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Power Mirror Actuator Replacement

  1. Remove the mirror holder (see MIRROR HOLDER REPLACEMENT ).
  2. Remove the power mirror (see POWER MIRROR REPLACEMENT ).
  3. Disconnect the 8P connector from the mirror.
  4. Record the terminal locations and wire colors.
  5. Disassemble the power mirror 8P connector, and remove all terminals from it.
    Fig 1: Identifying Power Mirror 8P Connector
    G06268886Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Remove the screws and the mirror visor (A).
    Fig 2: Identifying Mirror Visor
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  7. Remove the screw from the gasket (A).
    Fig 3: Identifying Mirror Visor Gasket
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  8. Remove the three screws, and separate the mirror housing (A) from the bracket (B).
    Fig 4: Identifying Mirror Housing Bracket
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  9. Remove the four screws, and the actuator (A).
    Fig 5: Identifying Actuator 2P Connector
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  10. Disconnect the 2P connector (B) from the side turn signal light.
  11. Route the wire harness (A) of the new actuator through the hole in the bracket (B) and gasket (C).
    Fig 6: Identifying Actuator Wire Harness And Gasket
    G06268891Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  12. Install the actuator, bracket, harness clip, and gasket in the reverse order of removal.
  13. Insert the new actuator terminals into the connector in the original arrangement.

    Left: 

    Fig 7: Identifying Actuator Connector Terminals - Left
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    Right: 

    Fig 8: Identifying Actuator Connector Terminals - Right
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  14. Apply tape to seal the intersection of the wire harness and the gasket.
  15. Reassemble in the reverse order of disassembly. Be careful not to break the mirror when reinstalling it to the actuator.
  16. Reinstall the mirror assembly on the door.
  17. Operate the power mirror to ensure smooth operation.