Front Door Latch Replacement

NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands.

Raise the glass fully.
Remove these items:
- Mirror mount cover, power mirror (see POWER MIRROR REPLACEMENT ), manual mirror (see MANUAL MIRROR REPLACEMENT - SEDAN )
- Door panel
  - Coupe (see Door Panel Removal/Installation - Coupe )
  - Sedan (see Front Door Panel Removal/Installation - Sedan )
- Plastic cover, as necessary
- Outer handle (see Front Door Outer Handle Replacement )
Detach the harness clip (A) and inner handle rod (B), and disconnect the actuator connectors (C).

Fig 1: Detaching Harness Clip & Inner Handle Rod
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Remove the screws, then remove the latch (D) through the hole in the door. Take care not to bend the outer handle rod (E), cylinder rod (F), lock rod (G) and inner handle rod (B).
Install the latch in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Make sure the actuator connectors are plugged in properly, and each rod is connected securely.
- Make sure the door locks and opens properly.