Civic L4-1.3L Hybrid (2008)
Front Door Exterior Handle: Service and Repair
Front Door Outer Handle Replacement
NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. Raise the glass fully.
2. Remove the door panel.
3. Disconnect the power door lock actuator connector (A).
4. Remove the plug caps (B), then remove the plastic cover (C), as needed.
5. Detach the rod fastener (A).
6. Remove the maintenance cap (A). Disconnect the outer handle rod (B) with a clip remover.
7. Driver's side: Pull both side flanges (A) of the retainer (B) outward, and pull the middle flange portion (C) of the outer casing cover (D) out, then
disconnect the cylinder cable (E) from the latch.
