Headliner: Service and Repair

Headliner Removal/Installation

Special Tools Required
KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *
* Available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment Program

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and the precautions and procedures before doing repairs or service.

NOTE:
- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when prying components.
- When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.
- Take care not to bend or scratch the headliner.
- Be careful not to damage the dashboard and other interior trim.

1. Remove these items:
- A-pillar trim, both sides
- Roof console
- Front individual map light
- Rear individual map light
- B-pillar upper trim, both sides
- C-pillar trim, both sides




2. From both sides, using a trim tool, release the tabs (A), then turn the sunvisor cap (B), and remove it from the bracket (C).
3. From both sides, remove the sunvisor (A) and holder (B).
1. Remove the self-tapping ET screws.
2. Remove the sunvisor from the body and holder.
3. If equipped, disconnect the vanity mirror light connector (C).




4. Using a flat-tip screwdriver, push the hook (D), turn the holder 90 degrees, and then pull it out.




4. Remove the caps (A), and remove the screws, then remove the grab handles (B).




5. Remove the clips, then remove the high mount brake light cover (A).
6. Remove the headliner (A).
1. Pull the front door opening trim (B) and the rear door opening trim (C) away from the headliner.
2. Detach the rear clips (D) by pulling the rear portion of the headliner down.
3. With the help of an assistant, release the Velcro fasteners (E) by pulling the front portion of the headliner down, and release the headliner from the moonroof frame (F) by sliding the headliner rearward, and lowering it.




4. Lower the headliner.

NOTE: Wire harness and antenna lead on the headliner are not shown in this illustration.




7. Remove the aluminum seals and disconnect the front microphone connectors (A), rear microphone connectors (B), and moonroof subharness connector (C), then remove the antenna lead (D) and roof wire harness (E) from the headliner (F).
8. Remove the headliner through the front passenger's door opening. Take care not to bend or scratch the headliner




9. If necessary, remove the clips (A) from the grab handle brackets (B).




10. If necessary, remove the bolts, then remove the roof console bracket (A) by releasing two hooks (B).




11. Install the headliner in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- If the side curtain airbag has been deployed, replace the headliner and front grab handle on deployed side with new ones.
- 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 creases or tears in the headliner (A)
- Any fasteners (B) or clip bases (C) which have come off the headliner
- Any damage around the grab handle holes (D) or sunvisor holes (E) in the headliner
- Any deformations in the grab handle (F)
- Any cracks in the sunvisor stay base (G)
- Any bends or cracks in the sunvisor stay shaft (H)
- Any cracks in the sunvisor base (I)
- Any cracks in the vanity mirror base (J)
- Any deformations in the grab handle bracket

- Replace any damaged parts with new ones.
- Replace the removed aluminum seals with new ones.
- Make sure the grab handle clips (K) are installed securely to the grab handle bracket (L).
- Make sure the headliner overlaps the trim pieces correctly.
- When passing the headliner through the door opening, be careful not to fold or bend it. Also, be careful not to scratch the body.
- If the threads on a visor screw are worn out, use an oversized self-tapping ET screw P/N 90137-S30-003 made specifically for this application.
- Check that both sides of the headliner are securely attached to the trim.