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 performing repairs or service.

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:
- A-pillar trim, both sides
- Front seat belt lower anchor, both sides
- B-pillar lower trim, both sides
- Front seat belt upper anchor, both sides
- B-pillar upper trim, both sides
- Rear seat-back
- Rear trim panel
- Rear seat belt upper anchor, both sides
- C-pillar trim, both sides
- Ceiling light
- Front seat, passenger's side
- Center console




2. From both sides, using a trim tool, release the tabs (A), then remove the sunvisor cap (B) from the bracket (C). Turn the cap, and remove it.




3. Remove both sunvisors (A) and holders (B).
1. Remove the 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 °, then pull it out.




4. Remove the roof console (A).
1. Remove the lenses (B).
2. Remove the bolts.
3. Pull out the roof console and front individual map light (C).
4. Disconnect the front individual map light connector (D) and navigation microphone connector (E).




5. From both sides, remove the coat hangers (A).
1. Using a wrapped pick tool (B) with the protective tape, pry the cap (C) down to detach the hooks (D), then remove it.
2. Remove the screws.










6. Remove the headliner (A).
1. Remove the front door opening trim (B) and rear door opening trim (C) from each roof portion.
2. With the help of an assistant, detach the rear clips, and release the fastener (D) and pin (E) by pulling the rear portion of the headliner down.
3. Moonroof: Detach the front clips by lowering the headliner.
4. Release the fasteners (F) by lowering the headliner.
5. Lower the headliner, and remove it through the passenger's door opening.
6. If necessary, remove the bolts, then remove the roof console bracket (G).










7. Install the headliner in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- If the side curtain airbag has been deployed, replace the headliner.
- 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 creases or tears in the headliner (A)
- Any fasteners (B) or clip bases (C) which have come off the headliner
- Any damage around the coat hanger holes (D) or sunvisor holes (E) in the headliner
- Any deformations in the coat hangers (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.
- Make sure the trim pieces overlaps the headliner 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.
- Check that both sides of the headliner are securely attached to the trim.
- If the threads on a visor screws are worn out, use an oversized self-tapping ET screw, P/N 90137-S30-003, made specifically for this application.