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Power Mirror Actuator Replacement

Removal 

  1. Remove the power mirror holder, and the mirror housing (see MIRROR HOLDER REPLACEMENT ).
  2. Disconnect the 2P connector (A) from the side turn signal light (B) (if equipped).
    Fig 1: Identifying 2P Connector And Side Turn Signal Light
    G06431749Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Remove the power mirror (see POWER MIRROR REPLACEMENT ).
  4. Record the power mirror connector terminals location and the wire harness colors.
  5. Disassemble the power mirror connector (A), and remove the terminals (B) from the connector.
    Fig 2: Identifying Power Mirror Connector And Terminals
    G06431750Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Remove the gasket (A) and the cover (B).
    Fig 3: Identifying Gasket And Cover
    G06431751Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Remove the three screws, and separate the power mirror actuator (A) from the housing (B).
    Fig 4: Identifying Power Mirror Actuator And Housing
    G06431752Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Installation 

  8. Route the wire harness of the new actuator through the hole in the bracket and gasket, then install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
  9. Insert the new actuator terminals into the connector in the original arrangement.

    Without side turn signal light 

    Fig 5: Identifying Actuator Connector Terminal - Without Side Turn Signal Light
    G06431753Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    With side turn signal light 

    Fig 6: Identifying Actuator Connector Terminal - With Side Turn Signal Light
    G06431754Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Apply tape (A) to seal the wire harness.
    Fig 7: Applying Tape To Seal
    G06431755Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  11. Reassemble in the reverse order of disassembly. Be careful not to break the mirror holder when reinstalling it to the actuator (see MIRROR HOLDER REPLACEMENT ).
  12. Reinstall the mirror assembly on the door.
  13. Operate the power mirror to make sure if works smoothly.