Side Sill Panel Replacement

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Take care not to scratch the body.
When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.

Canada models: Remove the front splash guard (see FRONT INNER FENDER REPLACEMENT ).
Remove the side sill panel (A).
1. Except Canada models: Detach the clip (B) from the rear of the front wheel arch.
2. Except Canada models: Remove the screws (C) securing the front inner fender and the side sill panel.
3. Detach the clips (D, E).
4. Remove the screws (F) securing the rear inner fender and the side sill panel.
5. Pry out the rear clip (G) with a trim tool, then release the rear of the side sill panel from the body. Remove the grommet (H) from the body, then install the grommet on the rear clip on the side sill panel.
6. Pull the rear area of the side sill panel away from the body, and slide the panel rearward to remove it. The side clips (I) will stay in the body.
7. Slide the side sill inner trim (J) forward and remove it. The side clip (K) will stay in the body.
8. Remove the side clips I, K from the body by turning them 45 °.
NOTE: To release the clips B, D, pry up on the center pin at the notch (L).

Fig 1: Identifying Side Skill Panel & Fasteners
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
Install the side clips (A) and the rear clip (B) on the side sill panel (C).

Fig 2: Installing Side Clips And Rear Clip On Side Sill Panel
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Install the side sill inner trim (D) on the side sill panel, and install the front side clip (E) on the side sill inner trim.
Hold up the panel, and slide it forward to engage the front side clip. Fit all the side clips and the rear clip into the holes in the body, then push on the panel until the clips snap into place.
Install the clips (F, G).
Install the clip (H) and the screws (I).