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

Rear Shelf

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, 2-door, 4-door 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 rear shelf and the trim.
- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.

1. Remove these items:
- Rear seat cushion, 4-door
- Rear seat side bolster, both sides, 4-door
- Rear door opening seal, as needed, 4-door
- C-pillar trim, both sides

2. From the trunk compartment, turn the high mount brake light socket (A) 45° counterclockwise to remove the socket. 4-door is shown; 2-door is similar.






3. For some models: Disconnect the ANC rear microphone subharness connector (A).






4. Remove the clips securing the rear shelf (A), and remove the washers (B) from between the rear shelf and body. 4-door is shown; 2-door is similar.






5. Remove the rear shelf (A). Be careful not to damage the speakers.
1. Pull up the entire rear shelf to detach the clips.
2. Lift the rear shelf upward and forward to release the rear hook (B) from the body, and release each anchor rod (C) out through the hole in the rear shelf.
3. Pull both rear seat belts (D) (4-door) and rear center seat belt (E) out through the slits (F) in the rear shelf.











6. Detach the hooks (A) from under the rear shelf (B), and release the hooks (C), then remove the rear speaker grille (D). The left side is shown; the right side is symmetrical.






7. Install the shelf in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Using a clip remover, remove any clips left in the body, and reinstall them on the rear shelf.
- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- Be careful not to damage the speakers.
- When installing the rear shelf, slip the rear seat belt and the rear center seat belt through the slits in the rear shelf properly.
- Push the clips and the hooks into place securely.
- Make sure the high mount brake light socket is connected securely, and the ANC rear microphone subharness connector (for some models) is plugged in properly.

Rear Parcel Shelf Dynamic Damper - 2-door

NOTE:
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to scratch the body.

1. Remove the rear shelf.
2. Remove the bolts (A), then remove the rear parcel shelf dynamic damper (B). Take care not to hit the rear window when removing the bolts.






3. Install the damper in the reverse order of removal.