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.

2-door

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and the precautions and procedures before doing repairs or service.

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 the C-pillar trim from both sides, without side curtain airbags, with side curtain airbags.




2. Remove the rear bulkhead cover (A).
1. Pull the upper edge of the cover back to detach the hooks (B) and clips.
2. Pull the bottom edge of the cover back to detach the hooks (C) from the body flange.




3. '03-05 models: 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.




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







5. Remove the rear shelf (A).
1. From the trunk compartment, release the hooks (B) from the rear seat-back lock cylinder (C), then remove the lock cylinder trim (D).
2. Lift the rear shelf to detach the clips.
3. Release both rear corner edges (E) of the rear shelf from the rear window opening flange (F), and pull the rear shelf toward the front of the vehicle.

6. Pull the rear center seat belt (G) out through the slit (H) in the rear shelf.
7. Install the shelf in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Check if the clip is damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace it with new one.
- When installing the rear shelf, slip the rear center seat belt through the slit in the rear shelf.
- Push the clips and hooks into place securely.
- Make sure the high mount brake light bulb socket is connected securely.

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

4-door

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and the precautions and procedures before doing repairs or service.

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 the C-pillar trim from both sides, without side curtain airbags with side curtain airbags.




2. Remove the rear bulkhead cover (A).
1. Pull the upper edge of the cover back to detach the hooks (B) and clips.
2. Pull the bottom edge of the cover back to release the cover from the body flange.




3. '03-05 models: 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.




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







5. Remove the rear shelf (A).
1. Pull the lock cylinder trim (B) up to release the hooks (C), then remove the trim from the rear seat-back lock cylinder (D).
2. Lift the rear shelf to detach the clips.
3. Pull the rear shelf toward the front of the vehicle.

6. Pull both rear seat belts (E) and rear center seat belt (F) out through the slits (G) in the rear shelf.
7. Install the shelf in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Check if the clip is damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace it with new one.
- When installing the rear shelf, slip the rear seat belts and center seat belt through the slits in the rear shelf.
- Polish the clips and hooks into place securely.
- Make sure the high mount brake light bulb socket is connected securely.