Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual — part 92

Fig. 45: Removing The Spacer

7. While pulling the outer handle (A), remove the handle from the holes in the door panel. Take care not to

scratch the door.

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Fig. 46: Removing The Handle From The Holes In The Door Panel

8. Disconnect the outer handle rod (A) from the outer handle (B).

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Fig. 47: Disconnecting The Outer Handle Rod

9. Install the handle in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

z

Make sure the door locks and opens properly.

z

When reinstalling the door panel, make sure the plastic cover is installed properly and sealed
around its outside perimeter to seal out water.

REAR DOOR LATCH REPLACEMENT

1. Remove these items:

a. Door panel (see REAR DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.

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b. Plastic cover, as needed (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX )

2. Raise the glass fully.

3. Disconnect the outer handle rod from the latch (see step 3 of REAR DOOR OUTER HANDLE

REPLACEMENT ).

4. Disconnect the actuator connector(s) (A). Remove the screws securing the latch.

Fig. 48: Removing The Screws Securing The Latch

5. Detach the cable clip (B), then remove the latch (C) through the hole in the door. Take care not to bend

the inner handle cable.

6. Install the latch in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

z

Make sure the actuator connectors are plugged in properly.

z

Make sure the door locks and the window operates properly.

z

When reinstalling the door panel, make sure the plastic cover is installed properly and sealed
around its outside perimeter to seal out water.

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