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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHONDA2002CIVIC SIREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 155 (DOORS)SLIDING DOOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

2002 Honda Civic Si

Sliding Door Removal/Installation

2002 Honda Civic SiSECTION Sliding Door Removal/Installation

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:

Have an assistant help you when removing and installing the door.
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.

Place the vehicle on a firm, level surface when removing and installing the door.
Remove the rear door sill trim (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - TAILGATE AREA ).
Remove the CESS articulated harness (A) from the floor panel (B).
- -1 Disconnect the connectors (C).
- -2 Remove the bolt.
- -3 Release the hooks (D).
  NOTE: Take care not to damage the CESS articulated harness.
Fig 1: Removing CESS Articulated Harness From Floor Panel
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Remove the bolts, then remove the lower roller plate (A).

Fig 2: Removing Lower Roller Plate
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Remove the bolts, then remove the mid stop (A).

Fig 3: Removing Mid Stop
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Remove the bolts, then remove the open stop (A).

Fig 4: Removing Open Stop
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Detach the clips (A, B), and cut the double-sided adhesive tape (C) with a utility knife, then remove the upper rail cover (D).
Adhesive tape:
- Thickness 0.8 mm (0.03 in.)
- Width 10 mm (0.39 in.)
- Length 605 mm (23.8 in.)
Fig 5: Removing Upper Rail Cover
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While holding the sliding door, remove the bolts securing the center roller (A).

Fig 6: Removing Center Roller Bolts
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Move the door (A) slightly until the lower roller subbase (B) lines up with the notch (C) in the lower rail (D). While holding the door, remove the lower roller subbase from the lower rail through the notch.

Fig 7: Removing Lower Roller Subbase From Lower Rail Through Notch
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Hold the bottom of the door (A) away from the body, and gently slide it forward until the upper roller (B) lines up with the notch (C) in the upper rail (D). While holding the door, remove the upper roller from the upper rail through the notch.

Fig 8: Removing Upper Roller From Upper Rail Through Notch
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Remove the sliding door. Take care not to drop the door.
Install the door in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Clean the groove portion of each rail, and apply multipurpose grease to the lower roller (A), the moving portion of the lower roller plate (B) and stop spring (C). If equipped with the power sliding door, apply multipurpose grease to the corner portion of the center rail (D), as shown in Fig 9 .
- Apply multipurpose grease evenly along the entire length of the lower roller plate.
- Make sure the door opens properly and locks securely.
- Check the door alignment, and if necessary, adjust it (see SLIDING DOOR POSITION ADJUSTMENT ).
- Check for water leaks (see step 9 in SLIDING DOOR GLASS ADJUSTMENT ).
Fig 9: Installing Sliding Door
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.