Rear Door Outer Handle Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Insight and 2010 Honda Insight. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special Tools Required

KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014*

*Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program, 888-424-6857

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Take care not to scratch the door and related parts.
Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.

Remove the door panel (see REAR DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Raise the glass fully.
Remove the rear door latch (see REAR DOOR LATCH REPLACEMENT ).
Remove the bolts.

Fig 1: Rear Door Outer Handle Bolts With Torque Specifications
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Release the hook (A) of the outer handle (B), then remove the outer handle and the outer handle protector (C).

Fig 2: Identifying Hook And Outer Handle Protector
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Remove the rod fastener (A) from the outer handle base (B), then replace it with a new one.

Fig 3: Identifying Rod Fastener From Outer Handle Base
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Install the removed parts in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Make sure that the outer handle rod is connected securely.
- Make sure the door handle works properly.
- When reinstalling the door panel, make sure the plastic cover is installed properly and sealed around its outside perimeter to seal out water.