Trunk / Liftgate Interior Trim Panel: Service and Repair

Trim Removal/Installation - Trunk 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 the panels.
- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.

1. Fold the rear seat-back forward.
2. Remove the clip that secures the spare tire lid (A) and the seat-back cover (B) to the body. 2-door is shown; 4-door is similar.






3. Remove the spare tire lid (A). 4-door is shown; 2-door is similar.






4. Remove the trunk lid weatherstrip near the trunk rear trim panel.
5. Detach the clips (A, B), and release the hooks (C) and the projections (D) by pulling the trunk rear trim panel (E) up, then remove it.






6. Remove the clips (A, B), and pull the trunk side trim panel (C) out from under the rear shelf (D) and the rear seat-back (E), then remove the panel. 4-door is shown; 2-door is similar.






7. Remove the tool box spacer (A). 4-door is shown; 2-door is similar.






8. Remove the spare tire.
9. Remove the clips, then remove the spare tire pan carpet (A). 4-door is shown; 2-door is similar.






10. Detach the clips (A) and the harness holders (B) from the stud bolts, then remove the rear wheelhouse insulator (C). 4-door is shown; 2-door is similar.






11. Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- Push the clips and the hooks into place securely.