Fog Lights and Rear View Mirror Mods

[TN_Yank]

I want to make 2 modifications to my 2010 Edge SE. First, I want to put in an after-market rear view mirror with compass and outside temperature indications (Cipa Model 36400). And secondly, I'd like to add oem fog lights.

 

Installing the mirror involves removing the old one and replacing it with the new, routing the wiring down the drivers side A post. Does anyone have experience removing the old mirror? From what I've read, it can be hard to do. Additionally, how is the trim over the A post best removed so that it isn't damaged?

 

As far as installing fog lights are concerned, there have been several threads about it, with the result that most think it can be done, but not sure how on the SE. I've already ordered the replacement oem headlight switch which incorporated the "fog" function and indicator. I'm hopeful that the existing wiring harness will also fit the new switch. As far as the lights themselves are concerned, it's my understanding that I only need a chromed plastic "bezel" that fits into the air dam/bumper, and the actual fog light that clips to the bezel. I have a source (other than Ford) for both. I may or may not need a new fog light wiring harness; I'll discover that when I actually look behind the air dam. If I need one, they are available at salvage yards. So my questions for installing the fog lights are:

 

- Other than the headlight switch, fog lights, bezel and possibly fog light wiring, are there any other parts I'll need? Like a relay etc?

- How do I remove the dash trim to access the headlight switch? Any particulay order of panel removal or hints to prevent damage?

- Anyone have any experience or advice on this project?

 

I'd sure appreciate any help or commentary.

 

Thanks in advance

[druck52]

I want to make 2 modifications to my 2010 Edge SE. First, I want to put in an after-market rear view mirror with compass and outside temperature indications (Cipa Model 36400). And secondly, I'd like to add oem fog lights.

 

Installing the mirror involves removing the old one and replacing it with the new, routing the wiring down the drivers side A post. Does anyone have experience removing the old mirror? From what I've read, it can be hard to do. Additionally, how is the trim over the A post best removed so that it isn't damaged?

 

As far as installing fog lights are concerned, there have been several threads about it, with the result that most think it can be done, but not sure how on the SE. I've already ordered the replacement oem headlight switch which incorporated the "fog" function and indicator. I'm hopeful that the existing wiring harness will also fit the new switch. As far as the lights themselves are concerned, it's my understanding that I only need a chromed plastic "bezel" that fits into the air dam/bumper, and the actual fog light that clips to the bezel. I have a source (other than Ford) for both. I may or may not need a new fog light wiring harness; I'll discover that when I actually look behind the air dam. If I need one, they are available at salvage yards. So my questions for installing the fog lights are:

 

- Other than the headlight switch, fog lights, bezel and possibly fog light wiring, are there any other parts I'll need? Like a relay etc?

- How do I remove the dash trim to access the headlight switch? Any particulay order of panel removal or hints to prevent damage?

- Anyone have any experience or advice on this project?

 

I'd sure appreciate any help or commentary.

 

Thanks in advance

 

 

The old mirror is a Pain to get off. I actually broke the windshield trying to get mine off. I had the insurance replace it and then installed the new mirror. I wish I could give you a tip to get it off. But all I can say is be very carefull.

[securinu]

have a glass company pop it off for you . we use a local company to do it they do them all the time . best thing is keep it out of the su and the glass wont flex as much .

[weasel]

I am going to stick my neck out on the foglights. You do not have a harness there for them. To make them work like OEM, you'd have to get the harness and wire it up to the SJB. Some have done this and it still didn't work. This, to me, indicates that you need programming of the SJB. I would just use the OEM switch to turn the fogs on and off. Much simpler ( and cheaper too ).

[TN_Yank]

I am going to stick my neck out on the fog lights. You do not have a harness there for them. To make them work like OEM, you'd have to get the harness and wire it up to the SJB. Some have done this and it still didn't work. This, to me, indicates that you need programming of the SJB. I would just use the OEM switch to turn the fogs on and off. Much simpler ( and cheaper too ).

 

Thanks Weasel. If I'm reading your post correctly, you are suggesting installing OEM switch and lights, and just make my own harness between the two, perhaps adding in an appropriate relay? I'd have preferred stock all around, but that just may turn out the simplest.

 

A further question for the brain trust: As a newbie owner (3 weeks) I don't even know the location of the sjb. Under hood? Under dash?

[07CRUSH]

under dash drivers side foot well