Honda ACCORD HYBRID 2005 Service Manual page 1444

Doors
Rear Door Panel Removal/Installation (cont'd)
4. Remove the screw f r o m under the pull pocket cap
(A).
Fastener Location
• : S c r e w , 1 ^
Qmm>
l.
5. Remove the door panel (A) w i t h as little bending as
possible to avoid creasing or breaking it.
- 1 Start at the b o t t o m edge of the door panel,
release the clips that are just above the marks
(B) on the edge of the panel w i t h a
commercially available t r i m pad remover.
- 2 Detach the upper clips.
- 3 Starting at the front, pull the door panel
upward and over the lock knob (C).
NOTE: The inner handle cable (D) is connected
to the door panel. Do not pull the door panel up
too far, or the inner handle cable w i l l be
damaged.
F a s t e n e r L o c a t i o n s
t> : Clip, 7
6. W h i l e holding the door panel away f r o m the door,
disconnect the inner handle cable (A), then remove
the door panel. If necessary, remove the inner
handle (B) by releasing the hooks (C, D).
7. If necessary, remove the door glass inner
weatherstrip (A) f r o m the door panel (B).
Install the panel in the reverse order of r e m o v a l ,
and note these items:
• Replace any d a m a g e d clips.
• Make sure the connector is plugged in properly
and the cable is connected securely.
• If equipped, make sure the w i n d o w and power
door lock operate properly.
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