Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual — part 86

Fig. 23: Removing The Handle From The Holes In The Door Panel

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

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Make sure the key cylinder switch harness is routed properly.

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Make sure the key cylinder switch connector is plugged in properly, and each rod is connected
securely.

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Make sure the door key cylinder/door locks operate properly.

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Make sure the door handle works properly.

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

FRONT DOOR LATCH REPLACEMENT

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.

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1. Raise the glass fully.

2. Remove these items:

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

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

c. Center lower channel (see step 4 of FRONT DOOR OUTER HANDLE REPLACEMENT )

3. Disconnect the outer handle rod from the outer handle, and the cylinder rod from the lock cylinder (see

step 5 of FRONT DOOR OUTER HANDLE REPLACEMENT ).

4. Remove the screw securing the lock knob (A).

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Fig. 24: Removing The Screw Securing The Lock Knob

5. Disconnect the actuator connectors (A), and detach the inner handle cable clip (B). Remove the screws

(C, D) securing the latch (E), and the lock cable protector.

Fig. 25: Disconnecting The Actuator Connectors & Detaching The Inner Handle Cable Clip

6. Release the hooks (A) of the lock cable protector (B) from the door, then remove the latch (C) (with the

protector) through the hole in the door. Take care not to bend the outer handle rod (D), cylinder rod (E),

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lock cable (F), and inner handle cable (G).

Fig. 26: Removing The Latch

7. Remove the lock cable protector (A) from the latch protector (B) by releasing the hook (C).

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