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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHONDA2009ODYSSEY EX-LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BODY & FRAMEEXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIMEXTERIOR TRIMDOOR MOLDING REPLACEMENT
2009 Honda Odyssey EX-L
Door Molding Replacement
2009 Honda Odyssey EX-LSECTION Door Molding Replacement
NOTE:
- Take care not to scratch the door.
- Be careful not to pry too far or you may bend the molding.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Prepare to release the molding clips from inside the vehicle:
- To remove the front door molding (A), remove the front door panel and plastic cover (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX - FRONT DOOR ).
- To remove the sliding door molding (B), remove the sliding door panel and plastic cover (see FRONT DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Adhesive tape: Thickness 1.2 mm (0.047 in.)
Width 5 mm (0.2 in.)
- From inside the door, detach the clips while gently prying the molding away from the door, then remove the molding.
- Install the moldings in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Check if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace them with new ones.
- Scrape off the remaining double-sided adhesive tape from the molding and door; then clean the molding and door surfaces with a sponge dampened in isopropyl alcohol, and apply new double-sided adhesive tape (C) to the molding.
- Push the clips and adhesive tape into place securely.
- Reinstall the plastic cover and door panel.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.