Special Tools Required
KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014*
*Available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment Program; call 888-424-6857
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX and PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES , before performing repairs or service.
KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014*
*Available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment Program; call 888-424-6857
Note. 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 bend or scratch the trim and panels.
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- Remove the cargo area trim as shown. To remove the rear trim panel, lift up on the hinged section and hold it, then remove the screws and release the clips.
- Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Check if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace them with new ones. Push the clips into place securely.
KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014*
*Available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment Program; call 888-424-6857
KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014*
*Available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment Program; call 888-424-6857
KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014*
*Available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment Program; call 888-424-6857
Note. 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 bend or scratch the trim and panels.
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- Remove the trim as shown.
- Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Check if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace them with new ones. Make sure the rear window defogger wire harness on each side is not pinched. Push the clips into place securely.
KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014*
*Available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment Program; call 888-424-6857
Note. 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 bend or scratch the trim and panels.
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- Remove the tailgate weatherstrip as needed (see «TAILGATE WEATHERSTRIP REPLACEMENT»(ref-290868-S15485078942008072200000) ).
- Remove the tailgate handle knob (A), and remove the screw.
- Open the tailgate. Starting at the bottom edge on the tailgate lower trim panel (A), pull the trim panel up to detach the clips.
- Close the tailgate half-way and hold it there to loosen the tailgate support cables (A) on both sides. Pull up on the bottom edge of the trim panel (B) and pass the cables under the trim panel on each side.
- Pull the trim panel (A) out to release the pins (B) of the trim panel and the tailgate handle lever (C), then remove the trim panel.
- Install the trim panel in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Check if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace them with new ones. Make sure the tailgate handle lever is slipped through the slit of the trim panel properly. Push the clips into place securely.
KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014*
*Available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment Program; call 888-424-6857
Note. Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when prying components.
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- On the front passenger's side: Remove the caps (A), and remove the screws, then remove the grab handle (B).
- Install the grab handle in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the grab handles with new ones (see «COMPONENT REPLACEMENT/INSPECTION AFTER DEPLOYMENT»(ref-355246-S35767007612010012100000) . To prevent the side curtain airbags from deploying improperly and possibly causing injury, inspect the removed grab handle (A) and replace it if it has any deformations.
KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014*
*Available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment Program; call 888-424-6857
Note. 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 bend or scratch the trim and panels. Be careful not to damage the dashboard and other interior trim.
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- Remove these items: Ceiling light (see «CEILING LIGHT TEST/REPLACEMENT»(ref-290869-S30074028812008072200000) ) A-pillar trim, both sides (see «A-PILLAR TRIM»(ref-290846-S08909876352008072200000) ) C-pillar trim, both sides (see «C-PILLAR TRIM/UPPER QUARTER WINDOW TRIM»(ref-290846-S36247784912008072200000) ) Upper quarter window trim (see «C-PILLAR TRIM/UPPER QUARTER WINDOW TRIM»(ref-290846-S36247784912008072200000) ) D-pillar trim, both sides (see «D-PILLAR TRIM/REAR ROOF TRIM»(ref-290846-S17056999932008072200000) ) Rearview mirror (see «REARVIEW MIRROR REPLACEMENT»(ref-290860-S00182291072008072200000) ) Skylight (for some models) Sunvisor, both sides (see «SUNVISOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-290846-S15888653562008072200000) ) Grab handles, three places (see «GRAB HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-290846-S20837077382008072200000) )
- Remove the upper striker covers (A) from both sides. Pull the door inner seal (B) away as needed. Pull the cover to the rear to release it from the rear access panel upper striker (C). Detach the clips.
- If equipped, remove the roof console (A). Remove the lens (B). Remove the self-tapping screws. Pull the console down, and slide it rearward to release the hooks (C). Take care not to damage the roof wire harness. Disconnect the front individual map light connector (D).
- If equipped, remove the overhead console (A) Remove the map light (see «'09 MODEL WITH OVERHEAD CONSOLE»(ref-290869-S40774136712009103000000) ). Open the console lids (B, C), then remove the screws. Release the hook (D), and pull down the console, then disconnect the overhead console subharness connector (E).
- 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.
- Lower the headliner (A). If equipped with a skylight, remove the roof trim (B). Remove the clip from the rear edge of the headliner. Remove the remaining door inner seal (C) from each opening.
- With the help of an assistant, pull the headliner (A) out through the tailgate opening. NOTE: Do not bend the liner. Bending the liner will crease and damage it.
- If necessary, remove the side curtain airbag mounting, bolts (A) and grab handle bracket mounting, bolts (B), then remove the grab handle bracket (C) from each side by releasing the hooks (D).
- 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 deformations in the grab handle (B) Any damage 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 Velcro fasteners (G) which have come off the headliner Check if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace them with new ones. Replace the removed cushion tape 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 (see «COMPONENT REPLACEMENT/INSPECTION AFTER DEPLOYMENT»(ref-355246-S35767007612010012100000) ). When reinstalling the headliner through the tailgate opening, be careful not to fold or bent it. Also, be careful not to scratch the body. With skylight: When installing the roof trim (H), align the roof trim ends with the opening flange of the skylight frame as shown. Headliner Grab handle Sunvisor Skylight (some models)