Honda Accord ESM 2003 · Service Manual Service Manual 2003

Rear Door Outer Handle Replacement (4D)

Rear Door Outer Handle Replacement

NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands.

1.Remove these items:


2.Raise the glass fully.

3.With Super Locking: Remove the bolts, then remove the rear door lock connector protector (A).

SEA3EK0J16166221301KBAD06Fastener Locations: Bolt, 2A6 x 1.0 mm
9.8 N·m
(1.0 kgf·m,
7.2 lbf·ft)

4.Disconnect the outer handle rod (A) from the latch (B).

SEA3EK0J16166221301KBAD01BA

5.Remove the screws securing the latch (A), then lower it.

SEA3EK0J16166221301KBAD02Fastener Locations: Screw, 3A6 x 1.0 mm
6 N·m
(0.6 kgf·m, 4 lbf·ft)

6.Remove the child lock cap (A) and bolt, then remove the protector (B).

SEA3EK0J16166221301KBAD03Fastener Location: Clip, 1A6 x 1.0 mm
9.8 N·m
(1.0 kgf·m,
7.2 lbf·ft)
B

7.Remove the bolt, then remove the spacer (A).

SDA3AB4J16166221301KBAD04Fastener Location: Bolt, 16 x 1.0 mm
9.8 N·m (1.0 kgf·m,
7.2 lbf·ft)
A

8.While pulling the outer handle (A), remove the handle from the holes in the door panel.
Take care not to scratch the door.

SEA3EK0J16166221301KBAD04(1)(2)A

9.Disconnect the outer handle rod (A) from the outer handle (B).

SEA3EK0J16166221301KBAD05AB

10.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 perimeter.