Front Door Channel Tape Replacement

1. The following tools are required to replace the door channel tape:
   • Plastic squeegee
   • Isopropyl alcohol
   • Sponge or shop towel
   • Hair dryer
2. Remove these items:
   • Power mirror (see POWER MIRROR REPLACEMENT ).
   • Front door glass outer weatherstrip (see FRONT DOOR GLASS OUTER WEATHERSTRIP REPLACEMENT ).
   • Front door weatherstrip, as needed (see FRONT DOOR GLASS OUTER WEATHERSTRIP REPLACEMENT ).
   • Glass run channel, as needed (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ).
   • Front door sash outer trim (see FRONT DOOR SASH OUTER TRIM REPLACEMENT ).
   • Corner glass (see FRONT DOOR GLASS AND REGULATOR REPLACEMENT ).
3. Slowly peel up the old door channel tape while heating it with a hair dryer.
4. Clean the door channel bonding surface with a sponge dampened in isopropyl alcohol. After cleaning, keep oil, grease, dust, and water from getting on the surface.
5. Attach the door channel tape.
   1. Peel the edge of the adhesive backing from the channel tape.
   2. Fit the door channel tape to the door channel.
   3. Apply the door channel tape to the door channel while peeling the adhesive backing from it a little at a time. Check that the channel tape is parallel with the door channel.
   4. Push firmly on the door channel tape with a plastic squeegee (felt side).
   NOTE: To prevent air bubbles, slowly press the door channel tape around the door frame corner.
6. As necessary, repeat the preceding steps.
7. Reinstall all remaining removed parts.
8. Check that the body color on the door channel is covered by the door channel tape.
9. Check for water leaks (see step  8 ).

Attachment Point (Reference) 

Fig 1: Locating Door Attachment Point

Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.