Tenth Generation Accord Door Removal Tutorial?
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If the car door is accidentally scratched, to prevent damage to other areas during touch-up painting, the door needs to be removed. Below are the steps for removing the door panel of the tenth-generation Accord: 1. First, use a pry tool to carefully pry open the door speaker cover along the edge of the GAC Honda Accord's door speaker cover; 2. Use a screwdriver to remove the cross screws behind the speaker cover; 3. Then pry open the edge of the car door trim panel and remove the internal screws with a screwdriver; 4. Starting from the bottom of the door panel, use two pry tools to sequentially release the clips of the door panel; 5. Once all the clips around the door panel are released, the door panel can be directly removed.
Last month I disassembled the door of a 10th-generation Accord, mainly to install soundproofing material myself. The first step was to prepare the tools: T20 and T30 Torx screwdrivers, a plastic pry tool, and a 10mm socket. Start by removing the armrest section—use the pry tool to pop off the window switch panel and disconnect the wiring harness. There are two screws at the bottom of the door panel that need to be removed with the socket. Then, begin prying gently from the lowest part of the door panel and work your way outward. Those plastic clips are extremely brittle; you have to pull them straight out along the direction of force—pulling at an angle can easily break them. Halfway through, I discovered a hidden clip near the door handle, and the panel could only be fully removed by lifting it upward. Remember to buy spare clips from Taobao in advance—the OEM clips are basically one-time use. The whole process took over an hour, with the main challenge being unfamiliarity with the clip locations. Later, after checking the service manual, I realized there were actually seven attachment points on the door panel.
As a long-time Honda fan, I believe the key to removing an Accord door panel is being bold yet meticulous. The panel is mainly held by plastic clips, so locating them is half the battle. Start prying from the bottom with tools, gradually working upwards along the edges to release the clips. Be extra careful with the power window switch connector - remember to press down the white connector's locking tab first. Don't overlook the two screws hidden inside the door handle area; these must be removed for complete separation. After unclipping, don't yank the panel immediately as window regulator and interior light wiring are still connected. Last time I forgot to disconnect the battery negative terminal and triggered the alarm. Always prepare replacement clips beforehand - genuine Honda part# 72771-SDA-A01 costs about ¥20 for a whole pack on Taobao. The entire process takes about 30 minutes, and wearing gloves prevents scratches.
