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 Acura Tool and Equipment Program; call 888-424-6857

1. Remove the tweeter 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 Upper Hook

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

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4. Remove the front seat memory switch panel (A).
   • 1. Insert the appropriate trim tool into the notch (B), and pry up on the lower edge of the panel to detach the clip.
   • 2. Pull out along the edge of the panel to release the hooks (C).
   • 3. Driver's side with front seat memory switch:

     Disconnect the front seat memory switch connector (D).

   Fig 3: Identifying Front Seat Memory Switch Panel Hooks, Notch, Clip And Front Seat Memory Switch Connector

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5. Remove the screw.
   Fig 4: Identifying Screw Location

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6. Release the hooks (A), and remove the pull pocket cap (B), then remove the screw.
   Fig 5: Identifying Hooks And Front Pull Pocket Cap With Screws

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7. Remove the power window switch panel (A).
   • 1. Pry up at the notch (B), then release the hook (C).
   • 2. Pull out along the edge of the panel to release all of the hooks (D).
   • 3. Detach the clip.
   • 4. Disconnect the power window switch connector (E).
   Fig 6: Identifying Notch, Notch Hooks, Clips And Power Window Switch Connector

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8. Remove the screw.
   Fig 7: Identifying Screw Location

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9. 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) that are just above the marks (C) on the edge of the door panel with a commercially available trim pad remover, and detach the clip (D).
   • 2. Detach the remaining clips (E, F, G).
   • 3. Starting at the rear, pull the door panel upward.
     NOTE: The inner handle cable (H) and the latch cable (I) are connected to the inner handle (J). Do not pull the door panel up too far, or these cables will be damaged.
   Fig 8: Identifying Door Panel And Inner Handle Cable With Clips

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10. While holding the door panel (A) away from the door, remove the inner handle (B).
    • 1. Detach the clips by pulling out the handle.
    • 2. Slide the handle to release the projections (C) of the handle from the grooves (D) in the door panel.
    Fig 9: Identifying Door Panel And Inner Handle With Clips

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11. While holding the door panel (A) away from the door, disconnect each connector.
    • 1. Disconnect the courtesy light subharness connector (B).
    • 2. Driver's door: Disconnect the door subharness connector (C).
    • 3. Driver's door (Sedan): Disconnect the trunk lid opener switch connector (D).
    • 4. Driver's door (Sport Wagon): Disconnect the power tailgate switch connector (E).
    • 5. Driver's door: Detach the harness clips (F).
    Fig 10: Identifying Door Panel, Harness Clips And Connectors

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    Inner Handle Removal 

12. Remove the inner handle (A).
    • 1. Release the inner handle cable fasteners (B, C), then disconnect the inner handle cable (D).
    • 2. Release the latch cable fastener (E), and remove the latch cable fastener (F), from the inner handle by pinching is tabs together. Then disconnect the latch cable (G).
    NOTE: If the cable fasteners are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
    Fig 11: Removing Inner Handle

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    Door End Trim Removal 

13. Detach the clips (A, B), then remove the door end trim (C).
    NOTE: If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
    Fig 12: Identifying Door End Trim And Clips

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    Armrest Removal 

14. Remove the screws (A), and loosen the screws (B) from back of the door panel. Release the hooks (C), then remove the armrest assembly (D).
    Fig 13: Identifying Screws, Hooks And Armrest Assembly

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15. Remove the screw, then remove the grip bracket B. Release the hook (A), then remove the front door pull pocket (C) from the armrest (D).
    Fig 14: Identifying Hook, Front Door Pull Pocket, Armrest And Screws

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    Grip Cover Removal 

16. Remove the grip cover (B) from the door panel (C).
    • 1. Remove the screws from the back of the door panel, then remove the grip bracket A.
    • 2. Remove the screws securing the grip cover from the back of the door panel.
    • 3. Driver's door: Disconnect the front door subharness connector (D), and release the front door subharness (E) from the harness holder (F).
    • 4. Release the hooks (G).
    Fig 15: Identifying Grip Cover, Door Panel, Front Door Subharness, Harness Holder And Hooks With Screws

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17. Remove the screw, and release the tabs (A), then remove the grip base (B) from the grip cover (C).
    Fig 16: Identifying Tabs, Grip Base And Grip Cover With Screw

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18. Driver's door: Release the tabs (A), then remove the power mirror switch bracket (B) by releasing it from the projections (C) of the grip cover (D).
    Fig 17: Identifying Tabs, Power Mirror Switch Bracket, Projections And Grip Cover

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19. 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.
    • Check the end of the inner handle cable for damage, and replace the cable if needed.
    • 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 and 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.
    • Passenger's side: Do the power window control unit reset procedure (see RESETTING THE POWER WINDOW CONTROL UNIT ).

Fig 18: Identifying Latch Cable And Cable Fasteners

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