Honda Civic 1998 Service Manual page 1031

4.
Note the position of the joint on the handle rod (A).
Pry the handle rod of the joint using diagonal cut-
t e r s ; t a k e c a r e n o t t o b e n d t h e r o d . R e m o v e t h e
hatch handle.
EUSHING
Replace.
l n s t a l l i n t h e r e v e r s e o r d e r o f r e m o v a l , a n d n o t e
these items:
. Make sure the handle rod is connected properly.
. Before installing the hatch trim panel, make sure
the hatch opens properly.
Hatch Latch/Lock Gylinder
1 .
LOCK
ROO
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Remove the hatch trim panel (see page 20-53).
Remove the hatch latch screws.
>: Screw locations. 3
6 x 1 . 0 m m
9,8 N.m {1.0 kg{.m.
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D i s c o n n e c t t h e l o c k r o d , t h e h a n d l e r o d , t h e l o c k
cylinder rod, and the connector, then remove the
hatch latch,
LOCK CYLINDER
RoD
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/
CONNECTOR
{cont'd)
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