Looking for DIY info on replacing side mirror

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My 16 year old had her first accident in our new 2014 EX! (I know...why am I letting a 16 y.o. drive a new car?? Long story...). Anyway, fortunately, the damage was very minor: three deep scratches in the passenger side mirror cover. I am looking for DIY info on how to replace the mirror or, even better, how to replace just the mirror "Skull Cap" (Item 2/8 in the attached). I can order the cap in the matching color (dyno blue, B561P) which, since its a molded piece, should be close enough and avoid any painting. My biggest concern/question is how to replace the cap without doing further damage to the mirror assembly?

I found this exploded view here: http://www.hondapartscheap.com/auto...rior-bumper/mirror-2/?trim=ex&engine=variable and lots of videos and instructions for past generations but haven't found anything for 9th gen. Thank you!
 

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adcst12 said:
My 16 year old had her first accident in our new 2014 EX! (I know...why am I letting a 16 y.o. drive a new car?? Long story...). Anyway, fortunately, the damage was very minor: three deep scratches in the passenger side mirror cover. I am looking for DIY info on how to replace the mirror or, even better, how to replace just the mirror "Skull Cap" (Item 2/8 in the attached). I can order the cap in the matching color (dyno blue, B561P) which, since its a molded piece, should be close enough and avoid any painting. My biggest concern/question is how to replace the cap without doing further damage to the mirror assembly?

I found this exploded view here: http://www.hondapartscheap.com/auto...rior-bumper/mirror-2/?trim=ex&engine=variable and lots of videos and instructions for past generations but haven't found anything for 9th gen. Thank you!
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When matching paint color, be aware that there are two versions of Dyno Blue.
 
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Left side or right side? I have my original side mirror housings if you want pictures.
 
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I replaced my skull cap from some errant road debris. Get a set of plastic trim removal tools, move gently around the perimeter, and you'll be able to remove the existing skull cap. Take note of the clips on the new skull cap, and that will give you a good idea where to pry, and where not to.
 
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adcst12 said:
Thanks. Will I be ok if I order by color number (in my case, B561P)??
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Yes, that's the only DBP you can choose. Luckily the 2013's and 2014's don't have the same issue with DBP as the 2012's do. And the caps are different between the 2012 and 2013-2014, size/shape wise.
 
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