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Power Sliding Door Motor Unit Replacement

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 bolt (A) and screws (B), slide the center rail cover (C) back and remove it.
    Fig 1: Removing Bolt & Screws
    G01512535Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Cut the quarter plastic cover (A) along the guide line, as shown.
    Fig 2: Cutting Quarter Plastic Cover
    G01512536Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. If equipped, pull and turn the adjusting pulley (B) of the power sliding door motor unit (C) clockwise to unfasten the power sliding door motor unit cable.
  6. Remove the center roller (A) from the center rail.
  7. If equipped, disconnect the power sliding door motor unit cable (B) from the center roller. Take care not to kink the cable.
    Fig 3: Removing Center Roller From Center Rail
    G01512537Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Remove the bolts securing the front pulley (A).
    Fig 4: Removing Bolts Securing Front Pulley
    G01512538Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Remove the nuts securing the rear pulley (B).
    Fig 5: Removing Nuts Securing Rear Pulley
    G01512539Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Remove the bolts (A), loosen the bolts (B, C) and move the bracket (D) upward. Disconnect the motor unit connectors (E) and control unit connectors (F). On the left door, disconnect the buzzer connector (G). Remove the motor unit (H) through the body opening. Take care not to kink the power sliding door motor unit cable (I).
    Fig 6: Removing Bolts
    G01512540Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  11. Install the motor unit in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
    • Make sure the connectors are plugged in properly, and the power sliding door cable is routed properly.
    • After setting the center roller on the center rail, make sure the sliding door is open fully, and adjust the tension to the power sliding door motor unit cable in this sequence:
      • 1  Turn the adjusting pulley (A) in the direction of the arrow on the motor until you can see the front set mark (B) and rear set mark (C) in the set position windows (D). Be sure the set mark is within the set position window area.
      • 2  If you cannot see the rear set mark, turn the drum (E) clockwise (left side), or counterclockwise (right side) gradually until you can see the rear set mark.
      • 3  Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the front and rear set marks are within their windows at the same time.
      • 4  After setting the tension, turn on the power door master switch and operate the sliding door once with the power sliding door switch.
      • 5  Turn off the master power door switch and recheck the positions of the front and rear set marks. Readjust and test as necessary.
      • 6  Reseal the quarter plastic cover as necessary.
    Fig 7: Adjusting Pulley
    G00031649Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  12. Re-home the power sliding doors (see RE-HOMING THE POWER SLIDING DOORS ).
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