• HEADINGS
  • Component Location Index
  • Power Mirror Replacement
  • Mirror Holder Replacement
  • Rearview Mirror Replacement
• FIGURES
  • Fig. 1: Identifying Mirrors Components
  • Fig. 2: Prying Out Mirror Mount Cover
  • Fig. 3: Disconnecting Connector W/Torque Specification
  • Fig. 4: Identifying Mirror
  • Fig. 5: Identifying Mirror Holder
  • Fig. 6: Identifying Mirror Holder Clips
  • Fig. 7: Identifying Mirror Holder Actuator Rods And Actuator Boots
  • Fig. 8: Identifying Washer, Spring, Lock Cap And Inner Holder With Boots
  • Fig. 9: Identifying Rearview Mirror Connector
  • Fig. 10: Identifying Mirror Harness Cover W/Torque Specification
• TABLES

2004-08 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

Mirrors - TSX

Component Location Index

Fig. 1: Identifying Mirrors Components
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Power Mirror Replacement

1. Lower the door glass fully.
2. Carefully pry out the mirror mount cover (A) by hand in the sequence shown.

   Fig. 2: Prying Out Mirror Mount Cover
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3. Remove the door panel (see FRONT DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
4. Remove the plastic cover as necessary, then detach the harness clip (A), and disconnect the connector (B). While holding the mirror (C), remove the nuts.

   Fig. 3: Disconnecting Connector W/Torque Specification
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5. Remove the mirror (A). Take care not to scratch the door.

   Fig. 4: Identifying Mirror
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6. Install the mirror in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
   • Make sure the connector is plugged in properly.
   • Driver's: Do the power window control unit reset procedure (see RESETTING THE POWER WINDOW ).

Mirror Holder Replacement

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.

1. Carefully push on the top edge of the mirror holder (A) by hand.

   Fig. 5: Identifying Mirror Holder
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2. 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.
3. Carefully pull out the bottom edge of the mirror holder (A) to separate the adhesive (B), and then release the side clips (C).

   Fig. 6: Identifying Mirror Holder Clips
   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

4. Separate the mirror holder from the actuator (D) by releasing the hooks (E). If equipped, disconnect the mirror defogger connectors (F).
5. Before reinstalling the mirror holder to the inner holder (A) of the actuator, check the actuator rods (B) and the actuator boots (C):
   • If each rod is off the actuator hole, insert it securely.
   • The whole of each rod should be covered with the boot. If not, adjust the boot into proper position.

     Fig. 7: Identifying Mirror Holder Actuator Rods And Actuator Boots
     Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

6. If either of the actuator boots (A) is hard to adjust its position 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.
   1. Remove the mounting screw (C).
   2. Remove the washer (D), the spring (E), the lock cap (F) and the inner holder (G) with the boots from the actuator (H).
   3. If necessary, remove the boots.
   4. Stretch the turned boot, and put it on the rod entirely. Take care not to tear or damage either of the boots. It is irreplaceable.
   5. Reinstall the removed parts, then secure them with the screw.

      NOTE:

      Make sure each actuator rod is inserted to the actuator securely, and each actuator boot is fully seated on the actuator.

      Fig. 8: Identifying Washer, Spring, Lock Cap And Inner Holder With Boots
      Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

7. If equipped, reconnect the mirror defogger connectors.
8. 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.
9. Check the actuator operation.

Rearview Mirror Replacement

1. Disconnect the connector (A).

   Fig. 9: Identifying Rearview Mirror Connector
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2. Slide the mirror harness upper cover (B) forward, then remove the mirror harness cover (C) from the mirror base (D).
3. Using a TORX T20 bit, loosen the screw, then slide the rearview mirror (A) rearward and off the mount (B).

   Fig. 10: Identifying Mirror Harness Cover W/Torque Specification
   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

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 type liquid thread lock to it.
   • Make sure the connector is plugged in properly.