Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Pillar Areas
Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Pillar Areas
Special Tools Required
- KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014
*Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program, 888-424-6857
A-Pillar Trim
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations Locations and the precautions and procedures Service and Repair before doing repairs or service.
NOTE:
- If side airbags and/or side curtain airbags have deployed, the affected pillar area trim and attachment clips must be replaced. Refer to Component Replacement/Inspection After Deployment Service and Repair.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.
- Take care not to scratch the trim or the panels.
- The upper clip (A) in the A-pillar trim (B) consists of a plastic grommet (C) and a metal pin (D). The grommet expanded by the pin secures it to the body panel (E). The projections (F) on the pin break during removal, so the upper 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 (A) in the A-pillar trim (B) with a rubber mallet. The clip is located under point (C) where the triangle mark (D) on the edge of the trim indicates. Hitting the clip breaks the projections (E) on the pin (F) and pushes it into the grommet (G) on the body (H).
NOTE: The upper clip must be replaced with a new one when the A-pillar trim is reinstalled.
3. Pull back the top of the A-pillar trim (A) by hand to remove the upper clip (B) from the body (C).
4. Pull out the A-pillar trim (A) by hand to detach the clips. Pull up the trim from the dashboard (B), then remove the trim.
5. If the side curtain airbag has been deployed, replace the A-pillar trim, along with the other parts listed for side curtain airbag deployment Service and Repair.
6. If the side curtain airbag has not been deployed, check the A-pillar trim (A) and note the following items:
- To prevent the side curtain airbags from deploying improperly and possibly causing injury, inspect the A-pillar trim and replace it with a new one if it has any of the following damage:
- Any cracks, deformations, or stress-whitened areas in the A-pillar trim
- Any cracks or stress-whitening in the clip seating surfaces (B, C)
- Replace the upper clip (D) with a new one after checking the overlap.
- If the clips (E) are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
7. Before installing the A-pillar trim (A), carefully remove the new upper clip (B).
8. Temporarily install the front pillar trim (without the upper clip) to check the overlap between the headliner and the front pillar trim. Remove the front pillar trim and if necessary, adjust the overlap.
9. Carefully install the new upper clip (A) to the A-pillar trim (B). Make 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 (E) into the holes (F) in the A-pillar, then lightly push the trim into place.
NOTE:
- Make sure the side curtain airbag is not tucked under the clips and the trim ribs.
- Do not push too hard on the A-pillar trim. If you push too hard, the clip will be damaged, and it will not hold the trim properly.
- Gently tug on the A-pillar trim to verify that all clips are securely fastened.
11. Reinstall the front door opening seal (G).
B-Pillar Upper/Lower Trim
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations Locations and the precautions and procedures Service and Repair before doing repairs or service.
NOTE:
- If side airbags and/or side curtain airbags have deployed, the affected pillar area trim and attachment clips must be replaced. Refer to Component Replacement/Inspection After Deployment Service and Repair.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to bend or scratch the trim or the panels.
- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.
1. Remove these items:
- Front door sill trim Service and Repair
- Rear door sill trim
- Front door opening seal, as needed
- Rear door opening seal, as needed
2. Slide the front seat forward fully.
3. Driver's side: pull the lower anchor cover (A) back, and remove the seat belt lower anchor bolt (B).
4. Remove the B-pillar lower trim (A).
1. Pull back the upper area of the B-pillar lower trim to release the upper hooks (B).
2. Detach the clips by pulling back the bottom of the trim back by hand.
5. Remove the upper anchor cover (A), and remove the upper anchor bolt (B).
6. Remove the B-pillar upper trim (A).
1. Pull back the bottom of the trim by hand to release the lower hook (B).
2. Pull back the upper portion of the trim by hand to release the upper pin (C).
3. Release the upper hook (D) by pulling the top of the B-pillar trim, and remove it from the headliner (E).
7. Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- If the clips (A) are damaged or stress-whitened replace them with a new ones.
- If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the B-pillar upper trim, lower trim, and all the clips, along with the other parts listed for side curtain airbag deployment Service and Repair.
- To prevent the side curtain airbags from deploying improperly and possibly causing injury, inspect the trim and replace it with a new one if it has any of the following damage:
- Any cracks or deformations in the B-pillar upper trim (B) or the upper hook (C), or any stress-whitened areas in the upper part of the trim
- Any cracks or deformation in the B-pillar lower trim (D), or any breakage in the part (E) that overlaps the B-pillar upper trim
- Any cracks or stress-whitened in the clips seating surfaces (F)
- Replace any damaged parts with new ones.
- Make sure the top of the trim overlaps with the headliner correctly.
- Make sure the trim hook is installed into the body hole securely.
- Push the clips and hooks into place securely.
- Before installing the anchor bolt, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the seat belt.
- Apply medium strength liquid thread lock to the upper anchor bolts before reinstallation.
C-Pillar Trim
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations Locations and the precautions and procedures Service and Repair before doing repairs or service.
NOTE:
- If side airbags and/or side curtain airbags have deployed, the affected pillar area trim and attachment clips must be replaced. Refer to Component Replacement/Inspection After Deployment Service and Repair.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to bend or scratch the trim or the panels.
- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.
1. Remove these items:
- Rear door opening seal, as needed
- Hatch weatherstrip, as needed Service and Repair
- Cargo area side trim panel Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Cargo Areas
2. Remove the rear seat belt lower anchor bolt.
3. Remove the C-pillar trim (A).
1. Pull back the bottom of the trim by hand to detach the clips (B, C).
2. Pull down the trim to release the upper hook (D) from the headliner (E).
3. Detach the hooks (F) and the tabs (G) then release the trim cap (H).
4. Pull the rear seat belt (I) out through the slit in the cap, then remove the cap.
5. Pass the rear seat belt out through the hole in the C-pillar trim, then remove the trim.
4. Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- If the clips (A) are damaged or any stress-whitened replace them with new ones.
- If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the C-pillar trim and all clips, along with the other parts listed for side curtain airbag deployment Service and Repair.
- To prevent the side curtain airbags from deploying improperly and possibly causing injury, inspect the trim and replace it with a new one if it has any of following damage:
- Any cracks or deformations in the C-pillar trim (B) or the upper hook (C), and any stress-whitened areas in the upper part of the trim
- Any cracks or stress-whitened areas in the clips seating surfaces (D)
- Replace any damaged parts with new ones.
- Make sure the top of the trim overlaps with the headliner correctly.
- Make sure the trim hook is installed into the body holes.
- Push the clips and hooks into place securely.
- Before installing the seat belt anchor bolt, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the seat belt.
