Pillar Trim

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

Front 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 front pillar trim (B) consists of a plastic grommet (C) and a metal pin (D). The groove in the grommet secures it to the body panel (E). The projection (F) on the grommet is broken during removal, so the clip must be replaced with a new one when the trim is reinstalled.





1. Pull the door opening seal away from the front pillar as needed.

2. Hit the upper clip (A) in the front 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 front pillar trim is reinstalled.






3. Pull back the top of the front pillar trim (A) by hand to remove the upper clip (B) from the body (C).






4. Pull out the front 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 front 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 front pillar trim (A) and note the following items:

- To prevent the side curtain airbags from deploying improperly and possibly causing injury, inspect the front 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 front 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 front 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 front pillar trim (B). Make sure that the grommet (C) is nearest to the top of the pin (D) as shown.






10. Reinstall the front pillar trim (A).

1. Insert the bottom of the trim into the dashboard (B).

2. Place the trim over the front pillar (C), and fit its upper clip (D) and lower clips (E) into the holes (F) in the front 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 front pillar trim. If you push too hard, the clip will be damaged, and it will not hold the trim properly.
- Gently tug on the front pillar trim to verify that all clips are securely fastened.





11. Reinstall the door opening seal (G).

Center 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:

- Door opening seal, as needed
- Rear pillar trim

2. Slide the seat forward fully.

3. Remove the driver's seat belt lower anchor bolt.

4. Remove the center pillar trim (A).

1. Pull back the trim by hand to detach the clips (B, C) and clip (D) ('12 model).

2. Pull down the trim to release the upper hook (E) from the hole in the body, and remove it from the headliner (F).

3. Pass the seat belt (G) out through the hole in the trim, then remove the center pillar trim.





5. Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

- If the clips (A, B) are damaged or stress-whitened replace them with new ones.
- If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the center pillar trim and all clips on the trim, 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 center pillar trim (C) or the upper hook (D)
- Any cracks or stress-whitened areas in the clip seating surfaces (E)

- Replace any damaged parts with new ones.
- Make sure the top of the trim overlaps with the headliner correctly.
- Make sure the upper hook is installed into the hole in the body securely.
- Push the clips and hook into place securely.
- Before installing the anchor bolt, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the seat belt.






Rear 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 bend or scratch the trim or the panels.
- The upper clip (A) in the rear pillar trim (B) consists of a grommet (C) and a pin (D). The groove in the grommet secures it to the body panel (E). The projection (F) on the grommet is broken during removal, so the clip must be replaced with a new one when the trim is reinstalled.





1. Remove these items:

- Hatch weatherstrip, as needed Service and Repair.
- Rear side trim panel Interior Trim Removal / Installation - Cargo Area.

2. Hit the upper clip (A) in the rear pillar trim (B) with a rubber mallet. The clip is located under the 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 rear pillar trim is reinstalled.






3. Pull back the top of the rear pillar trim (A) by hand to remove the upper clip (B) from the body (C).






4. Remove the rear pillar trim (A).

1. Pull out the trim by hand to detach the clips (B, C) from the holes in the body, and remove it from the headliner (D).

2. Detach the hooks (E) from the center pillar trim (F).





5. If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the rear 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 rear pillar trim (A) and note the following items:

- To prevent the side curtain airbags from deploying improperly and possibly causing injury, inspect the rear 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 rear pillar trim
- Any cracks or stress-whitening in the clip seating surfaces (B, C, D)

- Replace the upper clip (E) with a new one after checking the overlap.
- If the clips (F, G) are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.





7. Before installing the rear pillar trim (A), carefully remove the new upper clip (B).





8. Temporarily install the rear pillar trim (without the upper clip) to check the overlap between the headliner and the rear pillar trim. Remove the rear pillar trim and if necessary, adjust the overlap.

9. Carefully install the new upper clip (A) to the rear pillar trim (B). Make sure that the grommet (C) is nearest to the top of the pin (D) as shown.






10. Place the rear pillar trim (A) over the rear pillar (B), and fit its upper clip (C) and the clips (D, E) into the holes (F) in the rear 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 rear pillar trim. If you push too hard, the clip will be damaged, and it will not hold the trim properly.
- Gently tug on the rear pillar trim to verify that all clips are securely fastened.





11. Reinstall the removed parts.