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2002 Honda Civic Si

Mirror Holder Replacement

2002 Honda Civic SiSECTION Mirror Holder Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Honda Odyssey and 2005 Honda Odyssey. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands.
  1. Carefully push on the top edge of the mirror holder (A) by hand.
    Fig 1: Pushing On Top Edge Of Mirror Holder
    G03705812Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  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). If equipped, disconnect the mirror defogger connector (D).
    Fig 2: Pulling Out Bottom Edge Of Mirror Holder To Separate Adhesive
    G03705813Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Separate the mirror holder from the actuator (E) by releasing the hooks (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):
    • Reinsert any rod that has come out of its hole in the actuator.
    • Each rod should be completely covered by its boot; adjust as necessary.
    Fig 3: Reinstalling Mirror Holder To Inner Holder Of Actuator
    G03705814Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. 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.
    1. -1 Remove the mounting screw (C).
    2. -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. -3 If necessary, remove the boots.
    4. -4 Stretch the turned boot, and put it on the rod entirely. Take care not to tear or damage the boots; they are not replaceable.
    5. -5 Reinstall the removed parts, then secure them with the screw.
    NOTE: Make sure each actuator rod is inserted into the actuator securely, and each actuator boot is fully seated on the actuator.
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