Rear 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. Lower the glass fully.
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 With Appropriate Trim Tool

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3. Remove the screws (A, B) securing the inner handle (C).
   Fig 2: Identifying Inner Handle And Screws

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4. Release the hooks (A), and remove the pull pocket cap (B), then remove the screw.
   Fig 3: Identifying Pull Pocket Cap And Hooks With Screw

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5. 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 4: Identifying Notch, Notch Hooks, Clips And Power Window Switch Connector

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

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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, release the clips that are just above the marks (B) on the edge of the door panel with a commercially available trim pad remover.
   • 2. Detach the remaining clips.
   • 3. 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 6: Identifying Door Panel And Inner Handle Cable With Clips

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8. While holding the door panel (A) away from the door, remove the inner handle (B).
   • 1. Detach the clips, and release the hook (C) by pulling out the handle.
   • 2. Slide the handle to release the projections (D) of the handle from the grooves (E) in the door panel.
   Fig 7: Removing Inner Handle

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9. While holding the door panel (A) away from the door, disconnect the courtesy light bulb socket (B).
   NOTE: If you are only removing the door panel, go to step  16. If you are doing further disassembly of the door panel, continue to step 10.
   Fig 8: Identifying Door Panel And Courtesy Light Bulb Socket

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   Inner Handle Removal 

10. Remove the inner handle (A).
    • 1. Release the inner handle cable fasteners (B, C), the 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 9: Releasing Inner Handle Cable Fasteners

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    Door End Trim Removal 

11. Detach the harness clip (A) and the clips (B, C, D), then remove the door end trim (E).
    NOTE: If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
    Fig 10: Identifying Harness Clip, Clips And Door End Trim

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    Armrest Removal 

12. Remove the screws (A), and loosen the screws (B) from back of the door panel (C). Release the hooks (D), then remove the armrest assembly (E).
    Fig 11: Identifying Screws, Hooks And Armrest Assembly

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13. Remove the screw, then remove the grip bracket B. Release the hook (A), then remove the door pull pocket (C) from the armrest (D).
    Fig 12: Identifying Hook, Door Pull Pocket And Armrest With Screw

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    Grip Cover Removal 

14. 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. Release the hook (D).
    Fig 13: Identifying Grip Cover, Door Panel And Hook With Screw

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15. Remove the screw, and release the tabs (A), then remove the grip base (B) from the grip cover (C).
    Fig 14: Identifying Tabs, Grip Base And Grip Cover With Screw

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16. 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 the 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.

Fig 15: Identifying Latch Cable And Cable Fastener

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