Front Door Panel: Service and Repair

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 American Honda Tool and Equipment Program.

NOTE:
- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when prying components.
- Take care not to scratch the door and related parts.

1. Raise the glass fully.




2. Using the appropriate trim tool, pry out on the lower portion of the inner handle cap (A) to release the hooks (B, C).




3. Remove the screw (A, B) from the inner handle (C).




4. Using the appropriate trim tool, pry out on the upper portion of the front door cap (A) to release the hooks (B, C). Then remove the cap and the screw.
5. Remove the front door tweeter.




6. 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 with a commercially available trim pad remover.
2. Detach the upper clips.
3. Starting at the rear, pull the door panel upward.
4. Disconnect the power window switch connector.

NOTE: The inner handle cable and latch cable are connected to the inner handle. Do not pull the door panel up too far, or these cables will be damaged.




7. While holding the door panel away from the door, remove the inner handle (A) from the door panel by detaching the hooks (B). Remove the door panel.




8. If necessary, disconnect the inner handle cable (A) and the latch cable (B) from the inner handle (C), then remove the handle.
1. Detach the inner handle cable fastener (D) with a flat-tip screwdriver, then disconnect the inner handle cable from the cable fastener (E).
2. Disconnect the latch cable from the cable fastener (F).

NOTE: Check for damaged or stress-whitened cable fasteners.




9. Install the door panel in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Check if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace them with new ones.
- Replace any damaged cable fasteners with new ones.
- The latch cable (A) should be fixed to the cable fastener (B) with the latch in lock position as shown.
- Make sure the power window switch connector is plugged in properly, and the cable is connected securely.
- Make sure the window and power door lock operate properly.