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. Remove the inner handle (A).
1. Using the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set, pry out on the upper portion of the cover (B) to release the upper hook (C), and pull up the cover to release the lower hooks (D), then remove the cover.
2. Remove the screws.
3. Release the hook (E), and pull the inner handle forward and out half-way to release the hook (F).
4. Disconnect the inner handle rod (G).
5. Disconnect the power door lock switch connector (H).




2. Pull out on the speaker cover (A) to detach the hooks (B) and clips (C), then remove the cover.
3. Remove the screws (D), then remove the speaker (E) (for some models), and disconnect its connector (F).




4. From under the armrest, using the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set, pry out the lid (A), and remove the screw.
5. Lower the glass fully.
6. Remove the mirror mount cover.




7. Lower the front window so you can access the inner sash trim (A).
8. Use a trim tool (B) to release the clip at the lower rear corner of the sash trim. Pry out from the edge of the sash trim until the clip releases.




9. While pressing down the front corner (A) of the sash trim, pull the top corner (B) forward until the sash trim releases.




10. Remove the door panel (A) with as little bending as possible to avoid creasing or breaking it.
1. Release the clips that hold the door panel with a commercially available trim pad remover (B).
2. Starting at the rear, pull the door panel upward, then release the lock knob (C).
3. Disconnect the power window switch connector (D), power mirror switch connector (on the driver's door) (E).

11. 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 rod is connected properly.
- Push the clips portion into place securely.
- Check the window and power door lock operations.
- When reinstalling the door panel, make sure the plastic cover is installed properly and sealed around its perimeter to seal out water.
- Check for water leaks.