Sliding Door Latch Remote Control Assembly Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Honda Odyssey and 2005 Honda Odyssey. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands.

Remove the sliding door panel (see SLIDING DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Disconnect the connectors (A), and detach the harness clips (B).

Fig 1: Disconnecting Connectors And Detaching Harness Clips
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Remove the plastic cover (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX - FRONT DOOR ).
Remove the remote control assembly (A).
- -1 Disconnect the power door lock actuator connectors (B), and remote control switch connector (C).
- -2 Release the cable holders (D), and disconnect the fail-safe lever cable (E), rear latch cable (F), front latch cable (G), outer handle cable B (H) and inner handle lower roller latch release cabled (I).
- -3 Remove the bolts (J), and loosen the bolt (K).
Fig 2: Removing Remote Control Assembly
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
If necessary, remove the outer handle cable B (A) from the remote control (B).
- -1 Remove the screws from the cover (C).
- -2 Disconnect the outer handle cable B.
Fig 3: Removing Outer Handle Cable
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Do the sliding door cable adjustment on the outer handle cable B (see OUTER HANDLE CABLE B ).
Install the remote control assembly in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Make sure the actuator connectors and switch connector are plugged in properly, and each cable is routed properly and connected securely.
- Take care not to bend any of the cables.
- Make sure the door locks and opens properly.