HONDA PILOT DOOR ARMREST UPHOLSTERY REPAIR: How to remove door panel to replace torn vinyl armrest

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Honda Pilot door armrest upholstery repair. Learn how to remove door panel and armrest to replace torn leather. Remove old upholstery and replace with new material. Cheap Fix!
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@fixinit 3 жыл бұрын

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@tonyspeka7964 3 ай бұрын

Why you posting about brakes?

@dsephotos 4 жыл бұрын

Woohoo! I fixed my ugly, ripped driver door armrest AND center console armrest thanks to your awesome videos! Thank you! Never underestimate a woman and her power tools! 🙌🏻

@fixinit 4 жыл бұрын

Danelle Eikens Fantastic! Glad to help. 😎

@elpaymtz5023 2 ай бұрын

Donde las consigo ???

@fixinit 2 ай бұрын

There’s a link in the video description

@russellpadgettsr.1770 2 жыл бұрын

Okay, I've tackled the center console, this is next once I get enough nerve to take the door apart. Honda should be ashamed using such cheap material on a expensive vehicle. Thanks for the video!

@cancermoonrisingintaurus3475 15 күн бұрын

i just finished doing the center console. But doing the door arm rest, taking off door and all the other stuff is way too much for ME . imma find another way to replace the material. But you right Hondas cost and they should had used same material as the seats coverings

@sethdyke8291 4 жыл бұрын

Your video was the best of the 3 or 4 that I’ve seen on this. Already have the replacement material. Now I just have to build up enough nerve to tackle the job!

@tarachugh 4 жыл бұрын

Where did you buy the replacement material??

@joshjardim 3 жыл бұрын

Tara Anne Chugh I’m about to do mine today and I got it on Amazon!

@texasgolfer1013 4 жыл бұрын

Just finished replacing the armrest on my 2013 Pilot. Piece of cake with your video to guide me. Thanks very much. A great help.

@fixinit 4 жыл бұрын

Texas Golfer Thanks for watching! 😎

@Kittythekitkat 2 жыл бұрын

I ordered the material now it’s getting the work done I think today is the day thanks for your video it was very helpful!!!

@dman5565 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so so much! Your video was great and I was able to replace my armrests. It was even easier than I expected. Thanks for taking the time to post this.

@WXYZ9998 9 күн бұрын

Another great video, helped us a bunch. Thank you! * My wife was able to get the arm rest off using the flat plastic tool which comes with the new vinyl without taking off the panel, 2015 pilot.

@keithljarvis 7 ай бұрын

This is a great reference video! I've used it for two different fix operations so far . . .

@JLasanta Жыл бұрын

Thank you brother I saved so much money doing this myself with your help sent $15 on the leather for 3 pieces the two front doors armrest , leather and the center armrest and another $9 dollars for the glue 😎

@vinodramoutarpmpcbap2756 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video Sir I appreciate how simple you walked through the steps. Keep up the great work!

@ericcsuf 2 жыл бұрын

Replacing the armrest cover was less than an hour of work thanks to your thorough video. Just did the drivers side. I'll do the passenger side another day. BTW, I bought black covers to replace the grey ones. The color mismatch was obvious in your video, so I thought I'd avoid it by making it intentionally a different color. Since there's other black trim on the door, the armrest covers look like they were supposed to be black :) They look great. Thanks again.

@fixinit 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@MrMyurannCritical 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video. I did mine for 2 hours coz I'm not a handyman but I felt very accomplished today. I did it without removing the wire connections. I used a small philip screw to remove 3 screws (2011 honda pilot) holding the arm rest inside. I watched 2 different videos in doing this and both are very helpful. Glory to God!!! Thanks for sharing your expertise.

@fixinit 4 жыл бұрын

Alger Durano Awesome! Thanks for watching. 😎

@VSSG0601 2 жыл бұрын

I changed for my vehicle and it looks very good. Thank you for the video and it helped me a lot.

@user-ot8hv7ik6d 8 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for an excellent video. I have studied this repair multiple times and I have not figured it out. And don't be so hard on yourself. It looks ok to me.

@DiceDemon Жыл бұрын

Worked perfectly, thanks! I didn't take off the whole panel, just reached up underneath using a ratchet with a screwdriver bit.

@rociohernandez1284 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this!! btw a hair dryer works wonders with smoothing out the wrinkles after the material adheres!

@malai507 Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏 I fixed mine by seeing this video today. It is 2010 Honda Pilot EX-L.

@steverfromoshawa2949 2 ай бұрын

great video . thanks . I ended up using black for the centre and the arms even in the grey interior. There is enough black around it looks better than the slightly wrong grey ..

@charlescusson5130 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for this video. I tackled the job with confidence because of it.

@jonulmer 2 жыл бұрын

I liked and subscribed. Your honesty about it, "not being your best work", and your good guy smile in your profile pic sold me. Be well!!!

@fixinit 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support. I appreciate it. 😎

@Chieflywaze Жыл бұрын

Working with material and contact glue can be tricky for sure, not much room for error and only a short time to adjust once set in place. Thanks for sharing!

@simbagato1980 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the video, it made it easier to replace them.

@fixinit 4 жыл бұрын

Eddie Santi Thanks for watching. Stay safe! 😎

@tracyzr11 3 жыл бұрын

You did a great job! Need to fix mine too. Thanks for sharing. Gonna try to fix mine this weekend. EEEK!

@fixinit 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! 😎

@MrBurkness 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man...nice to just watch a video from a competent dude and get it done

@fixinit 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate it!

@faithzikusooka6677 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video, gonna do this over the weekend

@fixinit 4 жыл бұрын

Faith Zikusooka Glad to help. 😎

@JL-vo2vk 3 ай бұрын

Looks good, it will shrink a little and tighten up just fine.

@daveminsty Жыл бұрын

Thanks, man! Just got done with this fix and your tutorial really helped!

@fixinit Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!😎

@baciadaros9912 3 жыл бұрын

Good job bud👍 thanks for the video

@spiritseeker1932 2 жыл бұрын

I get the leather piece warm then put it on putting the center of leather down first and smooth it out to the edges. But looks pretty good 👍🏼 🙂

@johnj6351 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks! Also did my center arm rest according to your other video....both look great compared to the ripped factory covers.

@fixinit 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to help! 😎

@carlosantomero503 2 жыл бұрын

thank you so much.you are so great... easy to understand .great job thanks for sharing

@charliedigital 4 жыл бұрын

Good work, you've given me the confidence to tackle this!

@fixinit 4 жыл бұрын

charles burton Thanks for Watching! 😎

@robertace821 4 жыл бұрын

Lol pshhh

@RichAngMiller 2 жыл бұрын

Easy! On mine, I didn't even need to remove the door lock/handle assembly or unplug the light. I was able to reach in and get those 3 armrest screws out. I ordered the whole OEM Honda part 83533-SZA-A03ZD (right hand door) from Amazon rather than just the material, so I could just snap it in and it matched perfectly. But it was about $95. Took me about 15 minutes for the whole thing.

@littlebr4d 11 ай бұрын

Came here to comment that you don't have to completely remove the door panel or the electrical stuff. 👍🏼 Just need to remove the screws and pull the panel clips and you should have enough room to get behind there to remove the 3 screws.

@varietyyachtsvessels6769 Жыл бұрын

Really helpful video. Thanks very much for posting.

@sethdyke8291 4 жыл бұрын

I did it! Thanks for your motivation

@fixinit 4 жыл бұрын

Seth Dyke Awesome!

@imSprungxP 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this!!!

@jeremynjenn 9 ай бұрын

Great video thanks for posting

@mattirwin8115 4 жыл бұрын

The entire door trim panel doesn't need to be removed from the door in order to complete this repair. (Your video helped me visual what I had to do.) After removing the three screws and the lower half of the door trim, the three screws attaching the armrest assembly can be loosened and/or removed using a short Phillips screwdriver with your arm between the door and the separated trim. Removal of the armrest assembly can be occur from above without removing the trim with the window controls. Just pull out the trim piece, repair or replace the vinyl/leather, pop the trim back into place, replace the 3 screws holding the armrest assembly trim to the door panel, and then reinstall the bottom of the door trim as you did. You can buy the armrest assembly for about $65 + shipping on line, so you don't have to take time to apply the loose trim as you did. Quicker that way. Kudos to one of the commenters above. Thanks again for the video!

@fixinit 4 жыл бұрын

Matt Irwin Thanks for the tip.

@kathrynrodriguez7577 4 жыл бұрын

Do you have a video on the way you are talking about doing it? If so, can you please link it for me! Thanks.

@mattirwin8115 4 жыл бұрын

@@kathrynrodriguez7577 I'm sorry I don't have a video, I didn't think to make one. You can look at the posted video by Fixin It to determine the location of the screws needed to be removed at 0:35 -0:44. Removing those screws will let you pull the bottom of the trim out like shown at 3:23 - only pull the trim out far enough to access the 3 screws to remove the trim piece as shown at 4:00. Use a short Phillips screw driver so you can take them out while the panel remains on the door. Then fix the trim piece and reverse order to put everything back together.

@kathrynrodriguez7577 4 жыл бұрын

@@mattirwin8115 Thank you.

@mikelangreck1135 3 жыл бұрын

Matt is completely correct on the door panel. Get yourself a short stool -(perfect height to work and then balance panel while working)remove the screws, pop off the door panel and you have more than enough room. Bought a Honda replacement armrest and with this tip replacement was 10 minutes.

@kelvinmejia8384 4 ай бұрын

Looks great, just needs steam and it will shrink to fit. Good job.

@davidebrinson 2 жыл бұрын

THANKS Dude you just saved me a couple hundred bucks!!!

@fixinit 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help! 😎

@russellstone9056 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the good instructions. I think the mismatch may be due to the replacement being tan and your interior being gray? Just a thought.

@dougdarst8521 4 жыл бұрын

Your video was perfect! Thanks

@fixinit 4 жыл бұрын

Doug Darst Thanks. Glad it helped. 😎

@user-yy7xq3mi2k 2 ай бұрын

Very helpful!

@madwake Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! This worked great!

@fixinit Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!😎

@shube3103 Жыл бұрын

I have a 2007 Pilot and a 2009 Pilot, if Honda would have kept the higher quality in the armrest fabric of the 2003-2008 models we wouldn't have had to go through this nonsense. Not looking forward to repairing both armrests of my 2009 Pilot but your video will help greatly...Thank you!!

@fixinit Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!😎

@vt68 3 жыл бұрын

Good job with explaining 👏

@fixinit 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! 😎

@ScottFentonfullbe6 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful, thank you!!

@fixinit 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching !

@MUDDYBOOTS805 4 жыл бұрын

I ended up going to Honda to get the replacement armrest, it wasn't cheap but looks great. Thanks for the removal instructions either way man god bless

@fixinit 4 жыл бұрын

SAUCEBOSS Glad I could help. Just curious, how much does Honda charge for those replacement armrest?

@MUDDYBOOTS805 4 жыл бұрын

@@fixinit I'm gonna be honest with you, I'm an employee of a big chain of dealers so it was around $60+ my cost. So I'm not sure what retail is 😬 but it's up there

@fixinit 4 жыл бұрын

SAUCEBOSS Was it the entire armrest or just the material?

@MUDDYBOOTS805 4 жыл бұрын

@@fixinit yes it was the whole little corner piece i actually just finished putting it together right now i followed your video.

@fixinit 4 жыл бұрын

SAUCEBOSS You got a great deal. Definitely worth it.👌

@miguelromero4790 9 ай бұрын

Thank you Sir !!

@jeygopal2624 Жыл бұрын

Great job.👌

@marionburgess5957 2 жыл бұрын

I just purchased the armrests for the doors. This weekend is GAME ON!!!

@williamsantiago8149 Жыл бұрын

good job 👍

@MrJewelicious 4 жыл бұрын

I was gonna do this for my pilot 2009 but after watching it, i feel like it's too much work for me lol thanks a lot for the video

@fixinit 4 жыл бұрын

Meepo I think they sell new already upholstered armrest. All you have to do is take the door panel off and pop the new armrest in. Makes it a little easier. 🙂

@nawmie97 3 жыл бұрын

The arm rest pops off.. No need to take the entire panel off at all

@justicejustice6391 2 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial! Sunlight is very distracting.

@mesfeneegebre4511 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much I am surprised people watching this video and make tumb dowen.

@fixinit 4 жыл бұрын

mesfenee gebre Thanks for the support 😎

@sshirleyish 2 жыл бұрын

Can someone tell me where to get 1/4” or 3/8” deep narrow crown staples. The 1/2” are poking through on me. Very frustrating

@robwatts3579 2 ай бұрын

My door won’t open now? ****FIXED**** The inside handle was only opening about 3/4 of the way it should. Check how far the other inside handles open then check stuck door. I was lucky, I just pulled on the stuck door inside handle harder(trying to open from inside) and it popped open. The inside handle now opens normal like the other doors. This was my fix, good luck with yours.

@davidbaker7359 2 жыл бұрын

Good video. My repair went smoothly UNTIL I reinstalled the door panel and somehow disturbed locking system...the door is now shut and stuck locked! I suspect the cable attached to the manual interior lock is not longer in the right track and is basically keeping the lock activated. Any recommendations?

@fixinit 2 жыл бұрын

Ugh. That’s a tough one. Did you try using the key to manually unlock it from the outside door handle?

@davidbaker7359 2 жыл бұрын

@@fixinit yep.. didn't help. Actuator is firing fine...must be a mechanical issue. I assume there is a trick to fix it. Haven't figured it out yet

@shansalim9998 3 жыл бұрын

Really helpful video and I am gonna try this with my new armrest cover ordered from Aliexpress. I want to ask u, is it necessary to apply adhesive spray?

@fixinit 3 жыл бұрын

Probably not necessary but it’s the easiest way. You’ll have to staple it otherwise.

@norbertomontijo8673 3 жыл бұрын

Yes the spray is the way to go for this repair. Staples is more for upholstery type work. This small piece will be fine with the spray adhesive. I’d use 3m spray. Also maybe use some surgical gloves or dish washing gloves. This is a great video on removing the door panel.

@randyhutcherson5637 25 күн бұрын

The fix went well, BUT, I closed the door before replacing the door panel and now can't get it open from inside or outside. The latch will not release. I see others have had this issue. Any ideas?

@2bigvtwins 4 жыл бұрын

WOW Thanks brother. Do you happen to have the link for the armrest covers ? Thanks

@fixinit 4 жыл бұрын

Noway Yahright I bought them from Amazon. It’s my wife’s account so I’ll try to find out from her.

@2bigvtwins 4 жыл бұрын

I managed to find it. Thanks. Great video tip.

@fixinit 4 жыл бұрын

Noway Yahright Thanks. Glad it helped you out.

@Kobafied 4 жыл бұрын

You need to put two or more coats of glue on the fabric/leather, as it soaks in. Also, you need to stretch it better to avoid those wrinkles.

@fixinit 4 жыл бұрын

WayneRite Thanks for the tips! 😎

@acorn9187 3 жыл бұрын

Is it possible to buy the armrest piece that the vinyl goes over. Every internet search I do takes me to armrest covers. I can't seem to find the actual armrest anywhere.

@fixinit 3 жыл бұрын

Not sure what color or what side you need. I have a couple of links in the video description for the full assembly from Honda. Driver's side only though.

@asifzarin 2 жыл бұрын

After I opened the driver's door penal before I put it back the door is looked now and u can't open it can you please guide me I already put all the power all the doors works but the driver's side us not working.

@wattysbff 2 жыл бұрын

This happened to me too. One of the wires of the inside handle got dislodged. Just open it back up and snap the cord in place. Make sure you lock It into place. Hope this helps..

@nimster64 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tutorial. How is it holding up? I need to do this to my sons car 😎

@fixinit 3 ай бұрын

Holding up fine

@nimster64 3 ай бұрын

@@fixinit thanks for the update. Love all your content. I just got the pilot so definitely following. Thank you

@fixinit 3 ай бұрын

@nimster64 Thanks!😎

@extendedp1 3 жыл бұрын

Anyone know where to find the already upholstered armrest? Is it available anywhere? Thanks for the video.

@fixinit 3 жыл бұрын

There’s a link in the video description

@totifaddye6587 3 жыл бұрын

On pilots thats the Most Common Spot for Worn Things the Driver side Armrest but its always that exact little Tip that I hate that gets Worn

@j.e.8120 4 жыл бұрын

Is it the same for a 2009 accord coupe???

@fixinit 4 жыл бұрын

J. E. Yes, about the same. They actually sell the armrests already upholstered. So it’s easy. Check out this video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e52BZZunuNecdps.html

@Captsewer 9 ай бұрын

Can you use brush on rubber cement.

@fixinit 9 ай бұрын

Yes, that should work too.

@DumbMoran 2 жыл бұрын

I removed my door panel exactly the same way you showed us, and now my I can't open my door from either side yet the its unlocked. I don't know how in the world I can remove the panel with a stuck closed door to see what went wrong.

@davidbaker7359 2 жыл бұрын

I probably screwed up the same thing. Did you get it fixed?

@lissettealvarez5753 Жыл бұрын

After we repaired and put back the arm rest on my Honda Pilot the remote key don't open the door. I have to open the door with the key. Can you help?

@fixinit Жыл бұрын

Check to make sure all the wires are properly connected.

@lissettealvarez5753 Жыл бұрын

@@fixinit we did and also we changed the batteries to the remote

@JoanDefenbaugh 2 жыл бұрын

Hey! I have that t-shirt. KW in Ohio.

@ricardoanez6436 4 жыл бұрын

Where did you get the replacement piece of vinyl???

@fixinit 4 жыл бұрын

Ricardo Anez There’s an Amazon link on the description.

@texasgolfer1013 4 жыл бұрын

I found a pair on eBay for about $11. It would have cost me at least $100 at the dealer.

@christianxzowner2958 3 жыл бұрын

The vinyl on the center console in the cr-z has same problem ..not holding like this

@fixinit 3 жыл бұрын

I got a video on the center console too. If you can find the replacement material, center console is easier to fix than the door armrest.

@christianxzowner2958 3 жыл бұрын

@@fixinit checkin it 💪👍

@xibauaca 3 жыл бұрын

How long it took to do the whole thing?

@fixinit 3 жыл бұрын

A couple of hours

@jeffersonferreira2925 7 ай бұрын

Amazing video man!!! Thank you

@adamh7947 4 ай бұрын

Huge tip - do not close your door while the panel is off.

@randyhutcherson5637 25 күн бұрын

If you know this from personal experience, please tell us how you fixed it.

@adamh7947 25 күн бұрын

@@randyhutcherson5637 it was a very very tricky situation. I was very lucky because my passenger door would still open by inserting the key. But at first, I could not figure out how to open my driver side door because nothing would work. The key would not work and the remote button would not work. I thought I was going to have to spend $500 on a locksmith or have the door sawed open. I had to climb in through the passenger side while I was trying to figure out how to solve this problem. It really sucked, but I did solve it. After a lot of study and time spent examining the wiring, I realized that the actuators for the doorhandle had been jiggled out of position when I was removing those door panels. The actuators are steel cables that attach to the cheap plastic door pull, but they attach in a very, very specific manner and if they are jiggled out of position, even by 2 mm the door cannot be opened after it is closed. It cannot be opened with the key and it cannot be opened with the key fob. I was lucky because I could still get in through the passenger side and after about 2 1/2 days of constantly working on this, I figured out how to put those two actuator cables back into the correct position and finally my key fob opened the driver door. It was definitely not intuitive as to how those two actuators are supposed to be placed correctly and I tried over and over again until I finally figured it out. I was extremely relieved. If it had been the case that my passenger doors were also stuck closed, I would’ve needed a locksmith.

@tomdeck5786 9 ай бұрын

Just finished. I'll say one thing; I'm never popping off the door panel again. No way those plastic pins can survive being yanked off too many times and once they break you can't replace them because the holding brackets are molded.