Honda Civic. Manual — part 946

4. If the mirror fails to work properly, replace the mirror actuator.

Defogger Test

5. Check for continuity between the No. 3 and No. 4 terminals of the 6P

connector. These should be continuity.

6. If the continuity is not as specified, check for:

An open in the wire.

A faulty mirror holder.

POWER MIRROR ACTUATOR REPLACEMENT

4-DOOR

1. Remove the mirror holder (see 4-DOOR ).
2. Remove the power mirror (see 4-DOOR ).
3. Disconnect the 3P (without power mirror defogger) or 6P (with power mirror

defogger) connector from the mirror.

4. With power mirror defogger:

Disassemble the power mirror 6P connector (A), and remove the No. 1 and No.
3 terminals from it.

Fig. 13: Removing No. 1 And No. 3 Terminals (With Power Mirror
Defogger)
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Power Mirrors - Civic (All Except Hybrid)

5. Remove the screw from the gasket (A).

Fig. 14: Removing Screw From Gasket
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6. Record the terminal locations and wire colors.
7. Cut the wire harness with wire cutters, and remove the gasket.
8. Remove the three screws, and separate the mirror housing (A) from the bracket

(B).

Fig. 15: Separating Mirror Housing From Bracket
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

9. Remove the six screws, and the actuator (A).

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2006-08 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Power Mirrors - Civic (All Except Hybrid)

Fig. 16: Removing Actuator
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10. Route the wire harness (A) of the new actuator through the hole in the bracket

(B) and gasket (C).

Fig. 17: Routing Wire Harness Of Actuator Through Hole In Bracket And
Gasket
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Power Mirrors - Civic (All Except Hybrid)

11. Install the actuator, bracket, harness clip, and gasket in the reverse order of

removal.

12. Insert the new actuator terminals into the connector in the original

arrangement.

Fig. 18: Inserting New Actuator Terminals Into Connector
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

13. Apply tape to seal the intersection of the wire harness and the gasket.
14. Reassemble in the reverse order of disassembly. Be careful not to break the

mirror when reinstalling it to the actuator.

15. Reinstall the mirror assembly on the door.
16. Operate the power mirror to ensure smooth operation.

2-DOOR

1. Remove the mirror holder (see MIRROR HOLDER REPLACEMENT ).

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Power Mirrors - Civic (All Except Hybrid)