Trim Removal/Installation - Pillar Areas
Trim Removal/Installation - Pillar AreasSpecial Tools Required
KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *
* Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program.
A-Pillar Trim
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and the precautions and procedures before doing repairs or service.
NOTE:
- Follow the A-pillar trim installation procedure carefully; improper installation could cause the side curtain airbag to deploy improperly and possibly cause injury.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when prying components.
- Take care not to scratch the trim and the panels.
- The upper clip in the A-pillar trim (A) consists of a grommet (B) and a pin (C). The grommet expanded with the pin secures it to the body panel (D). The projections (E) on the pin is broken during removal, so the clip must be replaced with a new one when the trim is reinstalled.
1. Pull the front door opening seal away from the A-pillar as needed.
2. Hit the upper clip in the A-pillar trim (A) with a rubber mallet. The clip is under the "SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG" mark (B). Hitting the clip breaks the projections (C) on the pin (D) and pushes it into the grommet (E) against the body (F). The grommet becomes narrower.
NOTE: The clip must be replaced with a new one when the A-pillar trim is reinstalled.
3. Pull the front of the A-pillar trim (A) back by hand to remove the upper clip (B) from the body (C).
4. Pull the A-pillar trim (A) by hand to detach the clips. Pull the trim up from the dashboard (B), then remove it.
5. If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the A-pillar trim and all the clips on the trim with new ones.
6. If the side curtain airbag has not deployed, remove the upper clip (A) from the removed A-pillar trim (B) and discard it. Then check the trim:
- To prevent the side curtain airbags from deploying improperly and possibly causing injury, inspect the A-pillar trim and replace it if it has any of these types of damage:
- Any cracks, deformations, or stress-whitening in the A-pillar trim
- Any cracks or stress-whitening in the clip seating surfaces (C, D)
- Replace the lower clips (E) if it is damaged.
- Replace the upper clip with a new one.
7. Before installing the A-pillar trim (A), whether it is being replaced or reinstalled, temporarily remove the new upper clip (B).
8. Check the overlap between the headliner and A-pillar trim, and if necessary, adjust it.
9. Carefully install a new upper clip (A) to the A-pillar trim (B). Be sure that the grommet (C) is nearest to the top of the pin (D) as shown.
10. Reinstall the A-pillar trim (A).
1. Insert the bottom of the trim into the dashboard (B).
2. Place the trim over the A-pillar (C), and fit its upper clip (D), and lower clips into the holes (E)in the A-pillar, then lightly push the trim into place.
NOTE:
- Make sure the side curtain airbag isn't tucked down under the clips and ribs.
- Push lightly on the upper clip. If you push too hard, the clip will be damaged, and it will not hold the trim properly.
11. Reinstall the front door opening seal.
Special Tools Required
KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *
* Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program.
B-Pillar Upper/Lower Trim
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 the panels.
- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when prying components.
1. Remove these items:
- Front door sill trim
- Rear door sill trim
- Front door opening seal, as needed
- Rear door opening seal, as needed
2. Slide the front seat forward fully.
3. Remove the B-pillar lower trim (A).
1. Pull the upper portion of the trim back to release the upper hooks (B).
2. Detach the lower clips by pulling the bottom of the trim back by hand.
4. Remove the front seat belt lower anchor.
5. Pull the bottom of the B-pillar upper trim (A) back by hand to detach the lower hooks (B).
6. Detach the upper clip by pulling the top of the B-pillar upper trim (A). Pull the trim down to release the upper hooks (B) from the side curtain airbag B-pillar bracket (C).
7. Pass the front seat belt (A) lower anchor out through a hole in the slider (B), then remove the B-pillar upper trim (C).
8. Remove the slider (A) from the B-pillar upper trim (B).
9. Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Check if the clips (A) are damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace them with new ones.
- If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the B-pillar upper and lower trim and all the clips on the trim with new ones.
- To prevent the side curtain airbags from deploying improperly and possibly causing injury, inspect the trim and replace it if it has any of these types of damage:
- Any cracks or deformations in the B-pillar upper trim (B) and the upper hooks (C), and any stress-whitening in the upper part of the trim
- Any cracks or deformations in the B-pillar lower trim (D), and any breakages in the part (E) fitted with the B-pillar upper trim
- Any cracks or stress-whitening in the clips seating surface (F)
- Replace any damaged parts with new ones.
- Make sure the top of the trim overlaps with the headliner correctly.
- Make sure the pin (G) on the front seat belt shoulder anchor adjuster (H) and the hole (I) on the back of the slider are engaged when installing the B-pillar upper trim.
- Make sure the trim hook is installed into the side curtain airbag B-pillar bracket securely.
- Push the clip and the hooks into place securely.
- Before installing the anchor bolt, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the seat belt.
Slider engagement with shoulder anchor adjuster
Special Tools Required
KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *
* Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program.
C-Pillar Trim
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and the precautions and procedures before doing repairs or service.
NOTE:
- Follow the C-pillar trim installation procedure carefully; improper installation could cause the side curtain airbag to deploy improperly and possibly cause injury.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when prying components.
- Take care not to scratch the trim and the panels.
- The front clip in the C-pillar trim (A) consists of a grommet (B) and a pin (C). The grommet expanded with the pin secures it to the body panel (D). The projections (E) on the pin is broken during removal, so the clip must be replaced with a new one when the trim is reinstalled.
1. Remove these items:
- Rear seat cushion
- Rear seat-back
- Rear door opening seal, as needed
2. Hit the front clip in the C-pillar trim (A) with a rubber mallet. The clip is near the triangle mark (B). Hitting the clip breaks the projections (C) on the pin (D) and pushes it into the grommet (E) against the body (F). The grommet becomes narrower.
NOTE: The front clip must be replaced with a new when the C-pillar trim is reinstalled.
3. Pull the front of the C-pillar trim (A) back by hand to remove the front clip (B) from the body (C).
4. Pull the C-pillar trim (A) by hand to detach the clips, then pull the trim up from the rear shelf (B).
5. If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the C-pillar trim and all the clips on the trim with new ones.
6. If the side curtain airbag has not deployed, remove the front clip (A) from the removed C-pillar trim (B) and discard it. Then check the trim:
- To prevent the side curtain airbags from deploying improperly and possibly causing injury, inspect the C-pillar trim and replace it if it has any of these types of damage:
- Any cracks, deformations, or stress-whitening in the C-pillar trim
- Any cracks or stress-whitening in the clip seating surfaces (C, D)
- Check if the clips (E) are damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace them with new ones.
- Replace the front clip with a new one.
7. Before installing the C-pillar trim (A), whether it is being replaced or reinstalled, temporarily remove the new front clip (B).
8. Check the overlap between the headliner and C-pillar trim, and if necessary, adjust it.
9. Carefully reinstall the front clip (A) to the C-pillar trim (B). Be sure that the grommet (C) is nearest to the top of the pin (D) as shown.
10. Reinstall the C-pillar trim (A).
1. Insert the bottom of the trim into the rear shelf (B).
2. Place the trim over the C-pillar (C), and fit its front clip (D) and rear clips into holes in the C-pillar, then lightly push the trim into place.
NOTE:
- Make sure the side curtain airbag isn't tucked down under the clips and ribs.
- Push lightly on the front clip. If you push too hard, the clip will be damaged, and it will not hold the trim properly.
11. Reinstall the rear door opening seal.
12. Reinstall the rear seat-back and rear seat cushion.