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If your side-view mirror is cracked, loose, or no longer adjusting properly, replacing it can restore both safety and visibility while driving. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the side-view mirror on a 2001–2005 Honda Civic. It also walks you through how to safely remove the interior door panel to access the mirror mounting points. No advanced mechanical experience is required.
Before you begin the repair, make sure that your car is off. For some Honda Civic models, removing the door panel is not required to replace the mirror. If this applies to your vehicle, you may skip steps 2–8, 16–17, and 19–23.
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Insert a plastic pry tool into the space between the mirror cover and mirror mount.
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Pry around the edges to loosen it and remove the mirror cover.
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Use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to remove both screws from the door handle.
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4x12 mm oem tap screw
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5x20 mm oem tap screw
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Pull the door handle to reveal the clip attached to the actuator rod.
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Apply slight pressure with your finger, or use needle-nose pliers to remove the clip from the actuator rod.
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Hold down the tabs and disconnect the power cable connector from the door handle.
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Remove the door handle and set it aside.
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Use a plastic opening tool to remove the screw cover in the armrest. Use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to remove the 4x16 self tapping screw.
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Insert the pry tool into the armrest and apply slight pressure to remove the armrest.
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Squeeze the tabs and disconnect the power cable connector from the armrest.
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Use the Phillips #2 screwdriver to remove the 5x20 mm oem tap screws where the armrest was.
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Insert the pry tool or a flat-blade screwdriver into the door panel and apply slight pressure to pop the door panel loose.
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Lift and remove the door panel.
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Squeeze the connector tabs and disconnect the power cable from the mirror.
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Move the lever on the ratchet to the right to set it to loosen.
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Use the 1/4 inch ratchet with an 8mm socket to remove the nuts by repeatedly rotating counterclockwise.
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Press the connector tab and with your other hand pull the mirror out to remove it.
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Align the new mirror's mounting bolts with the holes.
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Tighten the nuts with your hand first and then use the 1/4-inch ratchet to secure them.
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Put the door panel back on and make sure the door clips of the door panel align with the car.
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Apply firm pressure and tap where the door clips are to ensure the door stays on.
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Use the Phillips #2 screwdriver to replace the 5X20 mm OEM tap screws in the armrest cavity to ensure the door panel stays put.
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Reattach the mirror cover and apply firm pressure to ensure that is stays on.
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Reattach the door clip by rotating it to the left onto the actuator rod.
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Once the clip is reattached, you can insert the door handle back into place.
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Use the screwdriver to replace the door handle screws.
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5x20 mm oem tap screw
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4x12 mm oem tap screw
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Attach the armrest and make sure the cable connector goes under the door panel.
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Use the screwdriver to secure the 4x16 mm self tapping screw to the armrest.
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You have completed this guide!
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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