Tow Mirror disassembly

[ESG406]

I have a working mirror (mirror "A") with a missing cap, damaged cover, and damaged housing. Please be aware I do not know the correct terminology for these parts. I have another mirror (mirror "B") with a damaged camera but it has an intact cover, cap, and housing. I have removed the damaged cover from mirror "A" and I am trying to remove the good parts from Mirror "B" without success. I am very concerned about causing damage to the good parts and not break any clips or other attachments. Does anyone have suggestions, insights, or advice about how to proceed. I have searched Youtube but have not found any relevant videos. Photos attached. Can post additional photos if anyone needs other views.
Thanks for any thoughts,
Ed

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[TeamCanada]

 

[ESG406]

This is an excellent video and exactly what I needed. I am grateful you took the time to post it.
I bought several damaged mirrors and am now attempting to salvage components. Thanks to your video, I have successfully salvaged the needed parts from the donor but I am having trouble getting everything to go together. The donor mirror is an ADDSMAS and the recipient is an ADBSMAS. I do not know what the part numbers mean so I also don't know if the parts are actually compatible. Is it possible that I am having trouble assembling the recipient mirror because of an incompatibility?Are all the component parts interchangeable between the various model numbers? I have posted questions about how to identify mirror features from P/N but no one has offered any advice so far.
Regards,
Ed

 

[TeamCanada]

This is an excellent video and exactly what I needed. I am grateful you took the time to post it.
I bought several damaged mirrors and am now attempting to salvage components. Thanks to your video, I have successfully salvaged the needed parts from the donor but I am having trouble getting everything to go together. The donor mirror is an ADDSMAS and the recipient is an ADBSMAS. I do not know what the part numbers mean so I also don't know if the parts are actually compatible. Is it possible that I am having trouble assembling the recipient mirror because of an incompatibility?Are all the component parts interchangeable between the various model numbers? I have posted questions about how to identify mirror features from P/N but no one has offered any advice so far.
Regards,
Ed

I would have assumed most of the main parts are all the same.

I have the full power fold/extend tow mirrors and took a rock on the passenger side mirror and you cannot buy the front cover as a part, only the whole mirror, or all the other parts instead.
I bought a set of tow mirrors from an XLT take off, brand new for less than 500 bucks and I hope the part I need is the same too.
Just waiting for winter to go away so I can change it out.

 

[ESG406]

I would have assumed most of the main parts are all the same.

I have the full power fold/extend tow mirrors and took a rock on the passenger side mirror and you cannot buy the front cover as a part, only the whole mirror, or all the other parts instead.
I bought a set of tow mirrors from an XLT take off, brand new for less than 500 bucks and I hope the part I need is the same too.
Just waiting for winter to go away so I can change it out.

Thanks to your video, I have successfully disassembled and reassembled a tow mirror. Fortunately, I have a Powerboost Platinum so the harness for the power extension was already there. All I had to do was enable the telescoping mirror with FORscan to make everything work.
Now that I have a bit more experience with the tow mirrors, I agree that most, if not all, parts are likely interchangeable. The last thing I have to do is modify the door switch panel to install the telescope switch. Since you have full power fold/extend tow mirrors, would you know the dimensions of the opening for the switch? (See attached pdf for Dd diagram). I have done a lot of searching and I am unable to find the door panel (ML3B-14A564-D).
I as well would like to see an early spring. Good luck with repairing your mirror.
Ed

 

[HammaMan]

I have done a lot of searching and I am unable to find the door panel (ML3B-14A564-D).
I as well would like to see an early spring. Good luck with repairing your mirror.
Ed

This?
https://parts.lakelandford.com/p/Fo...Window-Switch-Bezel/98535983/ML3Z14528DA.html

 

[ESG406]

This?
https://parts.lakelandford.com/p/Fo...Window-Switch-Bezel/98535983/ML3Z14528DA.html

Unfortunately, I need ML3B-14A564-D. I did find a ML3B-14A564-B which is an exact replacement for my original. I have a very crafty friend who is practicing on ABS sheets to find the best way to cut a hole to mount the switch. If that is successful, we will try the replacement panel.

 

[HammaMan]

Unfortunately, I need ML3B-14A564-D. I did find a ML3B-14A564-B which is an exact replacement for my original. I have a very crafty friend who is practicing on ABS sheets to find the best way to cut a hole to mount the switch. If that is successful, we will try the replacement panel.

What is your truck? This is the part I linked for 21+ 4 window controls

 

[ESG406]

What is your truck? This is the part I linked for 21+ 4 window controls

This photo is the correct part-where did you find it? When I follow the link to Lakelandford, I only see a drawing with one large opening, which is not correct. See attached pdf for Dd switch-plate.
Thank you for your message and I apologize for not replying earlier. Went to bed before 10 last night because we had an early morning appointment today.
I am also curious if anyone has one of these bezels and is willing to measure the length/width dimensions of the hole for the power extend switch plus the distance from the mirror position switch.

Ed

 

[Retired#One]

It seems the online parts diagrams are generic for this bezel - won't swear to it. Check out this link to Ford Parts Giant

https://www.fordpartsgiant.com/parts/ford-housing-switch_ml3z-14528-da.html

It shows the hole for the power telescoping button.

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