Iam starting this thread so that everyone who is curious about the myths of the TSX mirrors can benefit. A big round of applause and special thanks to Joyce(04punisher) for the help.
Iam going to do the cutting in the morning finish it up as fast as I can.
Parts Required
Tools Required:
First we start by removing the stock mirror and open it apart.
1> Pry out the cover in the picture, it is held in place by clips so gently pull it out
2> After you remove it, this is how its gonna look
3> Disconnect the black connector from the white socket by pressing the clip in the bottom and pulling it away
4> Now remove the 3 bolts with 8mm socket but leave the top left one intact. The Bottom right screw needs to be removed by some pliers or small adjustably wrench cause the ratchet wont reach. From the outside of the car, gently pull out the mirror but dont pull it too hard. Also you will have to free the clips of the socket from the inside.
5> Mirror removed and ready for surgery
6> Remove these screws but be careful not to strip them
7> Now cut the cable in the middle and remove the bracket from the mirror housing
8> Hold the assembly like shown and from one corner lift up the mirror and pry it out from the clip holding it and remove the mirror
9> Pop the silver tabs in the bottom to remove the plastic cover on the back that matches to the color of your car and completely remove the cover
10> Remove the 3 screws and one in the bottom of the base to remove the motor and motor bracket from the shell
11> Everything apart but dont throw anything away. Remove the white motor from the metal bracket.
12> Do the same on the TSX's mirror but keep track of the parts.
13> Accord's bracket(left) Vs the TSX(right). You need to cut the Accord's bracket and modify it to fit the TSX shell.
Iam going to do the cutting in the morning finish it up as fast as I can.
Parts Required
- Pair of TSX side mirrors in any color
- Pair of Accord side mirror(can use the one on the car or buy a spare)
Tools Required:
- Phillips and flathead screw drivers
- Dremel or similar cutting tool
- ratchet or similar with 8mm socket
- Alot of patience
- Soldering iron and wire
- Electrical tape
First we start by removing the stock mirror and open it apart.
1> Pry out the cover in the picture, it is held in place by clips so gently pull it out
2> After you remove it, this is how its gonna look
3> Disconnect the black connector from the white socket by pressing the clip in the bottom and pulling it away
4> Now remove the 3 bolts with 8mm socket but leave the top left one intact. The Bottom right screw needs to be removed by some pliers or small adjustably wrench cause the ratchet wont reach. From the outside of the car, gently pull out the mirror but dont pull it too hard. Also you will have to free the clips of the socket from the inside.
5> Mirror removed and ready for surgery
6> Remove these screws but be careful not to strip them
7> Now cut the cable in the middle and remove the bracket from the mirror housing
8> Hold the assembly like shown and from one corner lift up the mirror and pry it out from the clip holding it and remove the mirror
9> Pop the silver tabs in the bottom to remove the plastic cover on the back that matches to the color of your car and completely remove the cover
10> Remove the 3 screws and one in the bottom of the base to remove the motor and motor bracket from the shell
11> Everything apart but dont throw anything away. Remove the white motor from the metal bracket.
12> Do the same on the TSX's mirror but keep track of the parts.
13> Accord's bracket(left) Vs the TSX(right). You need to cut the Accord's bracket and modify it to fit the TSX shell.