Honda Civic. Manual — part 427

Fig. 60: Disconnecting Inner Handle Cable And Latch Cable

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

Check if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary,
replace them with new ones.

Replace any damaged cable fasteners with new ones.

The latch cable (A) should be fixed to the cable fastener (B) with the latch
in lock position as shown.

Make sure the connector is plugged in properly, and the cables are
connected securely.

Make sure the window and power door lock operate 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 (see step 7 in FRONT AND REAR DOOR
GLASS ADJUSTMENT ).

2008 Honda Civic LX

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

Fig. 61: Installing Door Panel

REAR DOOR OUTER HANDLE REPLACEMENT

4-DOOR

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

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

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

connector (B).

Fig. 62: Disconnecting Power Door Lock Actuator Connector

4. Remove the rear portion of the plug cap (C), then remove the plastic cover (D),

as needed.

5. Remove the latch mounting screws, then lower the latch (see step 4 in REAR

DOOR LATCH REPLACEMENT ).

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.

2008 Honda Civic LX

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

6. Detach the rod fastener (A).

Fig. 63: Detaching Rod Fastener

7. With a clip remover, disconnect the outer handle rod (A) from the outer handle

(B).

Fig. 64: Identifying Outer Handle Rod From Outer Handle

8. Remove the maintenance seal (A). Remove the bolts securing the outer handle

protector (B), then remove the protector by releasing the hook (C).

2008 Honda Civic LX

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

Fig. 65: Removing Maintenance Seal (With Specifications)

9. While pulling the outer handle (A), remove the handle from the holes in the

door panel. Take care not to scratch the door.

Fig. 66: Removing Handle

10. Remove the rod fastener (A) from the outer handle (B), then replace it with a

new one.

2008 Honda Civic LX

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