Side Sill Panel Replacement

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Special Tools Required

KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014*

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

NOTE:

Take care not to scratch the body.
When prying with a flat-trip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.

Open the front door and rear door.
Remove the side sill panel (A).
1. Remove the screws (B), then remove the splash guard (C).
2. Remove the screw (D) fastening the rear inner fender (E) and the rear strake (F).
3. Remove the clips (G)
4. Use the trim tool to pry out the front clip (H), then release the front of the side sill panel from the body.
5. While pulling the front area of the side sill panel away from the body, slide the panel forward and remove it. The side clips (I) will stay in the body.
6. Remove the side clips by turning them 45°.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Side Sill Panel Fastener Location
  Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
Install the side clips on the side sill panel.
Hold the panel up, and fit the front clip and all the side clips into the holes in the body, then push on the panel until the side clips snap into place.
Reinstall the front inner fender and front splash guard.