Trim Removal/Installation - Door Areas

Special Tools Required 

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *

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

1. Pull out the fuel fill door opener knob (A) (driver's side), and release the hooks (B) from the kick panel (C) and the B-pillar lower trim (D). Pull up the front door sill trim (E) by hand to detach the clips (F) and the clip (G) (driver's side), then remove the trim.

   Driver's side 

   Fig 1: Pulling Front Door Sill Trim - Driver's Side

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   Passenger's side 

   Fig 2: Pulling Front Door Sill Trim - Passenger's Side

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2. If necessary, pull the front threshold trim (H) up to detach the clips (I), then remove the trim.
3. Remove the kick panel (A).
   1. -1 Pull out the door opening trim (B) as needed from the kick panel hooks (C) and the door opening flange.
   2. -2 Detach the clip (D).
   3. -3 Pull out the panel by hand to detach the clip (E).
   4. -4 Driver's side: Pull back the panel to release it from the hood release handle (F).
   Fig 3: Identifying Kick Panel Component With Fastener Location

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4. Release the hooks (A) from the B-pillar lower trim (B) and the rear seat side trim (C), and pull up the rear door sill trim (D) by hand to detach the clips (E), then remove it.
   Fig 4: Identifying B-Pillar Lower Trim, Rear Seat Side Trim, Rear Door Sill Trim And Hooks

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5. If necessary, pull the rear threshold trim (F) up to detach the clips (G), then remove the trim.
6. Remove the B-pillar lower trim (see B-PILLAR TRIM ).
7. Pull out the front door opening trim (A) and the rear door opening trim (B) from the trim hooks (C) and around the front and rear door opening flanges, then remove the trim.

   Front door opening 

   Fig 5: Identifying Front Door Opening Trim

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   Rear door opening 

   Fig 6: Identifying Rear Door Opening And Trim Hooks

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8. Remove these items:
   • Rear seat assembly (see REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
   • Rear seat belt upper anchor (see REAR SEAT BELT REPLACEMENT )
   • C-pillar trim (see C-PILLAR TRIM )
   • Rear seat belt lower anchor (see REAR SEAT BELT REPLACEMENT )
9. Remove the clip (A). Pull out the rear seat side trim (B) to detach the clips (C), then remove the trim.
   Fig 7: Identifying Rear Seat Side Trim And Clips

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10. Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

• If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
• Push the clips and hooks into place securely.