2003 Honda Civic Interior Door Handle Replacement

ID: 206871

Description: Use this guide to replace a broken or...

Steps:

1. Use a small flathead screwdriver to pry off the small screw cover behind the handle lever.

2. Remove the Phillips head screw that is holding the handle to the door frame.

3. Slide the entire handle assembly towards the front of the car to unseat it from the door.

4. Gently pull the assembly out to reveal the connected metal rod behind it.

5. Rotate the plastic retaining clip on the metal rod counterclockwise to unlock the mechanical linkage.

6. Pull the Z-shaped metal rod out of the handle’s plastic bushing.

7. For the driver's side handle, disconnect the electrical connector for the power door lock switch.

8. Swap the lock switch to the new handle.

9. For the driver's side handle, reconnect the electrical connector for the power door lock switch.

10. Push the Z-shaped metal rod back into the handle’s plastic bushing.

11. Rotate the plastic retaining clip on the metal rod clockwise to re-lock the mechanical linkage.

12. Gently push the assembly back into its original location.

13. Reinstall the Phillips head screw to secure the handle to the door frame.

14. Gently use your fingers to reinsert the small screw cover behind the handle lever.