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Rear Door Latch Replacement

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NOTE:
  • Put on gloves to protect your hands.
  • Take care not to scratch the door and related parts.
  1. Remove the door panel (see REAR DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  2. Disconnect the latch cable and the inner handle cable from the inner handle (see step  9 ).
  3. Remove the screws, then remove the pull pocket base (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Pull Pocket Base And Screws
    G06430914Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Detach the harness clips (A), then disconnect the power door lock actuator connector (B).
    Fig 2: Identifying Harness Clips And Power Door Lock Actuator Connector
    G06430915Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Remove the plug caps (C), then remove the plastic cover (D), as needed.
    NOTE: If the plastic cover is damaged or torn, replace it.
  6. Remove the rear lower channel (see REAR DOOR GLASS AND REGULATOR REPLACEMENT ).
  7. Detach the rod fastener (A), then disconnect the outer handle rod (B) with a clip remover.
    NOTE: Remove the rod fastener from the outer handle base, then replace it with new one.
    Fig 3: Identifying Outer Handle Rod And Rod Fastener
    G06430916Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Remove the screws (A, B), then remove the latch (C) through the hole in the door.
    NOTE: Take care not to bend the latch cable or the inner handle cable.
    Fig 4: Latch And Screws With Torque Specifications
    G06430917Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Remove the screws, then remove the latch protector (A).
    Fig 5: Identifying Latch Protector And Screws
    G06430918Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Disconnect the latch cable (A) and the inner handle cable (B).
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Latch Cable And Inner Handle Cable
    G06430919Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  11. Install the cable in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
    • Make sure the actuator is plugged in properly.
    • Make sure the latch cable and the inner handle cable are connected securely.
    • Make sure the door locks and opens properly.
    • When reinstalling the door panel, make sure the plastic cover is installed properly and sealed around its outside perimeter to seal out water.
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