Trim Removal/Installation - Door Areas
Special Tools Required
KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *
* Available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment Program
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.
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- Pull out the fuel fill door opener knob (A), and detach the tabs (B) from the kick panel (C) and B-pillar lower trim (D), and pull the front door sill trim (E) up by hand to detach the clips (F) and a clip (G) (driver's), then remove it.
- Pull the front side outer trim (H) by hand to detach the clips, then remove it.
- Remove the kick panel (A). Pull out the door opening trim (B) as needed from the kick panel hook (C) and the door opening flange. Release the clip (D). Pull the kick panel back by hand to detach the clip (E), then remove it.
- Pull out the front door opening trim (A) from the trim hooks (B) and around the front door opening flange, then remove the trim.
- Detach the tabs (A) and hook (B) from the B-pillar lower trim (C) and rear side trim panel (D), and pull the rear door sill trim (E) up by hand to detach the clips (F), then remove it.
- Pull the rear side outer trim (G) by hand to detach the clips, then remove it.
- Pull out the rear door opening trim (A) from the trim hooks (B) and around the rear door opening flange, then remove the trim.
- Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Check for damaged or stress-whitened clips, and replace them with a new one. Push the clips and hooks into place securely.
Trim Removal/Installation - Pillar Areas
Special Tools Required
KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *
* Available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment Program; call 888-424-6857
Trim Removal/Installation - Rear Side Area
Special Tools Required
KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *
* Available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment Program
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 these items, then remove the trim in the sequence shown: Rear door sill trim (see «TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - DOOR AREAS»(ref-243321-S42220658982006082300000) ) D-pillar trim (see «D-PILLAR TRIM»(ref-243321-S33619760372006082300000) ) Rear trim panel (see «TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - CARGO AREA»(ref-243321-S01221842452006082300000) ) Third row seat (see «THIRD ROW SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-243336-S13007471012006082300000) )
- Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Check for damaged or stress-whitened clips, and replace them with a new one. Push the clips and hooks into place securely. Make sure there are no pinches in the belt.
Trim Removal/Installation - Cargo Area
Special Tools Required
KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *
* Available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment Program
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 (Scheme 38) To remove the cargo box, remove both rear side trim panels (see «TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - REAR SIDE AREA»(ref-243321-S29514120062006082300000) ).
- Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Check for damaged or stress-whitened clips, and replace them with a new one. Push the clips into place securely.
Trim Removal/Installation - Tailgate Area
Special Tools Required
KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *
* Available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment Program
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 in the sequence (Scheme 39) To remove the tailgate trim panel, remove the cargo area light. Tailgate upper trim Left tailgate side trim Right tailgate side trim Tailgate handle Tailgate trim panel
- Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Check for damaged or stress-whitened clips, and replace them with a new one. Push the clips, hooks, and tabs into place securely.
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 pieces.
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- Remove these items: A-pillar trim, both sides (see «TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - PILLAR AREAS»(ref-243321-S28104581002006082300000) ) B-pillar lower trim, upper portion of both sides (see «B-PILLAR TRIM»(ref-243321-S13557249262006082300000) ) B-pillar upper trim, both sides (see «B-PILLAR TRIM»(ref-243321-S13557249262006082300000) ) D-pillar trim, both sides (see «D-PILLAR TRIM»(ref-243321-S33619760372006082300000) ) Rear side trim panel, upper portion of both sides (see «TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - PILLAR AREAS»(ref-243321-S28104581002006082300000) ) C-pillar trim, both sides (see «C-PILLAR TRIM»(ref-243321-S13520223812006082300000) )
- Release the tabs (A) on both sides with a flat-tip screwdriver, then remove the sunvisor cap (B) from the bracket (C). Turn the cap, and remove it.
- Remove the sunvisor (A) and holder (B) from both sides. Remove the self-tapping ET screws. Remove the sunvisor from the body and holder. Disconnect the vanity mirror light connector (C). Using a flat-tip screwdriver, push the hook (D), and turn the holder 90°, then pull it out.
- Remove the roof console (A). Remove the lens (B). Remove the screws. Pull out the roof console, and disconnect the front individual map light connectors (C).
- Lower the grab handle, then pry out the lid (A). Remove the self-tapping ET screws, then remove the grab handle (B). Remove the remaining grab handles.
- Remove the interior lights (A). Remove the lens (B). Remove the screws. Pull out the roof console, and disconnect the interior light connectors (C).
- With rear entertainment system: Remove the display cover (see «DVD PLAYER UNIT REMOVAL/ INSTALLATION»(ref-298129-S38609136142008091500000) ).
- Pull the center second row seat belt cover (A) down to detach the clips, then remove it. Remove the seat belt (B) through the hole in the cover. With Moonroof Without Moonroof
- Pull the center third row seat belt cover (A) down to detach the clips, then remove it.
- Detach the hooks (A) and pin (B), then remove the seat belt guide (C), and remove the center third row seat belt (D) through the hole in the guide.
- With the help of an assistant, remove the headliner (A). Remove the roof portion of the tailgate weatherstrip (B). Pull the rear edge of the headliner down to detach the clips, and release the Velcro fasteners (C). Remove the remaining front door opening trim (D) and rear door opening trim (E) from each opening. Lower the headliner. With Moonroof Without Moonroof
- Remove the headliner through the tailgate opening. Take care not to damage the headliner.
- Install the headliner in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Check for damaged or stress-whitened clips, and replace them with a new one. When reinstalling the headliner through the tailgate opening, be careful not to fold or bend it. Also, be careful not to scratch the body. Hold the headliner in place with the grab handles installed loosely, then install the center second row seat belt cover. This will center the headliner front to rear. Push the clips and tabs into place securely. If the threads on a visor mounting ET screw are worn out, use an oversized ET screw (P/N 90137-S30-003) made specifically for this application. Check that both sides of the headliner are securely attached to the trim.
Carpet Replacement
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ) and the precautions and procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ) before performing repairs or service.
Note. Put on gloves to protect your hands. Take care not to damage, wrinkle or twist the carpet. Be careful not to damage the dashboard or other interior trim pieces.
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- Remove these items: Front seats, both sides (see «FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-243336-S35762574742006082300000) ) Second row seats, both sides (see «SECOND ROW SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-243336-S06715293632006082300000) ) Third row seats, both sides (see «THIRD ROW SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-243336-S13007471012006082300000) ) Kick panels, both sides (see «TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - DOOR AREAS»(ref-243321-S42220658982006082300000) ) B-pillar lower trim, both sides (see «B-PILLAR TRIM»(ref-243321-S13557249262006082300000) ) Console side trim, both sides (see step 4 in «CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-243337-S13673740122006082300000) ) Console rear trim (see step 5 in «CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-243337-S13673740122006082300000) )
- Remove the carpet (A). Release the fastener (B), then pull back the carpet from under the dashboard and center console (C). Pull out the carpet from under both rear side trim panels (D).
- Install the carpet in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Take care not to damage, wrinkle or twist the carpet. Make sure the seat harnesses are routed correctly. Slip the carpet under both rear side trim panels and center console properly.