Scuff Plate: Service and Repair

Trim Removal/Installation - Door Area

Special Tools Required
KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014

2-door - Door Sill Area

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

1. Left side: Remove the footrest.
2. Left side: Remove the front side cap from the front door sill trim, and remove the opener lock cylinder and bolt.




3. 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) or (G), then remove it.
4. Disconnect the trunk lid opener/fuel fill door opener cable (H) from the opener (I).
5. If necessary, pull the front side outer trim (J) up to detach the clips (K), then remove the trim.




6. Remove the left kick panel (A) or the right kick panel (B).
1. Pull out the door opening trim (C) as needed from the kick panel hooks (D) and the door opening flange.
2. Left side: Pull the hood release handle, and hold it.
3. Pull the kick panel back by hand to detach the clips (E, F, G), then remove it.




7. Pull out the door opening trim (A) from the trim hooks (B) and around the door opening flange, then remove the trim.
8. Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Check the clips for damage or stress-whitening, and replace them with new ones.
- Push the clips and hooks into place securely.
- Make sure the trunk lid opener/fuel fill door opener cable is connected securely.

Special Tools Required
KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014

4-door - Front Door Sill Area

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

1. Left side: Remove the footrest.
2. Left side: Remove the front side cap from the front door sill trim, and remove the opener lock cylinder and bolt




3. 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) or (G), then remove it.
4. Disconnect the trunk lid opener/fuel fill door opener cable (H) from the opener (I).
5. If necessary, pull the front side outer trim (J) up to detach the clips (K), then remove the trim.




6. Remove the left kick panel (A) or the right kick panel (B).
1. Pull out the door opening trim (C) as needed from the kick panel hooks (D) and the door opening flange.
2. Left side: Pull the hood release handle, and hold it.
3. Pull the kick panel back by hand to detach the clips (E, F, G), then remove it.




7. Pull out the front door opening trim (A) from the trim hooks (B) and around the front door opening flange, then remove the trim.
8. Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Check the clips for damage or stress-whitening, and replace them with new ones.
- Push the clips and hooks into place securely.
- Make sure the trunk lid opener/fuel fill door opener cable is connected securely

Special Tools Required
KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014

4-door - Rear Door Sill Area

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




1. Detach the hook (A) and tab (B) from the B-pillar lower trim (C), and pull the rear door sill trim (D) up by hand to detach the clips (E), then remove it.
2. If necessary, pull the rear side outer trim (F) up to detach the clips (G), then remove the trim.




3. Pull out the rear door opening trim (A) from the trim hooks (B) and around the rear door opening flange, then remove the trim.
4. Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Check the clips for damage or stress-whitening, and replace them with new ones.
- Push the clips and hooks into place securely.