For U Solution

How to Install a Side Mirror on a 2005 Acura MDX

The procedure for installing the side mirrors on a 2005 Acura MDX is the same for all first-generation models. The procedure varies slightly between the left and right side mirrors.

Instructions

1

Lower the window completely. Disconnect the clips and hook on the cover of the mirror mount. Detach the cover from the mirror mount by hand, and unplug the electrical connector for the tweeter in the door.

2

Detach the cap from the mirror, and remove the retaining screw with a socket wrench. Pull the inner handle on the mirror forward, and disconnect the rod from the handle. Unplug the electrical connector for the power door lock.

3

Disconnect the clips on the door panel with a trim pad remover. Pull the panel up to remove it from the door. Detach the electrical connector for the speaker in the door.

4

Unplug the wiring harness on the door from the drivers side mirror. Detach the socket for the courtesy light bulb if you are removing the passengers side mirror. Remove the clip for the wiring harness from the passengers door panel.

5

Pull up on the upper seal for the door to access the electrical connector under the seal. Detach the connector in the mirror and its harness clip. Remove the mounting bolts for the mirror with a socket wrench, and push out the clip on the mirror. Remove the mirror from the vehicle.

6

Install the new mirror to its mount, and attach the clip. Fasten the mirror into the mount with the mounting bolts. Attach the electrical connector for the mirror and its harness clip. Connect the electrical connector under the doors upper seal.

7

Connect the wiring harness on the drivers side door to the mirror. Attach the socket for the courtesy light bulb and clip for the wiring harness on the passengers side door panel. Attach the electrical connector for the door speaker, and install the door panel to the door.

8

Plug the electrical connector into the door lock, and connect the inner handle for the door. Fasten the retaining screw for the mirror with a socket wrench, and attach the cap for the mirror. Plug in the electrical connector for the tweeter in the door, and attach the cover for the mirror mount.

Posted by Unknown at 7:30 AM

Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to Facebook

Labels: 2005, a, acura, how, install, mdx, mirror, on, side, to