Sliding Door Latch Remote Control Assembly Replacement

2002 Honda Civic SiSECTION Sliding Door Latch Remote Control Assembly Replacement
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NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands.
  1. Remove the sliding door panel (see SLIDING DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  ).
  2. Disconnect the connectors (A), and detach the harness clips (B).
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Connectors And Detaching Harness Clips
    G03705723Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Remove the plastic cover (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX - FRONT DOOR  ).
  4. Remove the remote control assembly (A).
    • -1 Disconnect the power door lock actuator connectors (B), and remote control switch connector (C).
    • -2 Release the cable holders (D), and disconnect the fail-safe lever cable (E), rear latch cable (F), front latch cable (G), outer handle cable B (H) and inner handle lower roller latch release cabled (I).
    • -3 Remove the bolts (J), and loosen the bolt (K).
    Fig 2: Removing Remote Control Assembly
    G03705724Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. If necessary, remove the outer handle cable B (A) from the remote control (B).
    • -1 Remove the screws from the cover (C).
    • -2 Disconnect the outer handle cable B.
    Fig 3: Removing Outer Handle Cable
    G03705725Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Do the sliding door cable adjustment on the outer handle cable B (see OUTER HANDLE CABLE B  ).
  7. Install the remote control assembly in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
    • Make sure the actuator connectors and switch connector are plugged in properly, and each cable is routed properly and connected securely.
    • Take care not to bend any of the cables.
    • Make sure the door locks and opens properly.
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