Broken Mirror Replacement - Honda Pilot

JohnC · 04-27-2005, 01:18 PM

The outside passenger (right) mirror fell to the ground in its holder unbroken when the garage door frame was hit while backing out. The part that was broken was the assembly that held the mirror in place and the paint was gouged on the housing. Quote from repair shop was almost $300, part ordered and replaced myself was $140.00
I tried to document the steps with photos.
JohnC

JohnC · 04-27-2005, 01:23 PM

this was the broken part

JohnC · 04-27-2005, 01:26 PM

This shows what is under the trim piece. The trim does require some force up and out, trying to pivot away from the door. The clips are metal and are strong. At the bottom of the trim there are plastic hooks built into the trim so do not pull straight away from glass. The white clip holding the wiring needs squeezed at top and bottom to release connector.

JohnC · 04-27-2005, 01:36 PM

This shows clips on back of trim piece.

JohnC · 04-27-2005, 01:44 PM

This shows the 3 bolts to remove circled in green. The black circled nut does not need to be removed. HOLD mirror on outside before removing last bolt. Also, before starting lower window.

JohnC · 04-27-2005, 01:45 PM

Wire clip shown here attatched to new mirror housing.

JohnC · 04-27-2005, 01:50 PM

This shows the finished install with trim back in place. The trim is easier to put back on than it was to remove.

john802 · 04-27-2005, 02:31 PM

Did you replace the whole mirror assembly or just the internal parts that's holding the mirror? It's kind of expensive if you just replace the internal parts that's broken. Base from Majestic Honda's website, the actuator sub assembly(figure #3) cost $38.41. The mirror sub-assembly(figure #2) cost $12.26.

rocky · 04-27-2005, 02:38 PM

Since a mirror is glass, why not ask your insurance to pay for it. In Mass we have no deductible

jay · 04-27-2005, 02:58 PM

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Originally posted by rocky
Since a mirror is glass, why not ask your insurance to pay for it. In Mass we have no deductible

Uh, I think the glass was not broken, from my reading of the post. In any event, you've given the perfect lead-in for N_Jay to come on down and do the zero-deductible comprehensive boogie!

JohnC · 04-29-2005, 07:14 AM

The glass did not break. Yes, I replaced the entire assembly because the red paint on the outside was gouged through to base metal. I can't have my wife driving a Pilot with a deep scratch now could I.

john802 · 04-29-2005, 10:34 AM

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Originally posted by JohnC
The glass did not break. Yes, I replaced the entire assembly because the red paint on the outside was gouged through to base metal. I can't have my wife driving a Pilot with a deep scratch now could I.

I hope you kept the old side mirror assembly. You maybe able to salvage some usable parts for future use.

rocky · 04-29-2005, 11:33 AM

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Originally posted by jay
Uh, I think the glass was not broken, from my reading of the post. In any event, you've given the perfect lead-in for N_Jay to come on down and do the zero-deductible comprehensive boogie!

JohnC · 05-01-2005, 10:25 PM

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Originally posted by rocky

Need Pics? This thread has pics in more than 50% of the posts (7 of 13), well, now 7 of 14. I have some family photos if you want to see them.
JohnC

Sportymonk · 05-01-2005, 10:48 PM

Looking at the picture at the top of this page, couldn['t you just have glued to mirror back on, I can't see any damage in the photo other than the mirror is gone.

04-27-2005, 01:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NW Ohio Posts: 49 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Broken Mirror Replacement The outside passenger (right) mirror fell to the ground in its holder unbroken when the garage door frame was hit while backing out. The part that was broken was the assembly that held the mirror in place and the paint was gouged on the housing. Quote from repair shop was almost $300, part ordered and replaced myself was $140.00 I tried to document the steps with photos. JohnC __________________ Current: 2010 Honda Accord EX Polished Metal 2004 Pilot EX Midnight Black Pearl 1992 Accord LX White 1991 Accord LX Red coupe GONE but NOT forgotten: 2007 Civic EX Atomic Blue Metallic 2006 Accord SE Black Pearl 2004 Ody EX-RES Midnight Blue 2004 Pilot EX Redrock Pearl 2002 Ody EX Redrock Pearl 2001 CRV SE Gold 1999 Accord EX V6 Green 1998 Odyssey (Black Currant) 1996 Civic EX Black 1990 Accord LX Red 1987 CRX Silver

04-29-2005, 07:14 AM	#11 (permalink)
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NW Ohio Posts: 49 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	answers The glass did not break. Yes, I replaced the entire assembly because the red paint on the outside was gouged through to base metal. I can't have my wife driving a Pilot with a deep scratch now could I. __________________ Current: 2010 Honda Accord EX Polished Metal 2004 Pilot EX Midnight Black Pearl 1992 Accord LX White 1991 Accord LX Red coupe GONE but NOT forgotten: 2007 Civic EX Atomic Blue Metallic 2006 Accord SE Black Pearl 2004 Ody EX-RES Midnight Blue 2004 Pilot EX Redrock Pearl 2002 Ody EX Redrock Pearl 2001 CRV SE Gold 1999 Accord EX V6 Green 1998 Odyssey (Black Currant) 1996 Civic EX Black 1990 Accord LX Red 1987 CRX Silver

05-01-2005, 10:48 PM	#15 (permalink)
Sportymonk Super Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Rocky Mount NC Posts: 2,415 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Looking at the picture at the top of this page, couldn['t you just have glued to mirror back on, I can't see any damage in the photo other than the mirror is gone. __________________ Eagles may soar, but foxes dont get sucked into jet engines. 2005 Steel Blue Metallic EX-L with iPod P.I.E. X3 interface (keeps the cd changer!!), LED lights in doors and overhead, tow package, cargo shield, crossbars (self installed), WWongs stuff, cargo liner, extended warranty. All but the tow pkg at great saving through our sponsor hondacuraworld. 17 - 24 MPG with mileage removed for both the best and the worst atypical mileages. 183,000 miles since June 29, 2005

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04-27-2005, 02:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
rocky Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Red Sox Nation Posts: 8,645 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Since a mirror is glass, why not ask your insurance to pay for it. In Mass we have no deductible

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