Sliding Door Latch Replacement

2002 Honda Civic SiSECTION Sliding Door Latch Replacement
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NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands.
  1. Remove these items:
  2. Remove the bolts (A) and the bolts (B). Disconnect the door latch cable (C). If equipped, disconnect the auto-close cable (D), lower roller lever cable (E), and power door closer connector (F). Then remove the latch (G) through the hole in the door.
    Fig 1: Removing Bolts
    G01512530Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Install the latch in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
    • Make sure the door locks and opens properly.
    • If necessary, move the adjusting plate (A) to adjust the door latch cable (B) and the auto-close cable (C).
    • Apply liquid thread lock to the adjusting plate mounting bolt (D) before reinstallation.
    • When reinstalling the door panel, make sure the plastic cover is installed properly and sealed around its perimeter.
    Fig 2: Moving Adjusting Plate
    G01512531Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. For EX and EX-L models: Re-home the power sliding doors (see RE-HOMING THE POWER SLIDING DOORS ).
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