Honda Civic. Manual - part 421

6. Remove the hole seal (A) (2-door) or maintenance cap (B) (4-door). With a

clip remover, disconnect the outer handle rod (C).

Fig. 29: Removing Hole Seal (2-Door) Or Maintenance Cap (4-Door)

7. Driver's and some passenger's: 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.

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Fig. 30: Disconnecting Cylinder Cable

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

Fig. 31: Removing Spacer (With Specifications)

9. Remove the bolt securing the outer handle protector (A), then remove the

protector by releasing the hook (B).

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Fig. 32: Removing Protector (With Specifications)

10. If necessary; remove the special screws, then separate the door cylinder (A)

and outer handle protector (B). If the retainer (C) is damaged, release the hooks
(D), and replace it.

Fig. 33: Separating Door Cylinder And Outer Handle Protector

NOTE:

If removed, the special screws must be replaced.

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

door panel. Take care not to scratch the door.

Fig. 34: Removing Handle

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

new one.

Fig. 35: Removing Rod Fastener

13. Install the handle in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

Make sure the cylinder cable and each rod is connected securely.

Make sure the door key cylinder/door locks operate properly.

Make sure the door handle works properly.

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