Honda Accord 2008 Manual page 1610

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5. Peel the sponge seal (A), and remove the screw,
then remove the latch protector (B) by releasing the
hook (C), and peel off the sponge seal (D) from the
latch.
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Fastener Location
: Screw, 1
6. Disconnect the latch cable (A) and the inner handle
cable (B) from the latch (C), and remove the sponge
seals (D, E).
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C
A
B
D
A
B
E
B
D
7. Install the latch in the reverse order of removal, and
note these items:
• Before reinstalling the cables to the latch (A),
clean the latch surface where the new sponge
seals will be attached with isopropyl alcohol, and
attach the new sponge seals (B, C) to the latch as
shown.
• After reinstalling the latch cable (D) and the outer
handle cable (E) to the latch, attach the new
sponge seal (F) to the cable connecting portions
on the latch as shown.
C
• Before reinstalling the latch protector (G), replace
the inside sponge seal (H) and the outside
sponge seal (I) with new ones:
– Scrape off the old sponge seals from the
protector, and clean the protector surfaces with
isopropyl alcohol.
– Attach the new inside sponge seal to the inside
face of the protector as shown.
– After reinstalling the latch protector to the latch,
attach the new outside sponge seal to the
protector and the latch as shown.
• Make sure the actuator connector is plugged in
properly, and the outer handle 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.
B
A
A
C
H
G
F
A
E
D
I
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