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 removing components.

1. Lower the glass fully.




2. Using a trim tool, push on the rear hook (A) and pivot the cover (B) on the front hook (C), then remove the cover and the screws (D) securing the inner handle (E).
3. Remove the door panel (A) with as little bending as possible to avoid creasing or breaking it.
1. Remove the stopper (B) and screw (C) from the door panel.
2. Release the clips (D) that hold the door panel with a commercially available trim pad remover.
3. Starting at the rear, pull the door panel upward, then release the lock knob (E).






NOTE: The inner handle cable (F) is connected to the door panel. Do not pull the door panel up too far, or the inner handle cable will be damaged.




4. While holding the door panel (A) away from the door, disconnect the inner handle cable (B), driving position memory switch connector (C) (driver's door), power door lock switch connector (D), power window switch connector (E, F), door wire harness connector (G) (driver's door), door courtesy light harness clips (H) (passenger's door), and remove the door courtesy light (I) (passenger's door) by turning it counterclockwise one quarter turn.




5. If necessary, remove the door glass inner weatherstrip (A) from the door panel (B) by pulling it down.




6. Remove the screws (A), then remove the door grip (B).




7. Remove the power window switch panel (A).
1. Remove the screws (B), then remove the armrest (C).
2. Release the hooks (D) and clip (E), then remove the power window switch panel.




8. Remove the screws (A), then remove the door trim (B).




9. Remove the inner handle (A) by releasing the hook (B).
10. 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.
- 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.
- Check for water leaks.
- Make sure the window and power door lock operate properly.
- Reset the power window control unit on the door that the panel was removed from.