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Rear Door Panel Removal/Installation

Special Tools Required 

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

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 And Pull Back Inner Handle Cap
    G08070472Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Remove the screws securing the inner handle (A).
    Fig 2: Removing Screws Securing Inner Handle
    G08070473Courtesy 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 Notch, Hooks And Door Grip Trim
      G08070474Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Remove the screw.
    Fig 4: Identifying Screw
    G08070475Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Release the hooks (A), then remove the rear pull pocket cap (B), and remove the screw.
    Fig 5: Releasing Hooks Rear Pull Pocket Cap
    G08070476Courtesy 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: Prying Out At Notch With Trim Tool
    G08070477Courtesy 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 the door panel up too far, or these cables will be damaged.
      Fig 7: Identifying Door Panel, Clips, Inner Handle And Latch Cables And Inner Handle
      G08070478Courtesy 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: Removing Inner Handle From Door Panel
    G08070479Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. 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  14. If you are doing further disassembly of the door panel, continue to step 10.
    Fig 9: Identifying Door Panel And Power Window Switch Connector
    G08070480Courtesy 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.
    2. Release the latch cable fastener (F), and remove the latch cable fastener (G) from the inner handle by pinching its tabs together.
      Fig 10: Disconnecting Inner Handle Cable And Latch Cable From Inner Handle
      G08070481Courtesy 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 11: Identifying Screw, Detach Clips, Door End Trim And Clips
    G08070482Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Armrest Assembly/Grip Assembly Removal 

  12. Remove the armrest/grip assembly (A) from the door panel (B).
    1. Remove the screws from back of the door panel and the front of the grip assembly.
    2. Pull out along the edge of the armrest/grip assembly to release the hooks (C).
      Fig 12: Identifying Armrest/Grip Assembly, Door Panel And Hooks
      G08070483Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  13. Remove the screws, then separate the armrest assembly (A) and the grip assembly (B).
    Fig 13: Identifying Armrest Assembly And Grip Assembly
    G08070484Courtesy 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 the connector is plugged in properly, and the cables are connected securely.
    • Make sure the power window and the power door lock 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 14: Identifying Latch Cable And Cable Fastener
      G08070485Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
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