Honda Civic. Manual — part 420

8. Remove the door panel (A) while pulling the inner handle (B) out through the

hole in the door panel.

Fig. 24: Removing Door Panel Pulling Inner Handle

9. If necessary, disconnect the inner handle cable (A) and the latch cable (B) from

the inner handle (C), then remove the handle.

1 Detach the inner handle cable fastener (D), then disconnect the inner
handle cable from the cable fastener (E).

2 Detach the latch cable fastener (F) with a flat-tip screwdriver, then
disconnect the latch cable from the cable fastener (G).

NOTE:

Check for damaged or stress-whitened cable
fasteners.

2008 Honda Civic LX

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

Fig. 25: 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 connectors are 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. 26: Installing Door Panel

FRONT DOOR OUTER HANDLE REPLACEMENT

1. Raise the glass fully.
2. Remove the door panel:

2-door (see 2-door )

4-door (see 4-door )

3. Disconnect the power door lock actuator connector (A).

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.

2008 Honda Civic LX

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

Fig. 27: Disconnecting Power Door Lock Actuator Connector

4. Remove the plug caps (B), then remove the plastic cover (C), as needed.
5. Detach the rod fastener (A).

Fig. 28: Detaching Rod Fastener

2008 Honda Civic LX

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