Mirror Holder

Mirror Holder Replacement

2-door and Japan-Produced 4-door




1. Carefully insert a flat-tip screwdriver wrapped with a shop towel under the mirror holder (A) next to the lower clips (B), then pry out on the clip portions. Take care not to scratch the mirror.
2. Separate the mirror holder from the actuator (C) by slowly pulling them apart while separating the adhesive portion (D) and releasing the hooks (E, F). If equipped, disconnect the mirror defogger connector (G).
3. If equipped, reconnect the mirror defogger connector.
4. Reattach the hooks of the mirror holder to the actuator, then position the mirror holder on the actuator. Carefully push on the clip portions of the mirror holder until the mirror holder locks into place.
5. Check the operation of the actuator.

U.S.A-Produced 4-door

1. Adjust the mirror fully to the inward position.




2. Insert a long, thin flat-tipped screwdriver along the ribs (A) on the mirror holder (B). Slide the tip of the screwdriver between the mirror holder and the actuator (C).
3. Quickly twist the screwdriver to separate the mirror holder from the mirror actuator.
4. Insert the screwdriver further under the mirror holder and twist it again.

NOTE: Do not pry up on the mirror holder to separate the two parts, as this can cause either the mirror glass or actuator to break.




5. Separate the mirror holder (A) from the actuator (B) by slowly pulling them apart while separating the adhesive (C). If equipped, disconnect the mirror defogger connectors (D) from the heater pad terminals.
6. Remove any remaining adhesive from the actuator.
7. If equipped, reconnect the mirror defogger connectors.
8. Reattach the mirror holder to the actuator, then position the mirror holder on the actuator. Carefully push on the mirror holder until the mirror holder snaps into place.
9. Check the operation of the actuator.