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Power Mirror Actuator Replacement

  1. Remove the mirror holder (see MIRROR HOLDER REPLACEMENT ).
  2. Disconnect the 6P connector from the mirror, and remove the power mirror (see POWER MIRROR/MANUAL MIRROR REPLACEMENT ).
  3. Remove the cover (A), then remove the two screws from the mirror connector (B).
    Fig 1: Identifying Power Mirror Actuator & Cover
    G05451480Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Record the terminal locations and wire colors.
  5. Cut the wire harness with the wire cutter.
    Fig 2: Cutting Wire Harness With Wire Cutter
    G05451481Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Remove the three screws, and separate the mirror housing (A) from the bracket (B).
    Fig 3: Identifying Mirror Housing & Bracket
    G05451482Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Remove the cover (A), then remove the three screws and the actuator (B).
    Fig 4: Identifying Power Mirror Actuator Screws
    G05451483Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Route the wire harness (A) of the new actuator through the hole in the bracket (B) and gasket (C).
    Fig 5: Identifying Actuator Wire Harness, Bracket & Gasket
    G05451484Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Install the actuator, bracket, and cover in the reverse order of removal.
  10. Insert the new actuator terminals into the connector in the original arrangement as shown below.
    Fig 6: Identifying Power Mirror Actuator Terminals
    G05451485Courtesy 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.
  12. Reinstall the mirror assembly to the door.
  13. Operate the power mirror to ensure smooth operation.