How to reattach trim panel along drivers' side door??
07-27-2005, 10:42 PM
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How to reattach trim panel along drivers' side door??
I bought my '04 TSX used, and was wondering how I'd reattach the trim panel that runs along the drivers' side bottom of the door sill (near where the gas/trunk lever is -- the plastic piece that comes up and over the door sill).
The very front portion is not attached, and by pulling it back I see there is a clip of some sort (horizontal).
However, I try pushing, contorting, and shifting it every which way, and cannot get it to lock into place like it should be. The front part is always 1/4" to 1/2" above where it should be (not clipped in).
Anyone know how to clip this last part in? Or how these clips work??
Thanks!
~Eric
The very front portion is not attached, and by pulling it back I see there is a clip of some sort (horizontal).
However, I try pushing, contorting, and shifting it every which way, and cannot get it to lock into place like it should be. The front part is always 1/4" to 1/2" above where it should be (not clipped in).
Anyone know how to clip this last part in? Or how these clips work??
Thanks!
~Eric
07-29-2005, 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by jlukja
I don't know. 
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07-29-2005, 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by curls
Apology not accepted.
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Maybe someone can scan the pertinent pages of the Helms manual? I don't have one else I would.
07-29-2005, 11:01 AM
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Eric,
Try looking here: AcuraParts247
They have part diagrams. No instructions on how to take apart or put back together but at least threre are diagrams of what goes where. Hope it helps.
Try looking here: AcuraParts247
They have part diagrams. No instructions on how to take apart or put back together but at least threre are diagrams of what goes where. Hope it helps.
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Are you talking about the bottom edge of the front door?
That's actually pretty easy to snap back into place. I took mine off last night when I installed my Pioneer Ipod adapter. It is all held in by clips. There are horizontal clips that you must slide into place before the connectors will pop the rest of the clips into place. These are located at the front and back ends of the trim, on the right side.
Stand on the outside of the car and slide the horizontal clip on the front right corner into place. You have to slide it down and kind of at and angle. If you clip it right, you'll be able to feel it slide in and it will sit flush with the rest of the trim. This should allow you to push down the rest of the round plastic type clips that hold the trim in place.
If it still does not fit snugly, you probably have some wires that are not tucked all the way in. If so, lift the trim up and push the wires together and center them.
Despite my long ass instructions, it's actually a lot easier than it sounds
That's actually pretty easy to snap back into place. I took mine off last night when I installed my Pioneer Ipod adapter. It is all held in by clips. There are horizontal clips that you must slide into place before the connectors will pop the rest of the clips into place. These are located at the front and back ends of the trim, on the right side.
Stand on the outside of the car and slide the horizontal clip on the front right corner into place. You have to slide it down and kind of at and angle. If you clip it right, you'll be able to feel it slide in and it will sit flush with the rest of the trim. This should allow you to push down the rest of the round plastic type clips that hold the trim in place.
If it still does not fit snugly, you probably have some wires that are not tucked all the way in. If so, lift the trim up and push the wires together and center them.
Despite my long ass instructions, it's actually a lot easier than it sounds
07-29-2005, 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Tsx536
Are you talking about the bottom edge of the front door?
That's actually pretty easy to snap back into place. I took mine off last night when I installed my Pioneer Ipod adapter. It is all held in by clips. There are horizontal clips that you must slide into place before the connectors will pop the rest of the clips into place. These are located at the front and back ends of the trim, on the right side.
Stand on the outside of the car and slide the horizontal clip on the front right corner into place. You have to slide it down and kind of at and angle. If you clip it right, you'll be able to feel it slide in and it will sit flush with the rest of the trim. This should allow you to push down the rest of the round plastic type clips that hold the trim in place.
If it still does not fit snugly, you probably have some wires that are not tucked all the way in. If so, lift the trim up and push the wires together and center them.
Despite my long ass instructions, it's actually a lot easier than it sounds
That's actually pretty easy to snap back into place. I took mine off last night when I installed my Pioneer Ipod adapter. It is all held in by clips. There are horizontal clips that you must slide into place before the connectors will pop the rest of the clips into place. These are located at the front and back ends of the trim, on the right side.
Stand on the outside of the car and slide the horizontal clip on the front right corner into place. You have to slide it down and kind of at and angle. If you clip it right, you'll be able to feel it slide in and it will sit flush with the rest of the trim. This should allow you to push down the rest of the round plastic type clips that hold the trim in place.
If it still does not fit snugly, you probably have some wires that are not tucked all the way in. If so, lift the trim up and push the wires together and center them.
Despite my long ass instructions, it's actually a lot easier than it sounds
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07-29-2005, 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Tsx536
Are you talking about the bottom edge of the front door?
That's actually pretty easy to snap back into place. I took mine off last night when I installed my Pioneer Ipod adapter. It is all held in by clips. There are horizontal clips that you must slide into place before the connectors will pop the rest of the clips into place. These are located at the front and back ends of the trim, on the right side.
Stand on the outside of the car and slide the horizontal clip on the front right corner into place. You have to slide it down and kind of at and angle. If you clip it right, you'll be able to feel it slide in and it will sit flush with the rest of the trim. This should allow you to push down the rest of the round plastic type clips that hold the trim in place.
If it still does not fit snugly, you probably have some wires that are not tucked all the way in. If so, lift the trim up and push the wires together and center them.
Despite my long ass instructions, it's actually a lot easier than it sounds
That's actually pretty easy to snap back into place. I took mine off last night when I installed my Pioneer Ipod adapter. It is all held in by clips. There are horizontal clips that you must slide into place before the connectors will pop the rest of the clips into place. These are located at the front and back ends of the trim, on the right side.
Stand on the outside of the car and slide the horizontal clip on the front right corner into place. You have to slide it down and kind of at and angle. If you clip it right, you'll be able to feel it slide in and it will sit flush with the rest of the trim. This should allow you to push down the rest of the round plastic type clips that hold the trim in place.
If it still does not fit snugly, you probably have some wires that are not tucked all the way in. If so, lift the trim up and push the wires together and center them.
Despite my long ass instructions, it's actually a lot easier than it sounds
I think the previous owner had it off for some reason (also noticed an aftermarket toggle switch next to the VSA button... one of the wires is connected to the power adapter in the "not an ashtray" area, and I can't see the other wire(s)). I suspect that he had non-stock speakers and an amp in his car and didn't reattach this panel correctly.
Only the front two clips are not in place, but I've tried mangling the panel and cannot get it to clip back in at all!
Will try with your instructions but pics would be supremo.
Thanks!
~Eric
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