Rear Door Sill Area

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NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.

Detach the hooks (A) and the tabs (B) from the B-pillar lower trim (C) and rear side trim panel (D), and pull the rear door sill trim (E) up by hand to detach the clips (F, G), then remove it from the rear door opening seal (H).

Fig 1: Identifying B-Pillar Lower Trim, Rear Side Trim Panel, Hooks And Tabs
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
If necessary, pull the rear side outer trim (I) up to detach the clips (J), then remove the trim.
Pull out the rear door opening seal (A) from the trim hooks (B) around the rear door opening flange, then remove the seal.

Fig 2: Locating Opening Seal And Trim Hook
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
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, the hooks and the tabs into place securely.