Scuff Plate: Service and Repair
Trim Removal/Installation - Door AreasSpecial Tools Required
KTC trim tool set SQJATP2014 *
* Available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment Program
Door Sill Area - 2-door
NOTE:
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and the panels.
- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.
1. Driver's side: Remove the front side cap from the door sill trim.
2. Driver's side: Remove the opener lock cylinder, and loosen the opener mounting bolt.
3. Driver's side: Remove the screw securing the door sill trim and trunk lid opener/fuel fill door opener.
4. Detach the hooks (A) and the tabs (B) from the kick panel (C) and the rear side trim panel (D), and pull the door sill trim (E) up by hand to detach the clips, then remove it.
5. Remove the driver's kick panel (A) or the passenger's 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.
6. Pull out the door opening seal (A) from the trim hooks (B) and around the door opening flange, then remove the seal.
7. Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- Push the clips, the hooks, and the tabs into place securely.
- Driver's side: Before tightening the opener mounting bolt, position the door sill trim against the opener firmly by screwing the trim onto the opener.
Special Tools Required
KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *
* Available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment Program
Front Door Sill Area - 4-door
NOTE:
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and the panels.
- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.
1. Driver's side: Remove the front side cap from the front door sill trim.
2. Driver's side: Remove the opener lock cylinder, and loosen the opener mounting bolt.
3. Driver's side: Remove the screw securing the front door sill trim and trunk lid opener/fuel fill door opener.
4. Detach the hooks (A) and tabs (B) from the kick panel (C) and the B-pillar lower trim (D), and pull the front door sill trim (E) up by hand to detach the clips, then remove it.
5. Remove the driver's kick panel (A) or the passenger's 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.
6. Pull out the front door opening seal (A) from the trim hooks (B) and around the front door opening flange, then remove the seal.
7. Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- Push the clips, the hooks, and the tabs into place securely.
- Driver's side: Before tightening the opener mounting bolt, position the front door sill trim against the opener firmly by screwing the trim onto the opener.
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.
- Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and the panels.
- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.
1. Remove the rear seat cushion.
2. Detach the hooks (A) and the 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, F), then remove it from the rear door opening seal (G).
3. Pull out the rear door opening seal (A) from the trim hooks (B) and around the rear door opening flange, then remove the seal.
4. Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- Push the clips, the hooks, and the tab into place securely.