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I used to have a Haynes Manual that had a lot of useful information on it, including how to remove the inner door panel. However, I don't have that manual any more. I have one coming to me.

Does anyone know how to remove the inner door panel for a 2004 Civic VP with manual windows? I need to replace the door lock cylinders, door handles, etc.

 
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Remove the window crank, pop off the trim panel by the mirror, pop the little panel off that's behind the door handle, 2 screws there. Pull out the door handle and release the rod. Then one or 2 more screws in the armrest

 
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So question: how do you remove the window crank? Do you just pull it out?

As far as the screws in the arm rest, they're hidden, and I don't want to pull something out that's not meant to be pulled out in order to access the screws. What do I need to pull up or off in order to access the screws in the armrest?

Thank you for your help!

 
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remove the cap from the crank

 
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For those that are curious!

 
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Good lord! Removing that U-screw in the window crank handle was a freakin' damn pain in the ***!

 
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wow, the honda crank is very different than my miata...

 
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Isn't it just a clip? I use the rag trick or a pocket screwdriver

 
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I could not fit a rag in there, and it's a U-ring. You have to push it up into the top of the handle in order to get a little screwdriver or something back there. Perhaps a paint can open could get it next time.