Front Door Panel Removal/Installation

Special Tools Required 

• KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *
• Trim pad remover. Snap-on A 177A or equivalent, commercially available

  * Available through the Acura Tool and Equipment Program, call 888-424-6857

1. Push on the upper hook (A) with the appropriate trim tool, then pull back the inner handle cap (B) to remove it.
   Fig 1: Pushing Upper Hook

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2. Remove the screws securing the inner handle (A)
   Fig 2: Securing Inner Handle

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3. Remove the door grip trim (A)
   1. Insert the appropriate trim tool into the notch (B), and pry out along the edge of the trim to release the hooks (C)
   2. Pull up the trim to release the hook (D)
   Fig 3: Identifying Door Grip Trim And Hook

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4. Remove the screw
   Fig 4: Identifying Screw

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5. Release the hooks (A), and remove the front pull pocket cap (B), then remove the screw
   Fig 5: Identifying Front Pull Pocket Cap

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6. From under the armrest, pry out at the notch (A) with the appropriate trim tool, and open the pocket cap (B), then remove the screw
   Fig 6: Prying Out Notch

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7. Remove the door panel (A) with as little bending as possible to avoid creasing or breaking it
   1. Start at the bottom edge of the door panel, release the clips (B) with a commercially available trim pad remover
   2. Detach the upper clips (C)
   3. Release the door panel from the metal clips (D) attached to the door glass inner weatherstrip
   4. Starting at the rear, pull the door panel out
      NOTE: The inner handle cable (E) and the latch cable (F) are connected to the inner handle (G) Do not pull the door panel up too far, or these cables will be damaged

      Fig 7: Identifying Door Panel Clips

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8. While holding the door panel (A) away from the door, detach the clips by pulling the inner handle (B) out, then remove the inner handle from the door panel
   Fig 8: Identifying Inner Handle

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9. While holding the door panel (A) away from the door, remove these items
   1. Driver's door Disconnect the driver's door wire harness connectors (B, C)
   2. Passenger's door Detach the harness clip (D), then disconnect the power window switch connector (E) and the courtesy light connector (F)
      NOTE: If you are only removing the door panel, go to step  14 If you are doing further disassembly of the door panel, continue to step 10

   Driver's door 

   Fig 9: Identifying Driver's Door Wire Harness Connectors

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   Passenger's door 

   Fig 10: Identifying Power Window Switch Connector

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   Inner handle removal 

10. Disconnect the inner handle cable (A) and the latch cable (B) from the inner handle (C), then remove the handle
    1. Detach the inner handle cable fasteners (D, E), then disconnect the inner handle cable from the cable fasteners
    2. Detach the latch cable fastener (F), and remove the latch cable fastener (G) from the inner handle by pinching its tabs together
       NOTE: If the cable fasteners are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones
       Fig 11: Disconnecting Inner Handle Cable And Latch Cable From Inner Handle

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    Door end trim removal 

11. Remove the screw (A), and detach the clips (B), then remove the door end trim (C) by pulling back the trim The clips (D) will stay in the door
    NOTE:

    • If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones
    • Install the clips on the door end trim before installing the trim on the door
    Fig 12: Identifying Door End Trim Clips And Screw
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    Armrest assembly/grip assembly removal 

12. Remove the armrest/grip assembly (A) from the door panel (B)
    1. Disconnect the door subharness connector (C), and, on the driver's side, disconnect the seat position memory switch connector (D) and the power mirror switch connector (E)
    2. Remove the screws from back of the door panel and the front of the grip trim
    3. Pull out along the edge of the armrest/grip assembly to release the hooks (F)
    Fig 13: Identifying Door Subharness And Seat Position Memory Switch Connectors

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13. Remove the screws, then separate the armrest assembly (A) and the grip assembly (B)
    Fig 14: Identifying Armrest Assembly Screws

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14. Install the door panel in the reverse order of removal, and note these items

• If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones
• Replace any damaged cable fasteners with new ones
• The latch cable (A) should be fixed to the cable fastener (B) with the latch in the unlocked position as shown
• Make sure the connectors are plugged in properly, and the cables are connected securely
• Make sure the window and power door lock operate properly
• Make sure the plastic cover on the door is installed properly and sealed around its outside perimeter to seal out water

Fig 15: Identifying Latch Cable Dimension

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