Power Sliding Door Motor Unit Replacement

2002 Honda Civic SiSECTION Power Sliding Door Motor Unit Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Honda Odyssey and 2005 Honda Odyssey. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
  • Be sure to disable the power sliding door by turning the main switch off.
  • Have an assistant help you when removing and installing the power sliding door motor unit.
  • Use seat covers to avoid damaging any surfaces.
  • Take care not to scratch the center rail and body.
  • Take care not to drop and damage the door.
  • Put on gloves to protect your hands.
  1. Place the vehicle on a firm, level surface when removing and installing the door.
  2. Remove these items:
  3. Remove the screws, then remove the speaker (A), and disconnect the connector (B).
    Fig 1: Removing Speaker And Disconnecting Connector
    G03705773Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Pull back the quarter plastic cover (A).
    Fig 2: Pulling Back Quarter Plastic Cover
    G03705774Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Right side: Release the hooks (A), then remove the blower unit cover (B).
    Fig 3: Removing Blower Unit Cover
    G03705775Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Detach the cable clips (A). Pull up the stoppers (B), and push the cables (C) toward the motor (D).
    Fig 4: Detaching Cable Clips
    G03705776Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. While holding the cables in toward the motor, pull up the stoppers (A), and to hold cables (B).
    NOTE: You may have to wiggle the stoppers in order to allow the cable to clear the stopper, before the stopper will pull up completely.
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