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Front Door Panel Removal/Installation

Special Tools Required 

NOTE:
  • Take care not to scratch the door or the related parts.
  • Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.
  • When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.
  1. 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
    G08070425Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Remove the screws securing the inner handle (A).
    Fig 2: Identifying Inner Handle
    G08070426Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Remove the door grip trim (A).
    1. Insert the appropriate trim tool into the notch (B), and pry out along the edge of the trim to release the hooks (C).
    2. Pull up the trim to release the hook (D).
      Fig 3: Identifying Door Grip Trim, Notch And Hooks
      G08070427Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Remove the screw.
    Fig 4: Identifying Screws
    G08070428Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Release the hooks (A), and remove the front pull pocket cap (B), then remove the screw.
    Fig 5: Identifying Hooks And Pull Pocket Cap
    G08070429Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. From under the armrest, pry out at the notch (A) with the appropriate trim tool, and open the pocket cap (B), then remove the screw.
    Fig 6: Identifying Notch And Pocket Cap
    G08070430Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. 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 (B) with a commercially available trim pad remover.
    2. Detach the remaining clips (C).
    3. Release the door panel from the metal clips (D) attached to the door glass inner weatherstrip.
    4. Starting at the rear, pull out the door panel.
      NOTE: The inner handle cable (E) and the latch cable (F) are connected to the inner handle (G). Do not pull up the door panel too far, or these cables will be damaged.
      Fig 7: Identifying Clips And Inner Handle Cable
      G08070431Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. While holding the door panel away from the door, detach the clips by pulling out the inner handle (A), then remove the inner handle from the door panel.
    Fig 8: Pulling Out Inner Handle
    G08070432Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. While holding the door panel (A) away from the door, remove these items:
    • Driver's door: Disconnect the driver's door wire harness connectors (B, C).
    • Passenger's door: Detach the harness clip (D), then disconnect the power window switch connector (E) and the courtesy light connector (F).
      NOTE: If you are only removing the door panel, go to step  14. If you are doing further disassembly of the door panel, continue to step 10.

    Driver's Door 

    Fig 9: Identifying Door Panel, Wire Harness Connections And Connectors (Driver's Door)
    G08070433Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Passenger's Door 

    Fig 10: Identifying Door Panel, Wire Harness Connections And Connectors (Passenger's Door)
    G08070434Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Inner Handle Removal 

  10. 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 fasteners (D, E), then disconnect the inner handle cable from the cable fasteners.
    2. Release the latch cable fastener (F), and remove the latch cable fastener (G) from the inner handle by pinching its tabs together.
      Fig 11: Releasing Latch Cable Fastener
      G08070435Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Door End Trim Removal 

  11. Remove the screw (A), and detach the clips (B), then remove the door end trim (C) by pulling back the trim. The clips (D) will stay in the door.
    NOTE: Install the clips D on the door end trim before installing the trim on the door.
    Fig 12: Identifying Screw, Clips And Door End Trim
    G08070436Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Armrest Assembly/Grip Assembly Removal 

  12. Remove the armrest/grip assembly (A) from the door panel (B).
    1. Disconnect the door subharness connector (C).
    2. Driver's door: Disconnect the seat position memory switch connector (D) and the power mirror switch connector (E).
    3. Remove the screws from back of the door panel and the front of the grip assembly.
    4. Pull out along the edge of the armrest/grip assembly to release the hooks (F).
      Fig 13: Identifying Armrest/Grip Assembly Components
      G08070437Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  13. Remove the screws, then separate the armrest assembly (A) and the grip assembly (B).
    Fig 14: Identifying Armrest Assembly And Grip Assembly
    G08070438Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  14. 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.
    • Replace any damaged cable fasteners with new ones.
    • If the inner door handle cable end 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.
    • When reinstalling the door panel, make sure the plastic cover on the door is installed properly.
    • Push the clips and the hooks into place securely.
      Fig 15: Identifying Latch Cable And Cable Fasteners
      G08070439Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
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