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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 or related parts.
  1. Raise the glass fully.
  2. Remove the door panel (see REAR DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  ).
  3. Disconnect the power door lock actuator connector, then detach the harness clip (see step  3 ).
  4. Remove the plastic cover, as needed (see step  4 ).

    5. Inner handle removal 

  5. Detach the latch cable fastener (A) from the latch cable (B).
    Fig 1: Identifying Latch Cable Fastener & Latch Cable
    G05959387Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Disconnect the latch cable (A) from the lock knob (B).
    Fig 2: Identifying Latch Cable From Lock Knob
    G05959388Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Detach the inner handle cable fastener (A) from the inner handle cable (B).
    Fig 3: Identifying Inner Handle Cable Fastener From Inner Handle Cable
    G05959389Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Disconnect the inner handle cable (A) from the inner handle assembly (B).
    Fig 4: Identifying Inner Handle Cable From Inner Handle Assembly
    G05959390Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    9. Latch removal 

  9. Remove the bolt, and loosen the nut, then pull the rear lower channel (A) forward.
    Fig 5: Rear Lower Channel With Bolt & Nut With Torque Specifications
    G05959391Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Disconnect the outer handle rod (A) (see step  6).
    Fig 6: Rear Door Screws & Latch With Torque Specifications
    G00491894Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  11. Remove the screws (B, C), then remove the latch (D) through the gap between the rear lower channel and the door.
    NOTE: Take care not to bend the latch cable or the inner handle cable.

    12. Cable replacement 

  12. Remove the foam seals (A, B, C) from the latch protector (D) and the latch (E).
    13. Fig 7: Identifying Latch Protector, Latch & Foam Seals
    G00491895Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  13. Remove the screws, then remove the latch protector (A).
    Fig 8: Identifying Latch Protector With Screws
    G05959393Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  14. Disconnect the latch cable (A) and the inner handle cable (B).
    Fig 9: Identifying Latch Cable & Inner Handle Cable
    G05959394Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  15. Install the cable in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
    • Before reinstalling the latch protector, clean the latch and the latch protector surfaces with isopropyl alcohol where the new foam seals 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 outer handle rod and the cables 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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