Door Latch Replacement - Acura 2002 RSX Service Manual

Doors
Door Latch Replacement
NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. Raise the glass fully.
2. Remove these items:
. Door panel lsee page 20-4)
. Plastic cover, as necessary (see page 20-2)
. Rear lower channel (seestep3 on page20-5)
. Lock rod protector (see step 4 on page 20-6)
Disconnect the cylinder rod from the lock cylinder.
and disconnect the outer handle rod from the outer
handle (see step 5 on page 20-6).
Release the inner handle cable (A)from the inner
handle bracket (8), and using a clip remover,
detach the cable clips (C) from the door.
20-8
5. Disconnect the actuator connectors (A), and
remove the screws, then remove the latch (B)
through the hole in the door. Take care not to bend
the outer handle rod (C), cylinder rod (D), lock rod
( E ) , a n d i n n e r h a n d l e c a b l e ( F ) .
Fastener Locations
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lf necessary, disconnect the inner handle cable (A)
from the latch (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 and cable are 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 perimeter.