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:
- 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. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the audio and the navigation system (if equipped), then write down the audio presets.
2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
3. Remove these items:
- A-pillar trim, both sides.
- Ceiling light
- B-pillar lower trim
- B-pillar upper trim, both sides
- Quarter pillar trim, both sides
- Sunvisors, both sides
- Grab handles, four places




4. Remove the roof console (A).
1. Detach the clip (B) and release the hooks (C) by pulling the map light assembly (D).
2. Disconnect the front individual map light connector (E) and the moonroof switch connector (F), then remove the map light assembly.
3. Remove the bolts (G), and remove the roof console.




5. Lower the headliner (A).
1. Remove the front door inner seals (B), and rear door inner seals (C) from each roof portion.
2. Release the rear clips from the headliner.
3. Lower the headliner.




6. With the help of an assistant, pull the headliner (A) out through the tailgate opening. Do not bend the liner. Bending the liner will crease and damage it.







7. If necessary, remove the side curtain air-bag mounting bolt (A) and grab handle bracket mounting bolts (B), clips (C), then remove the grab handle bracket (D) from each side by releasing the hooks (E).










8. Install the headliner in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the headliner and removed trim pieces with new ones.
- To prevent the side curtain airbags from deploying improperly and possibly causing injury, inspect removed pieces and replace them if they have any of these types of damage:
- Any crease or tears in the headliner (A)
- Any cracks or breakages in the grab handle (B)
- Any damages around the grab handle holes (C) or sunvisor holes in the headliner
- Any cracks in the sunvisor stay base (D)
- Any bends or cracks in the sunvisor stay shaft (E)
- Any cracks in the sunvisor base (F)
- Any cracks or breakages in the vanity mirror base (G)
- Any Velcro fasteners (H) and clip bases (I) which have come off the headliner

- When installing the grab handle, push on the handle against the bracket (J) until the clips (K) snap into place securely.
- Check for damaged or stress-whitened clips, and if necessary, replace them with new ones.
- Check that both sides of the headliner are securely attached to the trim.
- Make sure the headliner overlaps the trim pieces correctly.
- When reinstalling the headliner through the tailgate opening, be careful not to fold or bend it. Also, be careful not to scratch the body.
- Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
- Set the clock.
- Enter the anti-theft code for the audio and the navigation system (if equipped), then enter the audio presets.
- Check for any DTCs that may have been set during repairs, and clear them.