Sliding Door Latch Replacement

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.

Fig 1: Removing Bolts
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
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
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
For EX and EX-L models: Re-home the power sliding doors (see RE-HOMING THE POWER SLIDING DOORS ).