Honda Civic. Manual — part 889

Fig. 9: Identifying Mirror, Clip And Door

6. Install the mirror in the reverse order of removal, and make sure the connector

is plugged in properly.

MIRROR HOLDER REPLACEMENT

2-DOOR

1. Adjust the mirror fully to the inward position.
2. Insert a long, thin flat-tipped screwdriver along the notch (A) on the mirror

holder (B). Slide the tip of the screwdriver between the mirror holder and the
actuator (C).

NOTE:

When prying with a flat-tipped screwdriver, wrap it with
protective tape to prevent damage.

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2006-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Mirrors - Civic

Fig. 10: Identifying Mirror Holder And Actuator

3. Quickly twist the screwdriver to separate the mirror holder from the mirror

actuator.

4. Insert the screwdriver further under the mirror holder and twist it again.

5. Separate the mirror holder (A) from the actuator (B) by slowly pulling the

mirror apart while separating the adhesive (C), and release the hooks (D). If
equipped, disconnect the mirror defogger connectors from the heater pad
terminals.

Fig. 11: Identifying Mirror Holder From Actuator

6. 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.

NOTE:

Do not pry up on the mirror holder to separate the two
parts, as this can cause either the mirror glass or
actuator to break.

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2006-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Mirrors - Civic

The whole of each rod should be covered with the boot. If not, adjust the
boot into proper position.

Fig. 12: Identifying Actuator Rods And Actuator Boots

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.

4-DOOR

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

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.

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2006-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Mirrors - Civic

Fig. 13: Identifying Top Edge Of Mirror Holder

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. 14: Identifying Mirror Holder And Adhesive

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.

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Mirrors - Civic