Sliding Door Rear Latch Replacement

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NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Take care not to scratch the door.

Remove the door glass and the regulator (see SLIDING DOOR GLASS AND REGULATOR REPLACEMENT ).
Remove the rear latch (A) through the hole in the door.
1. Remove the bolts (B), remove the rear latch hole cover (C).
2. Remove the bolt (D), and loosen the bolt (E).
3. Disconnect the rear latch assembly connectors (F) and detach the harness clip (G).
4. Detach the clip (H).
  
  Fig 1: Rear Latch, Clip, Connectors And Bolts With Torque Specifications
  Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Remove the rear latch protector (A).
1. Remove the screws.
2. Release the hooks (B).
3. Disconnect the grommets (C).
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Rear Latch Protector, Hooks And Grommets
  Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Disconnect the rear latch cable (A) and the failsafe lever cable (B) from the rear latch (C).

Fig 3: Identifying Rear Latch, Cable And Failsafe Lever Cable
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Apply multipurpose grease to the pivot areas.

Fig 4: Identifying Grease Applying Areas
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Do the sliding door cable adjustment on the following cables:
- Failsafe lever cable (see FAILSAFE LEVER CABLE )
- Rear latch cable (see REAR LATCH CABLE )
Install the rear latch in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- Take care not to bend any of the cables.
- Make sure each connector is plugged in properly, and each cable is routed properly and connected securely.
- Make sure the door locks and opens properly.
- Make sure the plastic cover on the door is installed properly and sealed around its outside perimeter to seal out water.
- Check for water leaks (see step 8 ).
- Push the clips into place securely.