Front Door Latch Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Acura MDX, 2005 Acura MDX, 2004 Acura MDX, and 2003 Acura MDX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands.

Raise the glass fully.
Remove these items:
- Door panel (see FRONT DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Plastic cover, as necessary (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX - FRONT DOOR )
- Outer handle (see FRONT DOOR OUTER HANDLE REPLACEMENT )
Detach the inner handle rod (A), and disconnect the actuator connectors (B).

Fig 1: Detaching Inner Handle Rod
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Remove the screws, then remove the latch (C) through the hole in the door. Take care not to bend the outer handle rod (D), cylinder rod (E), lock rod (F), and inner handle rod.
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.
- When reinstalling the door panel, make sure the plastic cover is installed properly and sealed around its outside perimeter to seal out water.