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No you don't need any special tool . Find all screws on out side of door trim panel and the window handle , the mirror cover plate , then just pull on edge of the panel .
Gently pry the front side door trim panel (3) from the front side door by disengaging the plastic retainers which secure the panel.
Position the door trim panel (3) away from the door in order to gain access to the front side window switch electrical connector, if equipped.
Disconnect the window switch electrical connector, if equipped.
Remove the door trim panel (3) from the vehicle.
Remove the front side window switch from the door trim panel (3) by releasing the 4 plastic retaining tabs, as needed.
Use a cloth in order to pull off the snap ring which secures the front side door window regulator handle (1), if equipped.
Remove the window regulator handle (1), if equipped.
Remove the front side master window switch, if equipped. Refer to Power Accessory Switch Panel Replacement .
Remove the front side door inside handle (1). Refer to Front Side Door Inside Handle Replacement .
Remove the outside rearview mirror opening cover (2).
Remove the screw which secures the front side door pull handle (4).
Front Side Door Inside Handle Replacement
Removal Procedure
Remove the screw which secures the front side door inside handle (1).
Slide the inside handle (1) forward in order to release the retaining tabs which secure the handle to the door.
Open the front side door inside handle rod retainer and remove the front side door inside handle rod from the inside handle (1).
Remove the inside handle (1) from the vehicle.
REMOVE DOOR PANEL USING SPECIAL TRIM REMOVAL TOOL. (PLASTIC CLIPS). PEEL BACK ICE & WATER PLASTIC COVERING IF NECESSARY. REMOVE ANY AND ALL SCREWS SECURING ANYTHING TO DOOR PANEL, IE: TRIM, HANDLES, ETC.WINDOW AND POWER LOCK SWITCH SHOULD NOW BE ACCESSIBLE. UNCLIP, AND/OR UNSCREW SWITCH. DETACH ELECTRICAL LEAD FROM SWITCH. INSTALL ALL COMPONENTS IN REVERSE ORDER
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.
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).
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).
Pry out the cap (F), and remove the screw (G).
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.
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.
Remove the grip cover (A). To remove the passenger's grip cover, refer to rear door panel removal/installation.
Using a trim tool, pry out the front edge of the cover to release the clips (B).
Pry out along the bottom to release the lower hooks (C).
Pry out along the top to release the upper hooks (D), and release the clip (E) by pulling the cover forward.
Driver's door: Disconnect the power window switch connector (A) (for some models). Remove the screws from the grip base (B).
Remove the mirror mount cover.
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.
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.
just a standard screwdriver... on the inside trim, you can remove screws that are by the door handle,
arm rest, under door and side of door and then gently pull back on the
panel as there will also be retaining clips attached and you don't want
to break them. You'll need to lift the door panel upwards in order to
get it off the window ledge.
Remove the retaining screw and washer from the trim panel upper corner.
Remove the door handle screw and pull off the handle.
If equipped with manual windows, remove the window regulator handle screw and pull off the handle and washer. On vehicles with power windows, remove the power window switch housing.
If equipped with manual door locks, remove the door lock control. On vehicles with power door locks, remove the power door lock switch housing.
On models with electric outside rear view mirrors, remove the power mirror switch housing.
Remove the retaining screw and washer from the trim panel lower corner.
Using a special door trim panel removal tool or a flat wood spatula, insert it carefully behind the panel and slide it along to find the push-pins. When you encounter a pin, pry the pin outward. Do this until all the pins are out. NEVER PULL ON THE PANEL TO REMOVE THE PINS!
Installation is the reverse of removal.
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You will need a special tool to remove the door panel, get some extra plastic bolts while at the parts store, because they invariably break during removal, keep careful track of positions of screw and attaching hardware during disassembly. Carefuly rmove every screw that you can find some are hidden under caps that will have to be removed with a small screwdriver. then pull door panel until you feel where plastic inserts are and use special tool to pry door panel off, if the switch can be accessed the entire door panel may not need to be taken off, match the wires to the switch and remove and install.
I like to start by having a large piece of cardboard labeled for the door panel that i am removing . I use the cardboard to put all of the screws that are removed for easy reassembly .
You will need basic tolols like a phillips head screwdriver and blade screwdriver . If the are magnetic that would be a plus . you will also need special tools like a " Door Panel Trim removal tool /set " Or a " Trim Removal tool Set " . Or Panel clip removal Pliers
You will jave to remove the screws holding the armrest and power window switch(s) . You will also have to remove the screws holding the chrome like plastic of the interior door opener ( it looks a little square )
Also remove the screw on - door button/ usually " chrome looking " that goes up and down when you pull the door opener .
Once all of the screws are removed . I would check again and there is usually 1 or 2 more that you didn't see at first .
I would then disconnect the wiring for the window /power door lock switches .
Using the special tools listed above you will use the " Trim removal tool to remove the " clips " which are holding the panel to the door . The clips are located near the outer enge of the door panel every couple of inches .. Follow the instructions that come with the trim removal tools and pull gently .
Chances are 1 or more clips might break bue to their age and possible crystalization .
Lastly with all clips removed , You will have to lift the door panel up. Lift from the bottom up because it has a lip on top that is sitting on a seal like lip . It wouldn't be a bad idea to use a pair of jersy gloves when working on car doors .
Good Luck and I hope that this info has been of help to you .
Do not pry off main panel! It has built on tabs to hold it in place. First ease the angular top front panel, switch rest and handle cover. flat screw driver used carefully works fine. Unplug the switch wire connectors [3]. remove the 2 small screws. door light can be remove and disconnected as well. The door speaker plug can be done after with the main panel part way off. Lift up on the main panel to remove. Wedge or tape the window glass to before removing the power window assembly. remove 5 bolts on the actuator assem. Loosen the 2 bolts on the glass clamps.
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