Scuff Plate: Service and Repair

Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Door Areas

Special Tools Required

- KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014
*Available through the Acura Tool and Equipment Program; call 888-424-6857

Front Door Sill Area

NOTE:

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

1. Release the hooks (A) and the tabs (B) from the kick panel (C) and the B-pillar lower trim (D). Pull up the front door sill trim (E) by hand to detach the clips, then remove the trim.






2. If necessary, pull up the front side outer trim (A) to detach the clips, then remove the trim.






3. Remove the kick panels (A).

1. Pull out the front door opening seal (B) as needed from the kick panel hooks (C).

2. Pull the kick panel back by hand to detach the clips (D, E).

3. With BSI: Disconnect the BSI control unit connector (F).

Driver's side





Passenger's side





4. Remove the B-pillar lower trim.

5. Pull out the front door opening seal (A) from the trim hooks (B) around the front door opening flange, then remove the seal.





6. 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.

Rear Door Sill Area

NOTE:

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

1. Remove the rear seat cushion.

2. Release the hooks (A) and the tabs (B) from the B-pillar lower trim (C). Pull up the rear door sill trim (D) by hand to detach the clips, then remove the trim.






3. If necessary, pull up the rear side outer trim (A) to detach the clips, then remove the trim.






4. Remove the B-pillar lower trim.

5. Pull out the rear door opening seal (A) from the trim hooks (B) around the rear door opening flange, then remove the seal.





6. 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.