🔧 Fit - Side-View Mirror Replacement

This procedure replaces the complete power side-view mirror assembly. The interior door panel must be loosened so you can disconnect the electrical connector and reach the mirror mounting nuts.

Assumption: You are replacing complete standard power-mirror assemblies without aftermarket wiring.

Difficulty Level: Beginner | Estimated Time: 0.5-1 hour per side

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⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• ⚠️ Support the mirror before removing its final mounting nut so it cannot fall against the door.
• ⚠️ Wear safety glasses and gloves because damaged mirror glass can have sharp edges.
• ⚠️ Use plastic trim tools around painted and interior surfaces.
• ⚠️ Switch the ignition completely off before disconnecting the mirror wiring.
• ⚠️ Battery disconnection is not normally required for this repair.

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🔧 Required Tools

You'll need the following tools for this repair:

• Plastic interior trim-removal tool set
• Phillips #2 screwdriver
• 8mm socket
• 1/4-inch drive ratchet
• 1/4-inch drive extension, 3-inch
• 1/4-inch drive torque wrench, 2-20 Nm range
• Magnetic pickup tool, 18-inch
• Work gloves
• Safety glasses

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🔩 Required Parts

HowToo sells all the parts you need for this repair:

• Driver-side power mirror assembly - Qty: 1
• Passenger-side power mirror assembly - Qty: 1
• Mirror mounting foam seal - Qty: 1 per mirror if not included
• Interior door-panel retaining clips - Qty: As needed

Buy only the side being replaced. Verify that the replacement has the same electrical connector and mirror functions as the original.

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📋 Before You Begin

• 📋 Park your Fit on level ground, apply the parking brake, and lower the window.
• 📋 Move the replacement mirror by hand only if its instructions permit it; do not force the power-adjustment mechanism.
• 📋 Check that the new assembly includes its foam weather seal. This seal keeps water and wind noise out of the door.
• 📋 Have a safe padded surface ready for the removed mirror.

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🔨 Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps in order:

Step 1: Switch Off Electrical Power

• Turn the ignition off and remove the key, if equipped.
• Wait at least one minute before unplugging the mirror connector.
• No tool or infotainment-menu procedure is required.

Step 2: Remove the Inner Mirror Garnish

• Use a plastic interior trim-removal tool to pry the triangular garnish away from the upper front corner of the door.
• The garnish is the small triangular interior cover directly opposite the mirror.
• Pull it inward carefully to release its clips, then lift it away.
• Work slowly; aged trim clips can break.

Step 3: Remove the Door-Panel Fasteners

• Use a plastic interior trim-removal tool to open the small cover behind the inside door-release handle.
• Remove the exposed screw with a Phillips #2 screwdriver.
• Use the plastic interior trim-removal tool to lift the armrest or switch-panel cover enough to expose its fastener and connector.
• Remove the exposed screw with the Phillips #2 screwdriver.
• Press each connector lock and unplug the window-switch connector by its plastic housing, not its wires.

Step 4: Release the Door Panel

• Insert the plastic interior trim-removal tool between the lower edge of the panel and the metal door.
• Work around the bottom and both sides, releasing one retaining clip at a time.
• Lift the door panel straight upward to unhook it from the window ledge.
• Support the panel while disconnecting any remaining connectors.
• If complete removal is necessary, unhook the inside-handle cables while noting their original positions.
• A retaining clip is a reusable plastic fastener that holds the panel to the door.

Step 5: Disconnect the Mirror Wiring

• Locate the mirror’s electrical connector near the upper front portion of the door.
• Press its locking tab by hand and separate the connector.
• Release the mirror harness from any door-mounted clips by hand or with the plastic interior trim-removal tool.
• Note the harness routing so the replacement wire will not contact the window mechanism.

Step 6: Remove the Original Mirror

• Hold the mirror firmly from outside the door.
• Use an 8mm socket, 3-inch extension, and 1/4-inch drive ratchet to remove the mirror mounting nuts.
• Use the magnetic pickup tool if a nut begins to fall inside the door.
• Pull the mirror straight away from the door while guiding its wiring through the opening.
• Do not pry against the painted door surface.

Step 7: Install the Replacement Mirror

• Confirm the foam weather seal is flat against the replacement mirror base.
• Feed the wiring through the door opening and place the mirror studs into their mounting holes.
• Hold the mirror flush against the door and start every mounting nut by hand.
• Tighten the nuts evenly with the 8mm socket, 3-inch extension, and 1/4-inch drive ratchet.
• Use the 1/4-inch drive torque wrench and 8mm socket to tighten each mounting nut to 9.8 Nm (7.2 ft-lbs).
• Do not overtighten the nuts; excessive force can crack the mirror base.

Step 8: Connect and Test the Mirror

• Route the harness exactly like the original and secure it in its clips by hand.
• Push the electrical connectors together until their locks click.
• Temporarily reconnect the window-switch connector if it was removed.
• Turn the ignition on and operate the mirror switch through all four directions.
• Switch the ignition off after confirming proper operation.

Step 9: Reinstall the Door Panel

• Replace any damaged retaining clips by hand before installing the panel.
• Reconnect the inside-handle cables and all electrical connectors in their original positions.
• Hang the upper edge of the panel over the window ledge.
• Align each clip with its door hole, then press around the panel by hand until every clip locks.
• Install the armrest and handle screws with the Phillips #2 screwdriver until snug; these small trim screws do not require heavy force.
• Reinstall the screw covers and switch panel using the plastic interior trim-removal tool only where needed.

Step 10: Reinstall the Mirror Garnish

• Align the triangular garnish clips with their mounting points.
• Press the garnish toward the door by hand until it sits flat and securely clips into place.
• Repeat the complete procedure on the opposite door if replacing both mirrors.

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✅ After Repair

• ✅ Test the mirror through its full adjustment range without holding the switch after movement stops.
• ✅ Test the window, door lock, inside handle, and speaker functions.
• ✅ Confirm the door panel is secure and does not rattle.
• ✅ Verify the mirror base sits evenly against the door with no visible gap in the foam seal.
• ✅ Adjust the mirror only after sitting in your normal driving position.
• ✅ No coding, scan-tool programming, or ADAS calibration is normally required for the standard mirror assembly.

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💰 DIY vs Shop Cost

Shop Cost: $350-$750 for both sides (parts + labor)

DIY Cost: $160-$450 for both sides (parts only)

You Save: $190-$300 by doing it yourself!

Shop labor rates vary but typically run $100-$150/hour. This repair takes a shop approximately 1-2 hours for both sides.

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