Replace 2011 pilot side mirror - Honda Pilot

pwalessi · 03-31-2011, 05:32 PM

I don't mean to cross post, but I posted this in the 2011 year specific forum and I'm not sure that's the right place for my question.

Anyway, I have a crack in the driver's side mirror. I found some instructions online for replacing it by just popping the old mirror out of the housing and replacing it. However, I'm not sure this is correct because the mirror has a defogger and surely has an electrical connection.

I don't really want to spring for $150 for the repair manual, so I am hoping that someone can give me some advice before I proceed. I've already ordered the replacement mirror.

Thanks!

Pat

cofetym · 03-31-2011, 05:56 PM

This does not show your year but I'd imagine that the install is the same.

http://www.muthco.com/epapers/21001040.pdf

pwalessi · 03-31-2011, 06:52 PM

..I guess I'll know how similar it is when I try to pop the mirror off!

I'll take some pictures in case anyone else has the same problem.

Thanks for your help.

samc · 03-31-2011, 07:21 PM

Slide pull out the old mirror and disconnect the connection for the heater. Then reattach it to new mirror and slide mirror in the same fashion. Don't worry it's very obvious once you get the broken mirror off.

BTW this is pretty much the same for any car. But most cars the mirror will just pull out instead of sligtly up and out.

evarsallona · 04-01-2011, 12:20 AM

Here's a picture of the back of the mirror

03-31-2011, 05:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
pwalessi Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 3 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Replace 2011 pilot side mirror I don't mean to cross post, but I posted this in the 2011 year specific forum and I'm not sure that's the right place for my question. Anyway, I have a crack in the driver's side mirror. I found some instructions online for replacing it by just popping the old mirror out of the housing and replacing it. However, I'm not sure this is correct because the mirror has a defogger and surely has an electrical connection. I don't really want to spring for $150 for the repair manual, so I am hoping that someone can give me some advice before I proceed. I've already ordered the replacement mirror. Thanks! Pat

03-31-2011, 05:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
cofetym Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 775 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	This does not show your year but I'd imagine that the install is the same. http://www.muthco.com/epapers/21001040.pdf __________________ ____________ 2005 EX-L 4wd WEATHERTECH* Floor liners, cargo liner, bug/wind deflector (Direct Order). CURTTrailer hitch /harness/Transmission and Power steering coolers (etrailer). OEM Crossbars and rear splash guard (HandA). OEM* Foglights (Ebay/yourkeylessremote). DEI * 452t Automatic Door Lock Modification (Sonixelectronics). MAXXIMAM09300 Side Marker LED light Modification (Partssystems). SEARS16009 Oil Catch Can Mod (Sears). Coffee ! Is The Planet Shaking or Is It Just Me ?

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pwalessi Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 3 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	We'll see... ..I guess I'll know how similar it is when I try to pop the mirror off! I'll take some pictures in case anyone else has the same problem. Thanks for your help.

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03-31-2011, 07:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
samc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 657 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Slide pull out the old mirror and disconnect the connection for the heater. Then reattach it to new mirror and slide mirror in the same fashion. Don't worry it's very obvious once you get the broken mirror off. BTW this is pretty much the same for any car. But most cars the mirror will just pull out instead of sligtly up and out.

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