Instructions on How to Replace Side Mirrors
#1
Instructions on How to Replace Side Mirrors
Hello all. I'm rather annoyed at myself for sliding my 2009 Honda Fit Sport into a parking lot pillar yesterday evening (damn winter weather) and damaging my driver's side mirror. I called the Honda dealership for replacement information and they want $405 + tax for the job.
While the dealership price isn't unreasonable, I'd like to try to tackle the job myself before resorting to the dealership. I've replaced mirrors on a pre-2000 Dodge Neon and Ford Escort before, but nothing on any vehicles made in the past 10 years.
Is there anywhere I can get detailed instructions on how to replace the mirror (i.e. information on removing the door panel and mirror assembly)?
Thanks in advance!
While the dealership price isn't unreasonable, I'd like to try to tackle the job myself before resorting to the dealership. I've replaced mirrors on a pre-2000 Dodge Neon and Ford Escort before, but nothing on any vehicles made in the past 10 years.
Is there anywhere I can get detailed instructions on how to replace the mirror (i.e. information on removing the door panel and mirror assembly)?
Thanks in advance!
#2
Hello all. I'm rather annoyed at myself for sliding my 2009 Honda Fit Sport into a parking lot pillar yesterday evening (damn winter weather) and damaging my driver's side mirror. I called the Honda dealership for replacement information and they want $405 + tax for the job.
While the dealership price isn't unreasonable, I'd like to try to tackle the job myself before resorting to the dealership. I've replaced mirrors on a pre-2000 Dodge Neon and Ford Escort before, but nothing on any vehicles made in the past 10 years.
Is there anywhere I can get detailed instructions on how to replace the mirror (i.e. information on removing the door panel and mirror assembly)?
Thanks in advance!
While the dealership price isn't unreasonable, I'd like to try to tackle the job myself before resorting to the dealership. I've replaced mirrors on a pre-2000 Dodge Neon and Ford Escort before, but nothing on any vehicles made in the past 10 years.
Is there anywhere I can get detailed instructions on how to replace the mirror (i.e. information on removing the door panel and mirror assembly)?
Thanks in advance!
Have you bought new mirrors yet? if not how about replacing with some powered ones! im considering this myself.
#3
Perhaps the thread on adding turn signals to the side mirrors might help? To do that, you need to get down as far as removing the glass mirror and the outer cover:
https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...s-winkers.html
If you actually need to replace the part where it attaches to the car, then you might need the service manual...
https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...s-winkers.html
If you actually need to replace the part where it attaches to the car, then you might need the service manual...
#5
Perhaps the thread on adding turn signals to the side mirrors might help? To do that, you need to get down as far as removing the glass mirror and the outer cover:
https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...s-winkers.html
If you actually need to replace the part where it attaches to the car, then you might need the service manual...
https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...s-winkers.html
If you actually need to replace the part where it attaches to the car, then you might need the service manual...
#6
Perhaps the thread on adding turn signals to the side mirrors might help? To do that, you need to get down as far as removing the glass mirror and the outer cover:
https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...s-winkers.html
If you actually need to replace the part where it attaches to the car, then you might need the service manual...
https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...s-winkers.html
If you actually need to replace the part where it attaches to the car, then you might need the service manual...
Shouldn't removing the mirror from the door be fairly straightforward, following the linked post. The picture where it showed 3 bolts exposed after removing the cover right above in the corner where the mirror attaches to the door? Then just snake the wire in there to the connector (or snip & add extension wire like above)
#7
I need to do the same on my 09 Fit. I'm thinking of ordering from ebay one of the whole non-heated powered mirrors, where it includes everything including wire with connector.
Shouldn't removing the mirror from the door be fairly straightforward, following the linked post. The picture where it showed 3 bolts exposed after removing the cover right above in the corner where the mirror attaches to the door? Then just snake the wire in there to the connector (or snip & add extension wire like above)
Shouldn't removing the mirror from the door be fairly straightforward, following the linked post. The picture where it showed 3 bolts exposed after removing the cover right above in the corner where the mirror attaches to the door? Then just snake the wire in there to the connector (or snip & add extension wire like above)
#8
To follow up, I just replaced my left mirror yesterday, didn't even have to disconnect the power/lock console plug, after unclipping, just turned the whole panel vertically while still connected so it rests on the ground as I unplugged the mirror adapter and put in new one.
The 3 hex bolts mounted fine (from picture I posted above), but the philips screw doesn't go into my new mirror (it seems smaller). Not sure what it does, maybe stabilizes the mirror? I noticed it vibrates more than my previous broken one, but that could just be due to the lower quality non-OEM replacement.
The 3 hex bolts mounted fine (from picture I posted above), but the philips screw doesn't go into my new mirror (it seems smaller). Not sure what it does, maybe stabilizes the mirror? I noticed it vibrates more than my previous broken one, but that could just be due to the lower quality non-OEM replacement.
#10
In the picture a few posts above, there's a hole that has a philips screw that is between the two hex bolts on the left and one on right.
#11
I see it now. What did it do on the old mirror? Can you see what it went into? Your mirror should not vibrate.
#13
Just a warning, I didn't get it from reading the original instructions, be careful to snake the wire harness UNDER a metal arm in the door so it doesn't interefere with the power windows. When I did this originally I didn't pay attention, and first time I lowered the windows, it ripped the connector. Luckily it didn't break in another spot and the connector still works.
#15
I just had an accident yesterday where some oncoming jerk wrecked my drivers side mirror and didn't stop. The glass shattered as did the plastic cover at the back. I know the glass can be replaced separately but can the plastic shroud that faces forward or do I just need to do the whole assembly? Also is the below part all I need. From the part it looks like the plastic shell in front can be replaced without the whole unit? I reviewed several youtube videos and it looks like the hardest part is not dropping the 10mm bolts down the door.
https://www.1aauto.com/2009-12-honda...BoCSnoQAvD_BwE
Edit: is is an 09 base.
https://www.1aauto.com/2009-12-honda...BoCSnoQAvD_BwE
Edit: is is an 09 base.
#17
I'll check again but the insides look intact. I saw another video. One the bolts need to be accessed by 3 holes through the door in another there is just a plastic panel and the bolts are beneath it at the corner of the door. Not sure which for the GE. I already ordered the part so I guess I'll just replace the whole thing.
#18
PN = 76258TK6305
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looks like, you want part # 11
https://www.hondapartsguys.com/oem-p...BlZWQtbWFudWFs
looks like, you want part # 11
#19
PN = 76258TK6305
https://www.hondapartsguys.com/oem-p...BlZWQtbWFudWFs
looks like, you want part # 11
https://www.hondapartsguys.com/oem-p...BlZWQtbWFudWFs
looks like, you want part # 11