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Sliding Door Removal/Installation

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.
  1. Place the vehicle on a firm, level surface when removing and installing the door.
  2. Remove the sliding door sill trim (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - DOOR AREA ).
  3. Remove the bolt, and remove the lower roller plate (A) (manual sliding door) or stop spring (A) (power sliding door).
    Fig 1: Removing Lower Roller Plate
    G01512552Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Pull the sliding door backward fully.
  5. Remove bolts securing the center roller (A) while holding the sliding door.
    Fig 2: Removing Bolts Securing Center Roller
    G01512553Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. 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 3: Moving Door Slightly
    G01512554Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. 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 4: Holding Bottom Of Door Away From Body
    G01512555Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Remove the sliding door. Take care not to drop the door.
  9. 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) 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.
    • Apply multipurpose grease evenly along the entire length of the lower roller plate (B).
    • 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 7 on Front Door Glass Adjustment  ).
Fig 5: Applying Multipurpose Grease To Lower Roller
G01512556Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
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