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 Honda Tool and Equipment Program, 888-424-6857

1. Remove the door mirror cover (see POWER MIRROR REPLACEMENT ).
2. 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 On Upper Hook With Appropriate Trim Tool

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

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4. Remove the front pull pocket cap (A), and remove the screw.
   Fig 3: Identifying Front Pull Pocket Cap And Screw

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5. If necessary, remove the armrest trim (A) from the door panel (B).
   1. While carefully lifting the trim with the appropriate trim tool, insert the trim tool into the edge between the door panel and the armrest trim.
   2. Use the trim tool to gently pry the trim up partially to release the clips, then pull the trim up to remove it.
      Fig 4: Identifying Armrest Trim And Door Panel

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6. 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, detach the clips that are just above the marks (B) on the edge of the panel with a commercially available trim pad remover.
   2. Starting at the rear, pull the door panel upward.
      NOTE: The inner handle cable (C) and the latch cable (D) are connected to the inner handle (E). Do not pull the door panel up too far, or these cables will be damaged.
      Fig 5: Identifying Door Panel, Inner Handle Cable, Latch Cable And Inner Handle

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7. While holding the door panel (A) away from the door/detach the clips, then remove the inner handle (B) from the door panel.
   Fig 6: Identifying Door Panel, Clips And Inner Handle

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8. While holding the door panel (A) away from the door, disconnect the power window switch connector (B).
   NOTE: If you are only removing the door panel, go to step  10. If you are doing further disassembly, proceed to step 9.
   Fig 7: Identifying Door Panel And Power Window Switch Connector

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   Inner handle removal 

9. Disconnect the inner handle cable (A) and the latch cable (B) from the inner handle (C), then remove the handle.
   1. Release the inner handle cable fastener (D), then disconnect the inner handle cable from the inner handle.
   2. Release the latch cable fastener (E), then disconnect the latch cable from the inner handle.
      NOTE: If the cable fasteners are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
      Fig 8: Disconnecting Inner Handle Cable And Latch Cable From Inner Handle

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10. 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 door handle cable end is damaged or stress-whitened, replace it with a new one.
    • Replace any damaged cable fasteners with new ones.
    • Make sure the connectors are plugged in properly, and the cables are connected securely.
    • Make sure the power window and power door lock operate properly.
    • When reinstalling the door panel, make sure the plastic cover is installed properly and sealed around its outside perimeter to seal out water.
    • Push the clips, the hooks and the fasteners into place securely.