Then rotate the courtesy step light bulb socket 1 4 turn counterclockwise to remove it from the housing.
How to remove door panel of acura mdx 2003.
Make sure you have the anti theft codes for the radio and navigation system then write down the frequencies for the radio s preset buttons.
Press hold 2 outside buttons of homelink transceiver until red indicator starts flashing rapidly then release button.
Pull out door handle.
Locate the bulb socket for the courtesy step light on the back side of the door panel.
Also included my made up fix of the problem with the locking mechanism.
The door panel in your acura is there to cover up and protect a lot of things from the door lock actuator and window controllers to the side mirror s electrical harness.
Position vehicle within 10 feet of garage door engine off and battery on.
Whenever you re faced with an issue relating to anything under there you have to remove it to be able to inspect the part or replace it.
Rotate the bulb socket 1 4 turn counterclockwise before pulling it straight out of the door panel.
Carefully lift the plastic door panel up and off the upper lip on the metal door frame.
Here is how you can remove the door panel on the rear drivers side of a 2000 acura tl.
Remove the six mounting screws disconnect the audio unit connectors a display unit connectors b and the antenna lead c then remove the audio unit d.
Remove the center panel.
Using the handle on the inside pull the handle as if you were opening the door and at the same time open the double c with the screwdriver.
Pull the pop rivet fastener for the courtesy step light housing wire off the back of the door panel.
Move to the door opener handle near the top of the door panel.