Door Outer Handle Replacement

Special Tools Required 

KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014*

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

1. Remove the door panel (see DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  ).
2. Raise the glass fully.
3. Remove the screws, then remove the pull pocket brackets (A).
   Fig 1: Identifying Pull Pocket Brackets With Screws

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4. Disconnect the power door lock actuator connector (A), and detach the door harness clips (B).
   Fig 2: Identifying Power Door Lock Actuator Connector, Door Harness Clips And Plastic Cover

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5. Remove the plastic cover (C) as needed.
   1. Remove the plug cap (D).
   2. Pass the door harness (E) through the slit (F) in the plastic cover.
      NOTE: If the plastic cover is damaged or torn, replace it with a new one.
6. Remove the door latch (see DOOR LATCH REPLACEMENT  ).
7. Remove the maintenance cap (A) and the door outer handle hole seal (B).
   Fig 3: Identifying Maintenance Cap And Door Outer Handle Hole Seal

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8. Loosen the bolt (A) of the rear side of the door outer handle (B).
   Fig 4: Door Outer Handle With Bolt With Torque Specifications

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9. Remove the bolt (C) of the front side of the door outer handle.
10. Remove the lock cylinder cable (A) (driver's door) and slide the outer handle protector (B) forward, then remove it.
    Fig 5: Identifying Lock Cylinder Cable, Outer Handle Protector And Retainer

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11. Driver's door: If the retainer (C) of the cylinder cable/key cylinder is damaged, release the hooks (D), then replace it with a new one.
12. Remove the outer handle (A) from the door (B).
    NOTE: Take care not to scratch the door.
    Fig 6: Removing Outer Handle From Door

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13. Remove the rod fastener (A) from the outer handle base (B), then replace the rod fastener with a new one.
    Fig 7: Removing Rod Fastener From Outer Handle Base

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14. Install the removed parts in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
    • Make sure that the actuator connector is plugged in properly, and that the outer handle rod is connected securely.
    • Make sure the door handle operates properly.
    • Make sure the door key cylinder/door lock operates properly.
    • When reinstalling the door panel, make sure the plastic cover is installed properly and sealed around its outside perimeter to seal out water.
    • Push the clips and hooks into place securely.