Trim Removal/Installation - Pillar Areas
Trim Removal/Installation - Pillar AreasSpecial Tools Required
KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *
* Available through the American 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 airbags 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 panels.
- The upper clip in the A-pillar trim (A) consists of a resin grommet (B) and a metal pin (C). The groove (D) in the grommet secures it to the body panel (E). The shoulder (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 front door opening trim away from the A-pillar as needed.
2. Hit the upper clip with a rubber mallet. The clip is under the "SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG" mark (A) near the top of the A-pillar trim (B). Hitting the clip breaks the shoulder (C) on the grommet (D) and pushes the pin (E) and grommet against the body (F).
NOTE: The clip must be replaced with a new one when the A-pillar trim is reinstalled.
3. Pull the top of the A-pillar trim (A) back by hand to remove the pin (B) from the grommet (C) remaining in the body (D).
4. Remove the A-pillar trim (A) by hand to detach the remaining clips, then pull the trim up from the dashboard (B).
5. Remove the grommet from the body.
NOTE: The upper clip must be replaced with a new one because the grommet is damaged during removal.
6. If the side curtain airbag has been deployed, replace the A-pillar trim with a new one.
7. If the side curtain airbag has riot been deployed, check the A-pillar trim (A):
- 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-whitenings
- Any cracks or stress-whitening in the clip and pin seating surfaces (B)
- Damaged top of the upper clip pin (C)
- Replace the upper clip with a new one because it was damaged during removal.
- Check if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace them with new ones.
8. Before installing the A-pillar trim (A), carefully remove the grommet (B) from the pin (C) on the new upper clip.
9. Check the overlap between the headliner and A-pillar trim, and if necessary, adjust it.
10. Carefully reinstall the grommet (A) on the pin (B) and seat them on the A-pillar trim (C) as shown.
11. 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 the other clips (E) into holes (F) 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.
12. Reinstall the front door opening trim.
Special Tools Required
KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *
* Available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment Program
B-Pillar 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 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 trim, as needed
- Rear door opening trim, as needed
2. Slide the front seal forward fully.
3. Remove the B-pillar lower trim (A).
1. Pull the upper portion of the trim back to release the upper hooks (13).
2. Detach the lower clips by pulling the bottom of the trim back by hand.
4. 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.
- 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 lower trim (B), and any damage to the area (C) that fits into the B-pillar upper trim
- Any cracks or stress-whitening in the clip seating surfaces (D)
- Replace the damaged part with a new one.
- Push the clips into place securely.
Special Tools Required
KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *
* Available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment Program
B-Pillar Upper 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 panels.
- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when prying components.
1. Remove these items:
- Front door opening trim, as needed
- Rear door opening trim, as needed
2. Remove the front seat belt lower anchor.
3. Pull the upper portion of the B-pillar lower trim (A) back to release the upper hooks (B).
4. Remove the B-pillar upper trim (A).
1. Pull the bottom of the trim back by hand to detach the lower hooks (B).
2. Detach the upper clip by pulling the top of the trim.
3. Pull the trim down to release the upper hook (C) from the side curtain airbag B-pillar bracket.
4. Pass the front seat belt (D) lower anchor out through a hole in the slider (E).
5. Remove the B-pillar upper trim (A).
6. Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Check if the clip (A) is damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace it with a new one.
- If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the B-pillar upper trim with a new one.
- 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 hook (C), and any press-whitenings in the upper part of the trim
- Any cracks or stress-whitening in the clip seating surface (D)
- Replace any damaged parts with new ones.
- Make sure the top of the trim overlaps with the headliner correctly
- Make sure the pin (E) on the front seat belt shoulder anchor adjuster (F) and the hole (G) 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 hooks into place securely.
- Before installing the anchor bolt, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the seat belt.
Special Tools Required
KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *
* Available through the American 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 airbags to deploy improperly and possibly cause injury.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when prying components.
- The upper clip in the C-pillar trim (A) consists of a resin grommet (B) and a metal pin (C). The groove (D) in the grommet secures it to the body panel (E). The shoulder (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:
- Rear seat side cushion
- Rear seat back
- Rear door sill trim
- Rear door opening trim, as needed
2. Release the upper hook (A) from the C-pillar trim (B), then detach the clips by pulling the seat side trim (C) back, then remove it.
3. Hit the upper clip with a rubber mallet. The clip is under the "SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG" mark (A) near the top of the C-pillar trim (B). Hitting the clip breaks the shoulder (C) on the grommet (D) and pushes the pin (E) and grommet against the body (F).
NOTE: The clip must be replaced with a new one when the C-pillar trim is reinstalled.
4. Pull the top of the C-pillar trim (A) back by hand to remove the pin (B) from the grommet (C) remaining in the body hole (D).
5. Pull the C-pillar trim (A) back by hand to detach the remaining clips (B, C), then remove it.
6. Remove the grommet from the body.
NOTE: The upper clip must be replaced with a new one because the grommet is damaged during removed.
7. If the side curtain airbag has been deployed, replace the C-pillar trim with a new one.
8. If the side curtain airbag has not been deployed, check the C-pillar trim (A):
- 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-whitenings
- Any cracks or stress-whitening in the clip and pin seating surfaces (B)
- Damaged top of the upper clip pin (C)
- Replace the upper clip with a new one because it was damaged during removed.
- Check if the clips (D) are damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace them with new ones.
9. Before installing the C-pillar trim (A), carefully remove the grommet (B) from the pin (C) on the new upper clip.
10. Check the overlap between the headliner and C-pillar trim, and if necessary, adjust it.
11. Carefully reinstall the grommet (A) on the pin (B) and seat them on the C-pillar trim (C) as shown.
12. Place the C-pillar trim (A) over the C-pillar (B), and fit its upper clip (C) and the other clips (D, E) into holes (F) 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.
- Push lightly on the upper clip. If you push too hard, the clip will be damaged, and it will not hold the trim properly.
13. Reinstall the seat side trim (A). Push the clips and hook (B) portions into place securely.
14. Reinstall all remaining removed parts.