Headliner: Service and Repair

Headliner Removal/Installation

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

NOTE:
- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when prying components.
- Take care not to bend and scratch the headliner.
- Be careful not to damage the dashboard and other interior trim.

1. Remove these items:
- Ceiling light
- A-pillar trim, both sides
- Quarter pillar trim, both sides
- Rear roof trim
- D-pillar trim, both sides
- Rearview mirror
- Skylight (for some models)




2. Release the tabs (A) on both sides with the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set, then remove the sunvisor cap (B) from the bracket (C). Turn the cap, and remove it.
3. Remove the sunvisor (A) and holder (B) from both sides.
1. Using a T25 Torx bit, remove the screws.
2. Remove the sunvisor from the body and holder.




3. Using the appropriate tool from the KTC trim




4. On the front passenger's side: Remove the caps (A), and remove the screws, then remove the grab handle (B).




5. Remove the upper striker covers (A) from both side.
1. Pull the door opening seal (B) away as needed.
2. Pull out on the inside edge of the cover to release the clips.
3. Pull the cover to the rear to release it from the rear access panel upper striker (C). The hooks (D) on the cover must pass through the notches (E) in the door opening flange.




6. If equipped, remove the roof console (A).
1. Remove the lens (B).
2. Remove the self-tapping screws.
3. Pull the console down, and slide it rearward to release the hooks (C). Take care not to damage the interior wire harness.
4. Disconnect the front individual map light connector (D).




7. If equipped with a skylight, remove the screws, and slide the glass latch handle trim (A) forward to release the hook (B), then remove the trim.




8. With the help of an assistant, remove the headliner (A).
1. If equipped with a skylight, remove the roof trim (B).
2. Remove the clip from the rear edge of the headliner.
3. Remove the remaining door opening seal (C) from each opening.
4. Lower the headliner.

9. Remove the headliner through the hatch opening. Take care not to damage the headliner.




10. Detach the hooks, then remove the front roof side pads (A) and rear roof side pads (B) from both sides.




11. Install the headliner in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Check for damaged or stress-whitened clips, and replace them with new ones.
- When re installing the headliner through the tailgate opening, be careful not to fold or bend it. Also, be careful not to scratch the body.
- Check that both sides of the headliner are securely attached to the trim.
- With skylight: When installing the roof trim (A), align the roof trim ends with the opening flange of the skylight frame as shown.