removal of wing mirror help needed

[ned]

Why did ford use shear bolts on the mk7 bloody stupid idea if you ask me, another good thing the mk6 has.......normal bolts. N

[westernisles]

Has anyone ever had need to remove an undamaged mirror with the two shear bolts, any tips please? Another Ford design classic...
Its a mk7 Transit Sport with electric mirrors and side flasher all built in.

Drill into the centre and use a thread extractor that tightens on as you loosen it

Thank you kind sir ill give that a try

[westernisles]

Why did ford use shear bolts on the mk7 bloody stupid idea if you ask me, another good thing the mk6 has.......normal bolts. N

Not so much to do with stealing the mirrors but access to wiring to steal the vehicle i understand... still agree with you a daft design

[ned]

Why did ford use shear bolts on the mk7 bloody stupid idea if you ask me, another good thing the mk6 has.......normal bolts. N

Not so much to do with stealing the mirrors but access to wiring to steal the vehicle i understand... still agree with you a daft design

Aha now that makes sense didn't think of removing the mirror to get to the loom D'oh. N