Is the molding fastened with just tape or is it bolted on?
2007-12-29 03:02:19 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Honda
Please note that this is for the EX, other models are similar though.
Remove screw inside door handle.
Pop out the cover using a very small flat screwdriver from the front and remove the screw using a phillips.
Use small flat to pop open the cover inside the door latch.
Remove two phillips screws there.
Detach door latch by prying out from front, and detach door latch connecting rod from clip by first unclipping it, then popping the rod out from underneath.
Remove power window switch panel (front of entire door handle).
Contrary to earlier reports, it is not necessary to remove the rubberized rear section of that.
Pop out the front of the handle, and slide forward. Remove the two screws
Use panel popper to pry out tweeter section (if equipped) from hypotenuse of triangular piece.
Let tweeter mount hang.
Pull with fingers by inserting into front bottom of door panel (there is a space there) and give it a good tug.
Remove remaining clips by using the panel popper.
Insert panel popper between clip and door, and use leverage.
Lift rear end of panel first, and then slowly work towards the front. Unplug all power accessories connected to door panel.
2007-12-29 03:43:09 · answer #1 · answered by imthevoiceofgod 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Should be just tape but check with a Honda dealer or bodyshop....also check the inner door lip to see if there's an attaching bolt or nut holding the molding on. Otherwise, get one end of the molding loose and pull off the rest...you may need a heat gun or hair dryer to soften the tape glue. Carefully clean off any tape residue with a dull knife or wooden popsicle stick and wipe down with WD-40. Wax the area when done.
2007-12-29 03:33:23 · answer #2 · answered by paul h 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is kept in place by plastic sleeve like clamps...you can break these if you are not careful. Do you not like the black color of the molding or has it been damaged? The Civic will be very unattractive without the molding in place, there is a slight groove or inset into the body/door(s) of the car to allow the molding to look good.
The molding is there to help with parking lot dings from other car doors...by removing the molding you are exposing your vehicle to possible damage from careless drivers.
Best of luck...I hope I was of some help.
2007-12-29 12:55:52 · answer #3 · answered by keller b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋