The Honda 63173-862-000 Cover Lock Spring is a genuine OEM component designed for EM5000 and EX5500 generators and the HP400 power carrier. Sourced directly from Honda, this part carries the same specifications as the original, ensuring a correct fit without modification. If your cover latch has lost tension or the lock no longer holds securely, this spring is the direct replacement to restore proper function. Confirm your model and serial number against the fitment table before ordering, as Honda supersedes parts at specific serial breaks.
Key Features
- Genuine Honda OEM — manufactured to Honda's original specifications, ensuring the spring delivers the correct tension and engagement for the cover lock mechanism.
- Direct Replacement — fits EM5000 and EX5500 generators and the HP400 power carrier; installs in place of the original with no alteration needed.
- Serial Number Awareness — Honda updates part supersessions at production serial breaks, so check your unit's serial number against the fitment table to confirm this is the right spring for your machine.
- Restored Latch Function — a fatigued or broken cover lock spring allows the cover to rattle loose or fail to latch, leaving interior components exposed; replacing it restores a firm, secure hold.
The Cover Lock Spring provides the return tension that keeps a panel or access cover latch engaged in its locked position. When the spring is intact and properly seated, the latch snaps shut and holds the cover firmly closed during operation and transport. Over time, metal fatigue or physical damage can weaken or break the spring, causing the cover to sit loose, vibrate, or pop open — replacing this component brings the latch back to its original holding force.
Part Details
| Part Number | 63173-862-000 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Cover Lock Spring |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Serial Range |
|---|---|---|
| Generator | EM5000, EX5500 | All |
| Power Carrier | HP400 | All |
Verify Before You Order
Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
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