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Model Applicable To File Under Bulletin No.

97–039
1997 ALL BODY
PRELIDE Issue Date
MAY 1997

Service Manual Update: Mirror Replacement

The 1997 Prelude Service Manual incorrectly describes 4. Remove the mirror, and retain the snap rings.
the Mirror Replacement procedure. Make a note on the
correct service manual page in the Body section to refer
to this service bulletin. OLD MIRROR
(Discard.)
MIRROR REPLACEMENT
1. Pivot the mirror to access the center ball/socket
from the top.
HOUSING
MIRROR SNAP RINGS (3)
(Retain.)

5. Install the snap rings onto the new mirror.

NEW MIRROR

CENTER SNAP RING

(Slide off the center SNAP RINGS
ball /socket first.)
2. Slide the snap ring off the center mirror socket, and
pry lightly with a flat-tip screwdriver on the mirror to Wear leather gloves to protect your hands from broken
separate the ball from the socket. glass in case the mirror breaks during installation.
3. Repeat the procedure for the bottom worm-drive
ball/socket, then the left ball/socket. Make sure you
6. Press on the center of the mirror to reconnect each
follow this order to prevent damaging the actuator.
ball/socket. To prevent the glass from breaking, do not
apply excessive pressure on the sides of the mirror.

BOTTOM
SNAP RING
(Slide off next.)
Press on center of
mirror to reinstall.

LEFT SNAP RING

(Slide off last.) WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
None; this is for information only.
 1997 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. – All Rights Reserved ATB 18719 (9704) 1 of 1