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2002 Honda Civic Si

Front Door Panel Removal/Installation

2002 Honda Civic SiSECTION Front Door Panel Removal/Installation
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Special Tools Required 

Trim pad remover, Snap-on A177A, or equivalent, commercially available.

  1. Remove the mirror mount cover, power mirror (see step 2 on POWER MIRROR REPLACEMENT ), manual mirror (see step 2 on MANUAL MIRROR REPLACEMENT ). Take care not to scratch the door panel.
  2. Remove the inner handle (A). Take care not to scratch the door panel.
    • 1  Pry out the cap (B), and remove the screw.
    • 2  Pull the inner handle forward and out half-way.
    • 3  Disconnect the inner handle rod (C) and power door lock switch connector (D) (for some models).
    Fig 1: Removing Inner Handle
    G01512504Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Detach the clips and hooks (A), then remove the speaker grille (B). Remove the screws.
    Fig 2: Detaching Clips & Hooks
    G01512505Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Remove the pull pocket panel (A). Take care not to scratch the door panel.
    • 1  Pry out the cap (B), and remove the screw.
    • 2  Release the hook (C), and disconnect the power window switch connectors (D).
    Fig 3: Removing Pull Pocket Panel (Driver's)
    G01512506Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. 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). For '02-04 models: If equipped with a seat heater, disconnect the seat heater switch subharness connector (D).

    Remove the door panel with as little bending as possible to avoid creasing or breaking it.

    Fig 4: Releasing Clips Holding Door Panel
    G01512507Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Install the door panel in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
    • Replace any damaged clips.
    • Push the clips into place securely.
    • Make sure the connectors are plugged in properly, and the inner handle rod is connected properly.
    • For '03-04 models: Reset the power window control unit (see RESETTING THE POWER WINDOW CONTROL UNIT '03-04 ).
    • Check the window and power door lock operations.
    • For '02-04 models: If equipped with a seat heaters, check for proper operation.
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