Auto body repair & detailing: Interior Panel Removal, grab bar, interior panel


Question
Hi,
Need to remove interior panel , passenger side, of a 2004 Honda Civic EX w/automatic windows to replace a broken exterior door handle. What is the best way to proceed and what do I need to look out for with this car? thanks

Answer
Look for retainers all around the outside of the panel and under the switch plate and near the inside grab bar. Some outside retainers have a center to push in to release, usually found at the back of the panel. Use a trim removal tool (cheap at your auto parts store) to pop off the panel.