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
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and the precautions and procedures before performing 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 the A-pillar trim (A).
1. Pull out the door opening trim (B) as needed.
2. Pry the A-pillar cap (C) out until it is stopped by the hooks (D) in the grommet (E).
3. Pull the trim back by hand to detach the clip, then pull the trim up.
4. Release the hooks on the grommet and pull the cap out. Discard the cap.
2. Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Replace the clip with a new one if it is damaged.
- Do not reuse the A-pillar cap; always replace it.
- If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the A-pillar trim with a new one.
- 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 cracks, deformations, or stress-whitened areas in the A-pillar trim (A)
- Any cracks, or stress-whitened areas in the grommet and clip seating surfaces (B)
- Bent or broken grommet (C)
- Replace any damaged parts with new ones.
- Make sure the top of the trim overlaps with the headliner correctly.
- Push the clips into place securely.
B-pillar
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and the precautions and procedures before performing 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. Remove the B-pillar lower trim (A).
1. Detach the lower clips by pulling the bottom of the trim back by hand.
2. Pull the trim down to release the upper hooks (B).
3. Remove the upper anchor cover, and remove the upper anchor bolt.
4. Remove the B-pillar upper trim (A).
1. Pull the bottom of the trim back by hand to detach the lower clip.
2. Detach the upper clip by pulling the top of the trim.
3. Pull the trim down to release the upper hooks (B) from the side curtain airbag B-pillar bracket (C).
5. Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Replace any damaged clips with new ones.
- 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 removed pieces and replace them if they have any of these types of damage:
- Any cracks or deformations in the B-pillar upper trim (A) and the upper hooks (B), and any stress-whitenings in the upper part of the trim
- Any cracks or deformations in the B-pillar lower trim (C), and any breakage in the part (D) that fits into the B-pillar upper trim
- Any cracks or stress-whitened areas in the clip seating surfaces (E)
- Replace any damaged parts with new ones.
- Make sure the top of the trim overlaps with the headliner correctly.
- Make sure the trim hooks are installed into the holes in the side curtain airbag B-pillar bracket securely.
- Push the clips into place securely.
- Apply medium strength liquid thread lock to the front seat belt upper anchor bolt before reinstallation.
- Before installing the anchor bolt, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the seat belt.
C-pillar
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and the precautions and procedures before performing 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:
- Rear seat side bolster.
- Rear door opening trim, as needed.
2. Remove the C-pillar trim (A).
1. Pry the C-pillar cap (B) out until it is stopped by the hooks (C) in the grommet (D).
2. Pull the C-pillar trim back by hand to detach the clips, then remove the trim.
3. Release the hooks on the grommet and pull the cap out. Discard the cap.
3. Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Replace any damaged clips with new ones.
- Do not reuse the C-pillar cap; always replace it.
- If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the C-pillar trim with new one.
- 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 cracks, deformations, or stress-whitened areas in the C-pillar trim (A)
- Any cracks, or stress-whitened areas in the grommet and clip seating surfaces (B)
- Bent or broken grommet (C)
- Replace any damaged parts with new ones.
- Make sure the top of the trim overlaps with the headliner correctly.
- Push the clips into place securely.