ok here is a more in depth door lock actuator replacement write up. This was done on both doors but the pics are only from the drivers door on a 2002 RSX Base.
Tools Needed :
-10mm socket
-#2 phillips head screw driver
-#3 phillips head screw driver
- small tip flat head screw driver
First you need to take the door panel off.
you need to remove (2) #2 phillips screws from under the the armrest
then you need to remove the cover from behind the door handle, this will require the small flat head screwdriver. you will need to lift the clip in the hole and pull the bottom of the cover out.
once removed you will need to remove (2) #2 phillips screw from behind the handle. it is easier if you remove the forward one first.
once you remove the screws pull the handle out but be delicate as there is the latch cable and the power lock plug on the back. after the handle is removed there is (1) #2 screw holding the panel on behind the armrest grip. you will need to remove this
now to remove the handle linkages, first undo the wire harness to the power locks
then remove the latch cable. *be careful as this will break if you are not delicate*
now remove the power window controls. this will pop out easily with a flat head screw driver from the front.
now just disconnect the wire harness. (it might be a little tight)
now remove the triangle trim piece behind the mirror. it just pops out, (1) clip, just be careful not to break it.
Now you can remove the door panel by lifting up and pulling out. there are clips around the bottom and sides and the top sits in a track
now pull the water shield back. (remember to not rip this because you will re-use it.) beneath this you will see (2) wires groups going to the door lock. one brown and one black. remove the clips holding them to the door
with these removed roll the window up (plug the switch back in to control window) now reach inside the door and undo two control arms to the lock. (1) silver and (1) gold.
these clips are just like the latch cable clip. be delicate and rotate the clips off the rods
now you will pull the rods out of the holes they are in. the gold one might be a little tough. you can pry it out with the screwdriver or use needle nose pliers.
with the rods disconnected you need to remove the window guide. it is held in by a 10mm bolt on the door
Tools Needed :
-10mm socket
-#2 phillips head screw driver
-#3 phillips head screw driver
- small tip flat head screw driver
First you need to take the door panel off.
you need to remove (2) #2 phillips screws from under the the armrest
then you need to remove the cover from behind the door handle, this will require the small flat head screwdriver. you will need to lift the clip in the hole and pull the bottom of the cover out.
once removed you will need to remove (2) #2 phillips screw from behind the handle. it is easier if you remove the forward one first.
once you remove the screws pull the handle out but be delicate as there is the latch cable and the power lock plug on the back. after the handle is removed there is (1) #2 screw holding the panel on behind the armrest grip. you will need to remove this
now to remove the handle linkages, first undo the wire harness to the power locks
then remove the latch cable. *be careful as this will break if you are not delicate*
now remove the power window controls. this will pop out easily with a flat head screw driver from the front.
now just disconnect the wire harness. (it might be a little tight)
now remove the triangle trim piece behind the mirror. it just pops out, (1) clip, just be careful not to break it.
Now you can remove the door panel by lifting up and pulling out. there are clips around the bottom and sides and the top sits in a track
now pull the water shield back. (remember to not rip this because you will re-use it.) beneath this you will see (2) wires groups going to the door lock. one brown and one black. remove the clips holding them to the door
with these removed roll the window up (plug the switch back in to control window) now reach inside the door and undo two control arms to the lock. (1) silver and (1) gold.
these clips are just like the latch cable clip. be delicate and rotate the clips off the rods
now you will pull the rods out of the holes they are in. the gold one might be a little tough. you can pry it out with the screwdriver or use needle nose pliers.
with the rods disconnected you need to remove the window guide. it is held in by a 10mm bolt on the door