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 airbag 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 grommet (B) and a pin (C). The grommet expanded with the pin secures it to the body panel (D). The projections (E) on the pin 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 seal away from the A-pillar as needed.
2. Hit the upper clip in the A-pillar trim (A) with a rubber mallet. The clip is under the "SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG-mark (B). Hitting the clip breaks the projections (C) on the pin (D) and pushes it into the grommet (E) and against the body (F). The grommet becomes narrow.
NOTE: The clip must be replaced with a new when the A-pillar trim is reinstalled.
3. Pull the top of the A-pillar trim (A) back by hand to remove the upper clip (B) from the body (C).
4. Remove the A-pillar trim (A). Pull the A-pillar trim by hand to detach the clips, then pull the trim up from the dashboard (B).
5. If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the A-pillar trim with a new one. If the tweeter is on the removed A-pillar trim and it is reusable.
6. If the side curtain airbag has not been deployed, remove the upper clip (A) from the removed A-pillar trim (B). Then check the trim:
- 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-whitened in the A-pillar trim
- Any cracks or stress-whitenings in the clip seating surfaces (C, D)
- Check if clip (E) is damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace it with new one.
- Replace the upper clip with a new one because it was damaged.
7. Before installing the A-pillar trim (A), carefully remove the upper clip (B).
8. Check the overlap between the headliner and A-pillar trim, and if necessary, adjust it.
9. Carefully reinstall the upper clip (A) to the A-pillar trim (B), Be sure that the grommet (C) is nearest to the top of the pin (D) as shown.
10. 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 lower clip (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.
11. Reinstall the front door opening seal.
Special Tools Required
KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *
* Available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment Program.
B-Pillar Upper/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:
- Follow the B-pillar upper trim installation procedure carefully; improper installation could cause the side curtain airbag 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 B-pillar upper trim (A) consists of a grommet (B) and a pin (C). The grommet expanded with the pin secures it to the body panel (D). The projections (E) on the pin is broken during removal, so the clip must be replaced with a new one when the trim is reinstalled.
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. Driver's: Pull the front seat belt lower anchor cover (A) up, and remove the lower anchor bolt (B).
3. Remove the B-pillar lower trim (A).
1. While pulling both upper edges of the B-pillar lower trim outward, pull the top of the trim back to release the hooks (B).
2. Detach the clips.
4. Remove the upper anchor cover (A), and remove the upper anchor bolt (B).
5. Hit the upper clip in the B-pillar upper trim (A) with a rubber mallet. Hitting the clip breaks the projections (B) on the pin (C) and pushes it into the grommet (D) and against the body (E). The grommet becomes narrow.
NOTE: The clip must be replaced with a new one when the A-pillar trim is reinstalled.
6. Remove the B-pillar upper trim (A).
1. Pull the bottom of the trim back while releasing the lower hooks (B).
2. Detach the clip.
3. Lower the trim to release the upper two hooks (C) from the body, and disengage the top of the trim from the edge of the headliner (D).
7. If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the B-pillar upper trim with a new one.
8. If the side curtain airbag has not been deployed, remove the upper clip (A) from the removed B-pillar upper trim (B). Then check the trim:
- To prevent the side curtain airbags from deploying, improperly and possibly causing injury, inspect the B-pillar upper trim and replace it if has any of these types of damage:
- Any cracks, deformations, or stress-whitening area in the B-pillar upper trim
- Any cracks or stress-whitenings in the clip seating surfaces (C)
- Replace the upper clip with a new one because it was damaged.
9. Before installing the B-pillar upper trim (A), carefully remove the clip (B).
10. Check the overlap between the headliner and B-pillar upper trim, and if necessary, adjust it.
11. Carefully reinstall the upper clip (A) to the B-pillar upper trim (B). Be sure that the grommet (C) is nearest to the top of the pin (D) as shown.
12. Reinstall the B-pillar upper trim (A).
1. Insert the upper of the trim into the headliner (B).
2. Place the trim over the B-pillar (C), and fit its clip (D) and hooks (E) into holes (F) in the B-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.
13. Install the B-pillar lower trim (A) in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Check if the clips (B) 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 removed pieces and replace them if they are damaged:
- Any cracks, deformations, or stress-whitening area in the B-pillar lower trim
- Any cracks, or stress-whitenings in the clip seating surfaces (C)
- Push the clips into place securely.
14. Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Apply liquid thread lock to the front seat belt upper anchor bolt before installation.
- Before installing the anchor bolt, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the seat belt.
C-Pillar Trim
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.
- Take care not to scratch the trim and panels.
- The upper clip in the C-pillar trim (A) consists of a grommet (B) and a pin (C). The grommet expanded with the pin secures it to the body panel (D); The projections (E) on the pin is broken during removal, so the clip must be replaced with a new one when the trim is reinstalled.
1. Remove these items:
- Rear door opening trim, as needed
- Rear side trim panel, upper portion as needed
2. Remove the upper anchor cap (A), and remove the upper anchor bolt (B).
3. Hit the upper clip in the C-pillar trim (A) with a rubber mallet. The clip is under the "SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG-mark (B). Hitting the clip breaks the projections (C) on the pin (D) and pushes it into the grommet (E) and against the body (F). The grommet becomes narrow.
NOTE: The clip must be replaced with a new when the C-pillar trim is reinstalled.
4. Pull the top of the C-pillar trim (A) back by hand to remove the upper clip (B) from the body (C).
5. Remove the C-pillar trim (A). Pull the C-pillar trim by hand to detach the clip (B).
6. If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the C-pillar trim with a new one.
7. If the side curtain airbag has not been deployed, remove the upper clip (A) from the removed C-pillar trim (B). Then check the trim:
- 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-whitening area in the C-pillar trim
- Any cracks or stress-whitenings in the clip seating surfaces (C, D)
- Check if the clip (E) is damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace it with new one.
- Replace the upper clip with a new one because it was damaged.
8. Before installing the C-pillar trim (A), carefully remove the upper clip (B).
9. Check the overlap between the headliner and C-pillar trim, and if necessary, adjust it.
Carefully reinstall the upper clip (A) to the C-pillar trim (B). Be sure that the grommet (C) is nearest to the top of the pin (D) as shown.
10. Reinstall the C-pillar trim (A).
1. Insert the upper of the trim into the headliner
2. Place the trim over the C-pillar (C), and fit its upper clip (D) and lower clip (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 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.
11. Reinstall the rear door opening seal.
Special Tools Required
KTC trim tool set SOJATP2O14 *
*Available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment Program.
D-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:
- 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.
- Take care not to scratch the trim and panels.
- The upper clip in the D-pillar trim (A) consists of a grommet (B) and a pin (C). The grommet expanded with the pin secures it to the body panel (D). The projections (E) on the pin is broken during removal, so the clip must be replaced with a new one when the trim is reinstalled.
1. Remove these items:
- Rear door opening trim, as needed.
- Rear side trim panel, upper portion as needed.
2. Remove the upper anchor cap (A), and remove the upper anchor bolt (B).
3. Hit the upper clip in the D-pillar trim (A) with a rubber mallet. The clip is under the "SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG" mark (B). Hitting the clip breaks the projections (C) on the pin (D) and pushes it into the grommet (E) and against the body (F). The grommet becomes narrow.
NOTE: The clip must be replaced with a new when the D-pillar trim is reinstalled.
4. Pull the top of the D-pillar trim (A) back by hand to remove the upper clip (B) from the body (C).
5. Remove the D-pillar trim (A). Pull the D-pillar trim by hand to detach the clips (B).
6. If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the D-pillar trim with a new one.
7. If the side curtain airbag has not been deployed, remove the upper clip (A) from the removed D-pillar trim (B). Then check the trim:
- To prevent the side curtain airbags from deploying, improperly and possibly causing injury, inspect the D-pillar trim and replace it if it has any of these types of damage:
- Any cracks, deformations, or stress-whitened area in the D-pillar trim
- Any cracks or stress-whitened area in the clip seating surfaces (C, D)
- Check if the clips (E) are damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace them with new ones.
- Replace the upper clip with a new one because it was damaged.
8. Before installing the D pillar trim (A), carefully remove the upper clip (B).
9. Check the overlap between the headliner and D-pillar trim, and if necessary, adjust it.
Carefully reinstall the upper clip (A) to the D-pillar trim (B). Be sure that the grommet (C) is nearest to the top of the pin (D) as shown.
10. Reinstall the D-pillar trim (A). Place the trim over the D-pillar (B), and fit its upper clip (C) and lower clips (D) into holes (E) in the D-pillar, then lightly push the trim into place.
- 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.
11. Reinstall the rear door opening seal.