Acura RL. Manual - part 720

2005-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT

Power Mirrors - RL 

COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX 

Fig. 1: Identifying Power Mirrors Component Location 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

POWER MIRROR SWITCH TEST/REPLACEMENT 

1. Carefully pry the switch panel out from the dashboard.  

2. Disconnect the 10P connector (A) from the power mirror switch (B). 

 

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Fig. 2: Identifying Power Mirror Switch And 10P Connector 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

3. Check for continuity between the terminals in each switch position (see Fig. 3). 

Mirror Switch:  

Fig. 3: Checking For Continuity Between Terminals In Each Switch Position - Mirror Switch 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

4. If the continuity is not as specified, replace the power mirror switch.  

POWER MIRROR ACTUATOR TEST 

1. Remove the door panel (see FRONT DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).  

2. Disconnect the 16P connector (A) from the power mirror actuator (B). 

NOTE:

The power mirror actuator can be tested by using the HDS and following 
these steps: 

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Select BODY ELECTRICAL from the SYSTEM SELECT menu.  

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Select FUNCTION TEST, and then the appropriate power mirror function 
test.  

 

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Fig. 4: Identifying Power Mirror Actuator And 16P Connector 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

3. Check actuator operation by connecting power and ground (see Fig. 5). 

Fig. 5: Checking For Continuity Between Terminals In Each Switch Position 
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4. If the mirror fails to work properly, replace the mirror actuator. 

Defogger Test  

5. Check the resistance between the No. 15 and No. 14 terminals of the 16P connector. There should be 

about 8 ohms or less. 

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If the resistance is not as specified, check for an open circuit.  

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If there is no open circuit and the harness is OK, replace the power mirror actuator (see 
POWER MIRROR ACTUATOR REPLACEMENT ).  

POWER MIRROR ACTUATOR REPLACEMENT 

Removal  

1. Remove the mirror holder (see POWER MIRROR REPLACEMENT ), the power mirror (see 

POWER MIRROR REPLACEMENT ), and disconnect the power mirror 16P connector.  

2. Record the 16P connector terminal location and wire harness color.  

3. Disassemble the power mirror 16P connector (A), and remove the terminals from it. 

 

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Fig. 6: Identifying Power Mirror 16P Connector 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

4. Remove the gasket (A), then remove the screw and clip (B). 

Fig. 7: Identifying Gasket, Screw And Clip 
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5. Remove the three TORX screws, and separate the mirror housing (A) from the bracket (B). 

Fig. 8: Identifying Mirror Housing, Bracket And Torx Screws 
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