Honda Civic. Manual — part 428

Fig. 67: Removing Rod Fastener

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

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.

Check for water leaks.

REAR DOOR LATCH REPLACEMENT

4-DOOR

1. Raise the glass fully.
2. Remove the door panel (see REAR DOOR PANEL

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

3. Remove the plastic cover, as needed (see step 4 in REAR DOOR OUTER

HANDLE REPLACEMENT ).

4. Remove the screws (A, B) securing the latch (C), then lower it.

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.

2008 Honda Civic LX

2006-08 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Doors - Civic (All Except Hybrid)

Fig. 68: Removing Rear Door Latch Screws (With Specifications)

5. Detach the rod fastener (see step 6 in REAR DOOR OUTER HANDLE

REPLACEMENT ).

6. Disconnect the outer handle rod from the outer handle (see step 7 in REAR

DOOR OUTER HANDLE REPLACEMENT ).

7. Detach the latch cable (A) and inner handle cable (B) from the holder (C), then

remove the latch (D) out from between the rear lower channel (E) and the door.
Take care not to bend the outer handle rod (F), latch cable, and inner handle
cable.

2008 Honda Civic LX

2006-08 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Doors - Civic (All Except Hybrid)

Fig. 69: Detaching Latch Cable And Inner Handle Cable From Holder

8. Remove the screw, then remove the latch protector (A) by releasing the hook

(B).

Fig. 70: Removing Latch Protector

9. Detach the latch cable (A) and the inner handle cable (B) from the latch (C).

2008 Honda Civic LX

2006-08 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Doors - Civic (All Except Hybrid)

Fig. 71: Detaching Latch And Inner Handle Cable From Latch

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

Make sure the connector is plugged in properly, and each 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.

Check for water leaks.

REAR DOOR GLASS AND REGULATOR REPLACEMENT

4-DOOR

1. Remove the door panel (see REAR DOOR PANEL

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

2. Detach the harness clip (A), and disconnect the power door lock actuator

connector (B). Remove the plug caps(C).

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.

2008 Honda Civic LX

2006-08 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Doors - Civic (All Except Hybrid)