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Side Sill Panel Replacement

  1. Remove the side sill panel (A).
    1. On the front of the rear wheel arch, remove the screws (B).
    2. Remove the bolt (C) securing the side sill panel and middle floor undercover (D), and remove the clips (E, F).
    3. Slide the side sill panel rearward and remove it. The side clips (G, H) will stay in the body.
    4. Remove the side clips (G) by turning them 45°, and using a clip remover, remove the side clip (H).
    5. On the back of the front wheel arch, remove three screws (I), and on Canada models, remove the front splash guard (J).
    6. Turn the side sill inner trim (K) 45° to release the side clip (G), then remove the trim.
      Fig 1: Removing Side Sill Panel
      G05492546Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Check if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace them with new ones.
  3. Install the side clips (A, B) on the side sill panel (C).
    Fig 2: Installing Side Clips On Side Sill Panel w/Torque Specification
    G05492547Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Install the side sill inner trim (0) on the side sill panel, and install the clip (E).
  5. Hold the panel up, and fit all the side clips into the holes in the body, then push on the panel until the clips snap into place.
  6. Install all the expansion clips (F) and bolt (G).
  7. Install the front splash guard (H) (Canada models), and all the screws (I, J).
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