Rear Shelf: Service and Repair

Trim Removal/Installation - Rear Shelf Area

Special Tools Required
KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *
* Available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment Program

NOTE:
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when prying components.

1. Remove these items:
- Rear seat-back and seat cushion
- C-pillar trim




2. '05 model: Remove the high mount brake light (A).
1. From the trunk compartment, disconnect the high mount brake light bulb socket (B).
2. Push the high mount brake light towards the rear window, and gently pry up at the back to release the front hooks (C).
3. Release the rear hooks (D), then remove the high mount brake light.




3. From both sides, pull the rear speaker grille (A) up to detach the clips (B, C), then remove the rear speaker grille.




4. Disconnect and detach the active noise control rear microphone connector (A) and detach the harness clip(B).







5. Remove the rear shelf (A).
1. Lift the rear shelf to detach the clips.
2. Pull the rear shelf toward the front of the vehicle.

6. Pull both rear seat belts (B) and rear center seat belt (C) out through the slits (D) in the rear shelf.
7. Install the shelf in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Check for damaged or stress-whitened clips, and replace them with new ones.
- When installing the rear shelf, slip the rear seat belts and center seat belt through the slits in the rear shelf.
- Push the clips and hooks into place securely.
- Make sure the active noise control rear microphone connector is plugged in properly, and high mount brake light bulb socket is connected securely ('05 model).