Mirror Holder Replacement
Note. Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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- Carefully push on the top edge of the mirror holder (A) by hand.
- Put a shop towel in the opening between the lower edge of the mirror holder and the mirror housing (B) to prevent scratches, and detach the bottom clips (C) with a flat-tip screwdriver wrapped with protective tape.
- Carefully pull out the bottom edge of the mirror holder (A) to separate the adhesive (B), and then release the side clips (C). If equipped, disconnect the mirror defogger connector (D). NOTE: In cold weather, gently heat the mirror holder to at least 68° degrees F (20° C) before removing it.
- Separate the mirror holder from the actuator (E) by releasing the hooks (F).
- Before reinstalling the mirror holder to the inner holder (A) of 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.
- If either of the actuator boots (A) is hard to adjust because the top of the boot is down on the actuator rods (B) and it was turned inside out, disassemble the mirror actuator assembly to reset the turned boots on the rod, then reassemble them. Remove the mounting screw (C). Remove the washer (D), the spring (E), the lock cap (F) and the inner holder (G) with the boots from the actuator (H). If necessary, remove the boots. Stretch the turned boot, and put it on the rod entirely. Take care not to tear or damage the boots; they are not replaceable. Reinstall the removed parts, then secure them with the screw.
- If equipped, reconnect the mirror defogger connector.
- Reattach the hooks of 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.
- Check the actuator operation.
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- Slide the mirror harness upper cover (A) forward, then remove the mirror harness cover (B).
- Remove the harness holder (A), then disconnect the connector (B).
- Turn the rearview mirror base (A) 90°.
- Slide the rearview mirror (A) down toward the bottom of the windshield to detach it from the spring (B) in the mount (C).
- If necessary, remove the spring from the mount.
- Install the rearview mirror in the reverse order of removal.
Special Tools Required
KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *
* Available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment Program; call 888-424-6857