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.




1. Using a trim tool, push on the bottom hook (A) and pivot the cover (B) on the upper hooks (C), then detach the front hook (D), and then remove the cover and the screw securing the inner handle (E).




2. Using a trim tool, pull the top edge of the pocket light cover (A) out to release the hooks (B), and release the hooks (C, D), then remove the cover, and then remove the screw.




3. Using a trim tool, pry out the notch (A) of the grip cover (B) to detach the hook (C), and then pull out the cover to release the remaining hooks (D), then remove the cover from the grip (E).
4. Remove the door panel (A) with as little bending as possible to avoid creasing or breaking it.
1. Release the clips (B, C) that hold the door panel with a commercially available trim pad remover.
2. While holding the door panel away from the door, disconnect the door subharness connector (D) and the power mirror connector (E).




3. While holding the door panel away from the door, remove the screws (F), then remove the inner handle (G) from the door panel.

NOTE: The inner handle cable (H) and the lock cable (I) are connected to the door panel. Do not pull the door panel up too far, or the inner handle cable will be damaged.




6. If necessary, remove the door glass inner weatherstrip (A) from the door by pulling it up.
7. Remove the Velcro fastener (A) from the inner handle (B), and then disconnect the lock cable (C) from the joint bushing (D). Disconnect the inner handle cable (E) from the joint bushing (F), then remove the inner handle.






NOTE: Check the bushing for damage, and replace if necessary.





8. Disconnect the power window switch connector (A) and the seat position memory switch connector (B).




9. Remove the screws, then remove the grip/armrest (A) and the wood trim (B) from the door panel (C).




10. Remove the screws (A, B), then separate the door grip (C), the armrest (D), the power window switch panel (E), the grip bracket (F), and the power window switch (G).




11. Install the door panel in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Replace any damaged cable fasteners with new ones.
- Make sure the connectors are plugged in properly, and the cable is connected properly.
- When reinstalling the door panel, make sure the plastic cover is installed properly and sealed around its outside perimeter to seal out water.
- When replacing, the latch cable (A) should be fixed to the cable fastener (B) with the latch in lock position as shown.
- Make sure the window and power door lock operate properly.