Honda Civic. Manual — part 422

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.

FRONT DOOR LATCH REPLACEMENT

1. Raise the glass fully.
2. Remove the door panel and inner handle:

2-door (see 2-door )

4-door (see 4-door )

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

HANDLE REPLACEMENT ).

4. Detach the rod fastener (see step 5 in FRONT DOOR OUTER HANDLE

REPLACEMENT ).

5. Disconnect the outer handle rod from the outer handle (see step 6 in FRONT

DOOR OUTER HANDLE REPLACEMENT ).

6. Disconnect the cylinder cable from the latch (see step 7 in FRONT DOOR

OUTER HANDLE REPLACEMENT ).

7. Pull the glass run channel (A) away as needed, and remove the bolt, then

remove the center lower channel (B) by pulling it downward.

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.

2008 Honda Civic LX

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

Fig. 36: Removing Center Lower Channel (With Specifications)

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

remove the screws (D, E) securing the latch (F), then remove the latch through
the hole in the door. Take care not to bend the outer handle rod (G), latch
cable, and inner handle cable.

2008 Honda Civic LX

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

Fig. 37: Detaching Latch Cable And Inner Handle Cable

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

(B).

Fig. 38: Removing Latch Protector

2008 Honda Civic LX

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

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

Fig. 39: Detaching Latch Cable And Inner Handle Cable

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

Make sure the actuator 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.

FRONT DOOR GLASS AND REGULATOR REPLACEMENT

1. Remove the door panel:

2-door (see 2-door )

4-door (see 4-door )

2. Disconnect the power door lock actuator connector (A), and remove the plug

caps (B).

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.

2008 Honda Civic LX

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