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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHONDA2002CIVIC SIREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 36 (DOORS)SLIDING DOOR LATCH REPLACEMENT
2002 Honda Civic Si
Sliding Door Latch Replacement
2002 Honda Civic SiSECTION Sliding Door Latch Replacement
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NOTE:
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Remove these items:
- Door panel (see Sliding Door Panel Removal/Installation )
- Plastic cover, as necessary (see Component Location Index )
- 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.
- 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.
- For EX and EX-L models: Re-home the power sliding doors (see RE-HOMING THE POWER SLIDING DOORS ).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.