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 doing 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. Detach the hooks (A) and tabs (B) from the kick panel (C) and B-pillar lower trim (D), and pull the front door sill trim (E) up by hand to detach the clips (F).






2. If necessary, pull the front side outer trim (G) up to detach the clips (H), then remove the trim.
3. Remove the driver's side kick panel (A) or the passenger's side kick panel (B).
1. Pull out the door opening seal (C) as needed from the kick panel hooks (D) and the door opening flange.
2. Pull the kick panel back by hand to detach the clips, then remove it.






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






5. Install the trim 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.
- Push the clips and hooks into place securely.

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

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. Fold up the rear seat.
2. Detach the hooks (A) from the cargo area side trim panel (B) and B-pillar lower trim (C), and pull the rear door sill trim (D) up by hand to detach the clips (E, F).






3. If necessary, pull the rear side outer trim (G) up to detach the clips (H, I), then remove the trim.
4. Pull out the rear door opening seal (A) from the trim hooks (B) and around the front door opening flange, then remove the seal.






5. Install the trim 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.
- Push the clips and hooks into place securely.