Scuff Plate: Service and Repair

Trim Removal/Installation - Door Areas

Special Tools Required
KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *
* Available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment Program

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and the precautions and procedures before performing repairs or service.

Front Door Sill Area

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

1. Left side: Remove the footrest.




2. Remove the left kick panel (A) or the right kick panel (B).
1. Pull out the front door opening trim (C) from the kick panel hooks (D) and the front door opening flange.
2. Left side: Pull the hood opener knob (E) and hold it.
3. Pull the kick panel back by hand to detach the clips (F, G), and to release the hook (H) and tab (I) from the front door sill trim (J), then remove the panel.




3. Pull the front door sill trim (A) up by hand to detach the clips (B), and to release the hooks (C) and tabs (D) from the B-pillar lower trim (E), then remove the trim.
4. If necessary, pull the front side outer trim (F) up to detach the clips (G), then remove the trim.




5. Pull out the front door opening trim (A) from the trim hooks (B) and around the front door opening flange, then remove the trim.
6. Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Check for damaged or stress-whitened clips, and replace them with new ones.
- Push the clips into place securely.

Rear Door Sill Area

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

1. Remove the rear seat cushion.




2. Remove the rear door sill trim (A).
1. Pull out the rear door opening trim (B) from the lower part of the rear door opening flange.
2. Pull the rear door sill trim up by hand to detach the clips (C), and to release the hooks (D) and tabs (E) from the B-pillar lower trim (F) and the rear seat side trim (G). then remove the trim.

3. If necessary, pull the rear side outer trim (H) up to detach the hooks (I), then remove the trim.
4. Remove the rear seat-back.




5. Remove the rear seat side trim (A).
1. Pull out the rear door opening trim (B) from the seat side trim hooks (C) and the rear door opening flange.
2. Pull the lower part of the C-pillar trim (D) back by hand to detach the lower clip (E), and to release the hook (F) from the top of the seat side trim.
3. Pull the seat side trim back by hand to detach the clips (G), then remove the trim.




6. Pull out the rear door opening trim (A) from the trim hooks (B) and around the rear door opening flange, then remove the trim.
7. Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Check for damaged or stress-whitened clips, and replace them with new ones.
- Push the clips into place securely.