Mirrors Acura TL IV

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Power Mirror Replacement

Note. Take care not to scratch the door.

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1. Remove these items Front door sash inner trim (see «FRONT DOOR SASH INNER TRIM REPLACEMENT»(/acura/tl/iv-2008-2011/remont/exterior-body-panels/#door-system__front-door-sash-inner-trim-replacement) )
2. Disconnect the connector (A)
3. While holding the mirror (B), remove the nuts securing the mirror
4. Release the catch (A) from the hole in the door, then remove the mirror (B)
5. Install the mirror in the reverse order of removal, and note these items Make sure the connector is plugged in properly. If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones Push the clips on the cover into place securely

Mirror Holder Replacement

Note. Put on gloves to protect your hands. When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.

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1. Carefully push on the top edge of the mirror holder (A) by hand
2. Put a shop towel in the opening between the bottom edge of the mirror holder and the mirror housing (B) to prevent scratches Insert a flat-tip screwdriver wrapped with protective tape under the mirror holder, and detach the bottom clips (C)
3. Carefully pull out the bottom edge of the mirror holder (A) to separate the adhesive (B), and then release the side clips (C) NOTE: In cold weather, gently warm the mirror holder to at least 68°F (20°C) before removing it
4. Separate the mirror holder from the inner holder (D) on the actuator by releasing the hooks (E), and disconnect the mirror defogger connectors (F)
5. Before reinstalling the mirror holder to the inner holder (A) on the actuator, check the actuator rods (B) and the actuator boots (C) NOTE: Make sure each actuator rod is inserted into the actuator securely, and each actuator boot is fully seated on the actuator
6. Reconnect the mirror defogger connectors
7. Reattach the hooks on the mirror holder to the actuator, then position the mirror holder on the actuator Carefully push on the clip portions of the mirror holder until the mirror holder locks into place
8. Check the actuator operation

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1. Slide the rearview mirror harness upper cover (A) forward to release it from the headliner (B) Pry out the rearview mirror harness lower cover (C) to detach the hooks (D), then slide the lower cover rearward, and remove the lower cover by detaching the hooks (E) on the rearview mirror harness cover base (F)
2. Disconnect the connector (A)
3. Loosen the screw with a TORX T20 bit, then slide the rearview mirror (A) rearward and off the mount (B)
4. Install the mirror in the reverse order of removal, and note these items Before installing the mirror, remove the TORX screw, and apply medium strength liquid thread lock to it Make sure the connector is plugged in properly Push the hooks into place securely.

See also:
• FRONT DOOR SASH INNER TRIM REPLACEMENT