dbruskla
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Coupe DIY Heated/Manual Folding Mirrors:
*This is intended for educational purposes for what is possible, I am not responsible in any way for any damage or injury that may occur to persons or property when attempting this kind of work*
Parts Needed:
Tools Needed:
Step 1: Remove Sail Panel/Mirror Trim and Door Panel:
Step 3: De-Pin Mirror Wire Harness Plugs from Mirrors:
Step 4: Remove Rubber Seal from Mirror:
Step 5: Remove Harness Retaining Clip:
Step 6: Remove Mirror Glass from Mirror Assembly:
Step 7: Remove (3) #1 Phillips Screws OR (3) T-10 Torx Screws that mount Mirror Motor:
Step 8: Pull Mirror Motor and Harness out of Mirror Assembly:
Step 9: Prep Mirror Motors:
*This is intended for educational purposes for what is possible, I am not responsible in any way for any damage or injury that may occur to persons or property when attempting this kind of work*
Parts Needed:
- 1999-2002 Honda Accord Coupe Mirrors (Manual Folding Style)
- 1999-2001 Acura TL Mirror Motors (5-Wire)
- 1999-2001 Acura TL Mirror Glass Set (Left and Right)
- 1999-2001 Acura TL Mirror Motor Plug with small length of wires (Vehicle Door Harness Side) (Optional)
Tools Needed:
- Phillips #1 Screwdriver
- Phillips #2 Screwdriver
- 8MM Open-End Box Wrench/8MM Socket
- 9MM Socket
- T-10 Torx Bit/Screwdriver
- Needle Nose Pliers
- 3/8” or 1/4” Ratchet Wrench
- Plastic Trim Panel Tool
- Precision Screwdriver/De-Pinning Tool
- Pick Tool
- Long Zip-Tie/Wire Fishing Tool
- All-Purpose Automotive Grease
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Step 1: Remove Sail Panel/Mirror Trim and Door Panel:
- Sail Plastic Panel on Inside of Mirror has (2) Clips
- Then, use #2 Phillips to remove screw in door pocket handle in armrest
- Next, use pick tool to open flap behind chrome door handle, remove #1 Phillips screw
- Push door handle and lock switch assembly towards front of car
- Use small screwdriver to undo door latch actuator rod from handle clip, unplug lock switch
- Remove door panel clip (below mirror)
- Remove door panel (starting from bottom, working up) (trim panel tool helps) and respective wiring plugs
- (3) 8MM Nuts (1998 Non-Folding)/8MM Bolts (1999-2002 Folding), NOT the top left one closest to window, that holds the window track in place
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- Un-clip the mirror harness plug, undo harness retaining clip from door
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Step 3: De-Pin Mirror Wire Harness Plugs from Mirrors:
- Un-clip Locking Tab holding wire terminal pins in clip using precision screw driver, carefully prying in each point below:
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- In each of the gaps above each wire pin, there is a plastic tab that will need to be pried up to release pin. Use either a precision flat-head screwdriver or wire de-pinning tool to gently pry up on tab while pulling each respective wire out.
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- Once all pins are removed, it should look like this:
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Step 4: Remove Rubber Seal from Mirror:
- Careful to not break white plastic clip, needle nose pliers help to squeeze tab while feeding it through seal
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Step 5: Remove Harness Retaining Clip:
- There is a 9MM Nut, Loosen to remove harness clip from stud
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- Remove plastic clip from harness
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Step 6: Remove Mirror Glass from Mirror Assembly:
- I found it easiest to grab from bottom of glass and pry upwards first, then the side to release
- Don’t be alarmed if motor actuator pegs come off with glass, this is normal
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Step 7: Remove (3) #1 Phillips Screws OR (3) T-10 Torx Screws that mount Mirror Motor:
- WARNING: in my experience, the Phillips screws LOVE to rust… WD-40 or other penetrating oil MIGHT save you
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- One screw snapped…
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- SO…. One more trip to the local junk yard and found another mirror with the Torx Screws:
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Step 8: Pull Mirror Motor and Harness out of Mirror Assembly:
- Pulling harness out may require moderate force
- Should look like this when done, no snapped screws!
![48541531057_0c72475268_k.jpg](/forums/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F48541531057_0c72475268_k.jpg&hash=fb3e9d1c8dc0a2e1a7d40b8dbb8d416d)
Step 9: Prep Mirror Motors:
- Compare Mirror Motors:
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