Step-by-step procedure on how to replace the outside door handle on a 2007-2013 Honda Fit 2nd Gen.
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What you will need:
Procedure
- Remove the door panel. See the step-by-step procedure on how to remove the door panel.
- Remove the push clips on the plastic cover and pull it down to have access to the bolts behind the outer door handle.
- Remove the two 10mm bolts behind the door handle. Use a 10mm socket wrench or 10mm nut driver to remove the bolts.
- Pull the outer door handle up.
- Pop the door handle out by using a prying tool to unlock the tab holding it.
- Remove the door handle.
- Insert up the new replacement outer door handle to the door.
- Install the new outer handle by inserting it from the top and pushing the door handle to the bottom until it snaps into place.
- Reinstall the two 10mm bolts holding the door handle using the 10mm socket wrench or 10mm nut driver. Reconnect the electrical cables of the power window switch.
- Reinstall the door panel by pushing the edges to to keep it in place.