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Review on πŸ” TYC 2500332 Ford Ranger Driver Side Manual Replacement Mirror, Black - Superior Replacement Mirror for Ford Ranger trucks by Ryan Hill

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How to install this with no problems

This is perfect for a 2002 Ford Ranger with hand mirrors/windows (among other models). It didn't have nuts so I was worried if the existing (old) nuts would fit and tighten well; as I found out later, they did. I was also nervous about whether the position of the 3 screws would fit etc. It's ok. The part comes with no instructions or manufacturer information. So if that doesn't work, Revain is your only option. Ideal tools: Phillips screwdriver (medium), flathead screwdriver (medium), torx screwdriver (medium, ideally non-punched but full of torx), index card or another sheet of cardboard, scissors, 11mm socket wrench, socket wrench, needle nose pliers or other tool for gripping parts. Plus access to YouTube and a glass of iced tea! To replace the mirror, you need to remove the plastic trim on the inside of the door. It could be one or two pieces depending on your year of manufacture and choice of options (power mirrors? power windows?). You may have to search YouTube a few times and watch a few more YouTube videos until you find one that hopefully fits your vehicle. It will also help you feel more confident. Avoid guessing. The round window handle almost broke for no reason. The correct way to get to the screw inside the window handle was to use an SD flat blade to pry open the base of the window handle. The wheel-shaped handle remains attached; don't mess with it. The other Phillips screws are on the flap. To find all 2 or 3, look around and behind things, above them, etc. Once taken out, lift the cover about 1 inch and then remove it. To remove the window handle you will need a Torx screwdriver (Torx is almost like a Phillips but with 6 prongs in the star, not 4th Star of David I think). I had the right Torx bit - every decent toolbox bought for the last 20 years has them, provided you don't throw them away - but the barrel of a screwdriver handle... holding the bit. does not fit the hole on the plastic window handle so the bit cannot touch the screw. :-[ The?! I decided to improvise. I loosened it with a mini screwdriver and then manually unscrewed it with a torx bit. A suitable tool would be a solid Torx screwdriver (not a screwdriver handle with interchangeable bits). I also needed 11mm long bushings. Short sockets do not fit. Ideally magnetized would be fine because you do NOT want to lose nuts in the middle/bottom of the door! They would hang out there forever. Save yourself this opportunity by using an index card to catch them if they fall. Cut the card just enough to fit in, but use a "cup" to catch the nut of the bolt. Also, have a pair of thin-tipped pliers handy to tighten the nut. If your fingers are adult size, they won't fit through the holes. Much luck! In my case, the new mirror fitted and looks perfect. maybe too perfect on my old truck! :-)

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