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 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 removing components.

1. Remove these items:
- A-pillar trim, both sides
- Ceiling light
- Front seat belt upper anchors, both sides
- B-pillar lower trim, both sides
- B-pillar upper trim, both sides
- C-pillar trim, both sides
- Sunvisors, both sides
- Grab handles, four places
- Rear center shoulder seat belt retractor cover




2. Detach the clip, then remove the child seat tether anchor cap (A) by releasing the hooks (B).




3. Lower the headliner (A).
1. Remove the front door inner seals (B), and rear door inner seals (C) from each roof portion.
2. Release the rear clips (D) from the headliner.
3. Lower the headliner.
4. Remove the cushion tapes (E), then remove the roof wire harness (F) from the headliner.




4. With the help of an assistant, pull the headliner (A) out through the tailgate opening. Do not bend the liner. Bending the liner will crease and damage it.




5. If necessary, detach the clips, and remove the roof upper pad (A).










6. 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 cracks or breakages in the vanity mirror base (G)
- Check for damaged or stress-whitened clips, 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.
- When reinstalling the headliner through the tailgate opening, be careful not to fold or bend it. Also, be careful not to scratch the body.