How to replace a side mirror 2006-2011 Honda Civic

Chapter 1:

Open the door

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Turn your engine off and set the parking brake.

Chapter 1:

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Open the door.

Chapter 2:

Set up

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Using a car trim removal tool and a flat head screwdriver, remove the plastic cover from under the door handle.

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Using a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the first screw holding the door panel.

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Remove the retaining rivet by levering it out with a flat head screwdriver, then a pair of needle-nose pliers.

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Using the car trim removal tool, lift the power window and side mirror controls.

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Disconnect the two connectors by pressing on the retaining tabs. Remove the controls.

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Then unscrew the second screw holding the door panel using the Phillips screwdriver.

Chapter 3:

Remove the door trim

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Using a car trim removal tool, unclip the plastic trim panel from the door panel by prying it with the tool.

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Run along all 3 sides to disengage all clips.

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You can now unclip the door panel by pulling it towards you and lifting it slightly to release it from the top track.

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Then place it gently against the door so as not to pull on the cables.

Chapter 4:

Disconnect the side view mirror connector

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You can now remove the sound insulation by gently pulling on the rubber plug that holds it in place.

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Disconnect the side mirror connector by pressing plastic tab with the fork and then pulling on it.

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Then unclip the electrical sheath from the door panel. Then extract it from the second harness.

Chapter 5:

Remove the side view mirror

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Using a fork and a pair of pliers, remove the first blanking plug, which gives access to a nut holding the side mirror in place.

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You now have access to the first two nuts holding the side view mirror.

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Using a multi-bit screwdriver, an extender, and a 10 mm socket, unscrew the first 2 nuts holding the side view mirror in place.

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Finish unscrewing by hand.

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Remove the second shutter cover. Then unscrew the third nut using the same tools.

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Take off the side view mirror.

Chapter 6:

Install the new side view mirror

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Take the new side view mirror.

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Unscrew the plastic ends supplied.

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Insert the side view mirror into its housing. Then screw the 3 nuts back in, by hand at first.

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Finish off tightening with a ratchet.

Chapter 7:

reconnect the side view mirror connector

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Clip the harness back into the door panel.

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Route the connectors behind the harness. Plug the electrical connector back in.

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Put the insulation back on, along with the plug that holds it in place. Then put the second plug back on.

Chapter 8:

Put the door trim back

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Bring the inner door panel closer.

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Pass the connectors of the electric window and side mirror controls through the opening in the door panel.

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Start by sliding the upper part of the door panel into its rail, then press on the edge of the door panel to clip it securely into its slots.

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Screw the armrest screw back on.

Chapter 9:

Finalise the reassembly

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Reconnect the connectors of the electric window and side mirror controls.

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Put the controls back on, inserting the front part of the control unit first. Put the rivet back in place.

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Tighten the screw back into the door handle. Replace the plastic cover.

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Operation complete.