14631-E
Passenger Harness: RL3Z-14630-L

I need to swap all the above, plus swap the cameras from my current mirrors to the tow mirrors - making sure they are aligned the same as they came out. Do not re-calibrate the cameras to the 360 system - live with what it gives which should be pretty close.

Is this pretty much it?

 

[24PB]

I intend to install the tow mirrors on my 2024 Lariat Powerboost. I have read through the thread several times but it can get a bit confusing with the detours the conversation takes - all good. I just want to summarize my plan and I hope some one can confirm it is correct.

I currently have BLIS, 360, power folding, puddle lights and side spot lights. Looking to retain all that and add telescoping.

Parts:
Mirrors: ML3Z-17696-DA (comes with switch panel and telescoping switch)
Drivers Harness: RL3Z-14631-E
Passenger Harness: RL3Z-14630-L

I need to swap all the above, plus swap the cameras from my current mirrors to the tow mirrors - making sure they are aligned the same as they came out. Do not re-calibrate the cameras to the 360 system - live with what it gives which should be pretty close.

Is this pretty much it?

I’m in the exact same boat except I have a fly powerboost - also a 24. I’m asking the same question… can’t wait for confirmation!

 

[24PB]

I’m in the exact same boat except I have a fly powerboost - also a 24. I’m asking the same question… can’t wait for confirmation!

XLT. Autocorrect got me again!

 

[Confused]

I just finished adding tow mirrors and wanted to let everyone know what I ran into.

I have a 2025 Tremor 402A. I added the door keypad from this thread (part number FL3Z-14A626-AH) The keypad plugged right in to the factory wiring harness.

I swapped my regular mirrors to tow mirrors (ML3Z-17696-DA). The mirrors included the switch and trim piece for the door, but the factory door wiring harness did not have the plug for the telescoping switch. I purchased wiring harness RL3Z-14631-E because it has the telescoping plug and wiring included. The problem that I ran into was that this new wiring harness did not have the right connector for the keypad that I previously installed. I had to swap the keypad out with RL3Z-14A626-AA in order for the connectors to fit without cutting and splicing.

To answer the questions from the last two people:

I ordered the mirrors ML3Z-17696-DA and wiring harness RL3Z-14631-E. I did not need the wiring harness for the passenger door - it already had the wires for the telescoping feature. I had to swap the cameras from the old mirrors to the new tow mirrors. If I remember correctly, the cameras are designed to fit only one way, so I didn't need to worry about orientation (double check this first before you lose track of the orientation or mark it some sort of way just to make sure.) I completed the re-calibration but I didn't notice any change. Mine are close enough to not worry about it. You may need to use Forscan to enable the running lights ( 726-40-01-xxxx-xx01-xxxx) and DDM/PDM telescoping mirror - 740/741-03-04 01xx-xxxx-xx--.

I also bought unpainted caps from boost auto parts and spray painted them to match the color of my truck (the chrome caps stuck out because they were the only chrome pieces on the truck.)

 

[GZeus]

Awesome! Thank you for the clear and unambiguous answers.

I salute all the trailblazers in this thread, and many threads like it, for getting this info out.

 

[24PB]

I just finished adding tow mirrors and wanted to let everyone know what I ran into.

I have a 2025 Tremor 402A. I added the door keypad from this thread (part number FL3Z-14A626-AH) The keypad plugged right in to the factory wiring harness.

I swapped my regular mirrors to tow mirrors (ML3Z-17696-DA). The mirrors included the switch and trim piece for the door, but the factory door wiring harness did not have the plug for the telescoping switch. I purchased wiring harness RL3Z-14631-E because it has the telescoping plug and wiring included. The problem that I ran into was that this new wiring harness did not have the right connector for the keypad that I previously installed. I had to swap the keypad out with RL3Z-14A626-AA in order for the connectors to fit without cutting and splicing.

To answer the questions from the last two people:

I ordered the mirrors ML3Z-17696-DA and wiring harness RL3Z-14631-E. I did not need the wiring harness for the passenger door - it already had the wires for the telescoping feature. I had to swap the cameras from the old mirrors to the new tow mirrors. If I remember correctly, the cameras are designed to fit only one way, so I didn't need to worry about orientation (double check this first before you lose track of the orientation or mark it some sort of way just to make sure.) I completed the re-calibration but I didn't notice any change. Mine are close enough to not worry about it. You may need to use Forscan to enable the running lights ( 726-40-01-xxxx-xx01-xxxx) and DDM/PDM telescoping mirror - 740/741-03-04 01xx-xxxx-xx--.

I also bought unpainted caps from boost auto parts and spray painted them to match the color of my truck (the chrome caps stuck out because they were the only chrome pieces on the truck.)

Do these mirrors have the spotlight and puddle lamp as well as blis/369 cam/heated drivers mirror?

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