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Front Door Latch Replacement

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NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands.
  1. Raise the glass fully.
  2. Remove the door panel  and the inner handle (see Front Door Panel Removal/Installation 
  3. Remove the plastic cover, as needed (see step  3.
  4. Detach the rod fastener (see step  5.
  5. Disconnect the outer handle rod from the outer handle (see step  6.
  6. Disconnect the cylinder cable from the latch (see step  7.
  7. Pull the glass run channel (A) away as needed, and remove the bolt, then remove the center lower channel (B) by pulling it downward.
    Fig 1: Glass Run Channel With Torque Specifications
    G08055074Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Remove the screws (A, B) securing the latch (C), then remove the latch through the hole in the door. Take care not to bend the outer handle rod (D), the latch cable (E) and the inner handle cable (F).
    Fig 2: Outer Handle Latch Replacement Components With Torque Specifications
    G08055075Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Remove the foam seals (A, B) from the latch protector (C) and the latch (D).
    Fig 3: Identifying Foam Seals, Latch Protector And Latch
    G08055076Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Remove the screw, then remove the latch protector (A) from the latch (B).
    Fig 4: Removing Latch Protector From Latch And Screw
    G08055077Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  11. Detach the latch cable (A) and the inner handle cable (B) from the latch (C).
    Fig 5: Detaching Latch Cable And Inner Handle Cable From Latch
    G08055078Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  12. Install the latch in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
    • Before reinstalling the latch protector (A), clean the latch (B) and the latch protector surfaces with isopropyl alcohol where the new foam seals (C, D) will be attached.
    • After reinstalling the latch protector to the latch, attach the new foam seals to the protector and the latch.
    • Make sure that the actuator connector is plugged in properly, and that the cylinder cable and the outer handle rod 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.
    Fig 6: Identifying Latch Protector And Foam Seals
    G08055079Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
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