Sliding Door Panel Removal/Installation

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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

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hand.
Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.

Open the sliding door as needed.
Pull off the retainer (A) of the inner handle shaft (B) with a hook-shaped tool, and remove the inner handle (C).

Fig 1: Pulling Retainer
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Detach the clips, then remove the sliding door sash inner trim (A).

Fig 2: Identifying Sliding Door Sash Inner Trim
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Remove the door panel (A) with as little bending as possible to avoid creasing or breaking it.
1. Detach the clips with a commercially available trim pad remover.
2. Pull the door panel away from the inner handle shaft (B).
3. Starting at the rear, pull the door panel upward.
4. While holding the door panel away from the door, disconnect the power window switch connector (C).
  NOTE: If you are only removing the door panel, go to step 9. If you are doing further disassembly of the door panel, continue to step 5.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Door Panel
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Inner Weatherstrip Removal
Release the hooks (A), then remove the inner weatherstrip (B).

Fig 4: Identifying Hooks And Inner Weatherstrip
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Lower Weatherstrip Removal
Detach the clips, then remove the lower weatherstrip (A).

Fig 5: Identifying Lower Weatherstrip
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Sunshade Removal
For some models: Remove the sunshade assembly (A).
1. Remove the screws.
2. Release the sunshade assembly from the hooks (B) of the door panel (C).
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Sunshade Assembly And Hooks Of Door Panel
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Remove the screws, and separate the sunshade (A) and the weatherstrip flange (B).

Fig 7: Identifying Sunshade And Weatherstrip Flange
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Install the sliding 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.
- Make sure the connector is plugged in properly.
- Push the clips and the hooks into place securely.