What tools do i need to take door panel off safely

This takes a special tool that you get from an autoparts store. If you don't use that tool you break all the clips or you tear the compressed backing on the door panel. The way to use the tools is slide it under the bottom lip of the panel. move it to the left or right till you hit a clip, then you pry the clip out. The tool looks like a two prong fork. The forks fit around either side of the clips to pry them out of the door. You do that all the way around the bottom of the door edge. Then you make sure that the ***** that maybe present holding the arm rest or door handles are removed and you lift the bottom of the panel up and away and it comes out of the wind slot.

Usually two or three screws along bottom edge one behind all handles. Remove screws carefully pry panel loose away from door using caution not to damage the clips holding panel on might need a tool for this. I removed enough not to need tool. Have to pry all the way around panel, lift panel up off door by sliding it towards top of door. Disconnected all wire connections, to disconnect handle remove clip panel is off

I usually look for screws covered by plastic plugs any trim covering handle and a door panel prybar tool or use a small screw driver to locate small plugs behind panel and carefully pry away panel.

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; call
888-424-6857

NOTE: Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage
when prying components.

1. Remove the
   mirror mount cover. Take care not to scratch the door panel.
   

1. Remove the inner handle (A). Take care not to scratch the door
   panel.
   
   
   
   
   -1
   Pry out the cap (B), and remove the screw (C).
   
   
   
   
   -2
   Pull the inner handle forward and out half-way.
   
   
   
   
   -3
   Disconnect the inner handle rod (D) from the joint bushing (E), and power
   door lock switch connector (F). For some models: On driver's side, disconnect
   the driving position memory switch connector (G).
   
   -3
   NOTE: Check the bushing for damage, and replace if necessary.
   

Detach the clips (A) and hooks (B), then remove the speaker grille
(C). Remove the screws (D).

1. Detach the clips (A) and release the hooks (B), then remove the
   switch panel (C). Take care not to scratch the door panel. Disconnect the power
   window switch (door multiplex control unit) connectors (D). On driver's side,
   disconnect the power mirror switch connector (E).
   
   
2. Pry out the cap (F), and remove the screw (G).
   

1. Release the clips that hold the door panel (A) with a commercially
   available trim pad remover (B), then remove the door panel by pulling it upward.
   Disconnect the speaker connector (C).
   
   On driver's side, disconnect the front door subharness connector (D). On
   passenger's side, disconnect the courtesy light bulb socket (E), and detach the
   harness clip (F) from the panel.
   
   Remove the door panel with as little bending as possible to avoid creasing or
   breaking it.
   
   
2. Install the door panel in the reverse order of removal, and note
   these items:
   
   • Check the clips for damage or stress-whitening, and replace them with new
     one.
     
   • Make sure the connectors are plugged in properly, and the inner handle rod
     and courtesy light bulb socket are connected properly.
     
   • Push the clips into place securely.
     
   • Do the power window control unit reset procedure.
     
   • Make sure the window and power door locks operate properly.
     
   • If equipped with driving position memory switch, check for proper operation.
     

stop by your local auto parts store and ask for a trim removal tool. they will hook you up with the right stuff. Start by removing all the screws you see in the door panel, such as those holding the arm rest in place. taking the trim tool, feel around the outer edge of the door panel for the clips that hold it in place. when you find one, put the tool around it and pry outward until the clip comes out of the door. do this until you have the panel free.

Once the panel is off, you will be looking for a loose rod sitting inside the door that will need to be reconnected to the handle.

Good luck.

Start by visiting your local auto parts store and getting a trim removal tool. Once you are ready to get started, remove the screws holding the arm rest and set them aside. using the trim tool, insert the edge under one edge of the lower door panel until you feel it hit one of the door panel clips. Gently pry the panel outward and the clip will come loose. Move on to the other clips working the bottom first, then the sides. Usually the top will loosen if you tug it upward and away from the door.

Best wishes.

Hope this helps!!!!





Front Door Panel Removal/Installation

Special Tools Required

• KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014
• Trim pad remover. Snap-on A 177A or equivalent, commercially available

4-door

NOTE: Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when prying components.

1. If applicable, remove the regulator handle (A) by pulling the clip (B) out with a wire hook (C)

1. Remove the inner handle (A). Take care not to scratch the door panel.

1. Pry out on the upper portion of the cover (B) to release the hooks (C, D), then remove the cover.
2. Remove the screws.
3. Pull the inner handle forward and out half-way to release the hook (E).
4. Disconnect the inner handle rod (F) and power door lock switch connector (G).

1. Remove the grip cover (A). To remove the passenger's grip cover, refer to rear door panel removal/installation.

1. Using a trim tool, pry out the front edge of the cover to release the clips (B).
2. Pry out along the bottom to release the lower hooks (C).
3. Pry out along the top to release the upper hooks (D), and release the clip (E) by pulling the cover forward.

1. Driver's door: Disconnect the power window switch connector (A) (for some models). Remove the screws from the grip base (B).
2. Remove the mirror mount cover.

1. Release the clips that hold the door panel (A) with a commercially available trim pad remover (B), then remove the door panel by pulling it upward.

Passenger's door: Disconnect the power window switch connector (for some models). Remove the door panel with as little bending as possible to avoid creasing or breaking it.

1. Install the door panel in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

• Replace any damaged clips.
• Make sure the connectors are plugged in properly, and the rod is connected properly.
• Make sure the window and power door locks operate properly.
• If applicable, install the regulator handle so it points forward and up at a 45 ° angle with the glass fully closed.

There's a few tools you'll need:
panel removal tool $7-$10 (forked)
if you have hand crank windows you'll also need a window crank removal tool
screw drivers - philips and small straight
Note pad and pen or pencil
zip lock plastic bag
May need:
socket set
allen and torx drivers

Use the note pad to make notes where everything goes.
Open the door all the way.
Use the straight screw driver to pop any small plastic covers off.
remove any screws that are holding the panel or arm rests or anything else attached to the door (this is where the socket, allen or torx drivers may come in handy)
put all the small part in the plastic bag (use more than one to keep things straight, if you need to.)
starting at the bottom back corner start gently pulling the panel, you'll soon find spots where it's sticking, here you'll find plastic panel attachment pins. Using your panel removal tool, slide it under the panel and find the panel pins, slide the tool around the pins and pry them loose, You may find an extra screw you missed or a few panel pin toward the center, remove as before.
The panel should now be hanging by where it clips over the window edge (if working indoors, putting the window down ahead of time helps here) gentle lift and pull the panel up and off where it's hanging.
All that's left is disconnecting any wires, there will be clips molded into the sides to hold them in place, gently lift the clip and disconnect them.
Your panel should be loose.
Reverse to reinstall.

The book says 1. remove power accesory switch panel by using suitable flat blade tool at front. 2. Disconnet electrical connections.
3. pry door handle plug by using small flat bladed tool
4.remove door trim handle mounting screws
5. remove door trim panel from retainers.Start at rear bottom corner and pry outward.
6. remove door panel.
KD does make a tool that will properly pry the door panel away from reainers. KD 3705 You might get by with a screwdriver.
One other thing you may need to have the window down to get the panel to come off. You will have to lift up on it once it is loose from the fastners.
Hope this helps you out.

1, Disconnect the able from negative terminal of the battery.
2. Pry the courtesy light from the door trim and disconnect the wire connector..
3. Remove all door trim panel retaining screws and door pull armrest assemblies.
4. Remove the door switch panel and the control switch panel and the control switch assembly.
5. On models with memory seats/mirrors, use small-flat bladed pry tool to remove and disconnect the wire.
6. Grasp the trim panel lift up and pull out to detach it from the door. Disconnect the inner door handle lock rod from the handle. Unplug any electrical connectors remaining and remove the door panel.
7. To install, connect the wire harness connectors and place the panel in position in the door. Press the trim panel down into place until the hooks are seated.
8. Install the armrest/door pulls, the courtesy light and the window switch'
9. Reconnect the battery


Also. You will need star pattern drivers to remove the window and motor from your door. If you have all the equipment it should only take you 1 hour.