Front Door Panel Removal/Installation

Special Tools Required 

• KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014*
• Trim Pad Remover Snap-on A 177A, commercially available

  *Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program; call 888-424-6857

1. Remove the door mirror cover (see POWER MIRROR REPLACEMENT ).
2. While pushing on the upper hook (A) with the appropriate trim tool, pull back the inner handle cap (B), and release the lower hooks (C) to remove it.
   Fig 1: Identifying Upper And Lower Hooks And Inner Handle Cap

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3. Remove the screws.
4. Remove the power window switch panel (A).
   1. Insert the appropriate trim tool in the slot at the power window switch panel, and pry up to detach the rear clip (B).
   2. Pull out along the edge of the panel to release the hooks (C) and the front clip (D).
   3. Disconnect the power mirror switch connector (E) (driver's) and the power window switch connector (F).
      Fig 2: Identifying Power Window Switch Panel, Rear And Front Clips, Hooks and Connectors

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5. Remove the door panel (A) with as little bending as possible to avoid creasing or breaking it.
   1. Remove the screws.
   2. Detach the clips with a commercially available trim pad remover.
   3. Starting at the rear, pull the door panel upward.
      NOTE: The inner handle cable and the latch cable are connected to the inner handle (B). Do not pull up the door panel too far, or the cables will be damaged.
      Fig 3: Pulling Door Panel

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6. While holding the door panel away from the door, remove the inner handle (A) from the door panel by releasing the hooks (B).
   Fig 4: Identifying Door Panel Inner Handle And Hooks

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7. While holding the door panel (A) away from the door, disconnect each connector, then remove the door panel.
   1. Pull out the inner handle (B) through the hole in the door panel.
   2. For some models: Disconnect the driving position memory switch connector (C).
   3. Driver's seat: Disconnect the power mirror control unit connector (D).
   4. Disconnect the courtesy light connector (E)
   NOTE: If you are only removing the door panel, go to step  12. If you are doing further disassembly of the door panel, continue to step 8.
   Fig 5: Identifying Door Panel Inner Handle, Hooks And Light Connectors

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Inner Handle Removal 

8. Remove the inner handle (A).
   1. Release the inner handle cable fastener (B), then disconnect the inner handle cable (C).
   2. Release the latch cable fastener (D), and remove the latch cable fastener (E) from the inner handle by pinching its tabs together. Then disconnect the latch cable (F).
      NOTE: If the cable fasteners are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
      Fig 6: Disconnecting Inner Handle Cable

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   Pull Pocket Removal 

9. Remove the screws, then remove the pull pocket (A).
   Fig 7: Identifying Pocket And Screws

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   Armrest Assembly Removal 

10. Remove the screws, and release the hooks (A), then remove the armrest assembly (B).
    Fig 8: Identifying Armrest Assembly And Hooks

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    Door Glass Inner Weatherstrip Removal 

11. Release the hooks (A), then remove the door glass inner weatherstrip (B).
    Fig 9: Identifying Door Glass Inner Weatherstrip And Hooks

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12. 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.
    • If the inner handle cable is damaged or stress-whitened, replace it with a new one.
    • The latch cable (A) should be fixed to the cable fastener (B) with the latch in the unlocked position as shown.
    • Make sure each connector is plugged in properly, and each cable is connected securely.
    • Make sure the power window, the power door lock, and the power mirror operate properly.
    • Make sure the plastic cover on the door is installed properly and sealed around its outside perimeter to seal out water.
    • Push the clips and the hooks into place securely.
    • Do the power window control unit reset procedure. (see RESETTING THE POWER WINDOW CONTROL UNIT )
      Fig 10: Identifying Unlocked Position Of Cable Fastener With Latch

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