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 Trim
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and the precautions and procedures before doing repairs or service.
NOTE:
- Follow the A-pillar trim installation procedure carefully; improper installation could cause the side curtain airbag to deploy improperly and possibly cause injury.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.
- Take care not to scratch the trim and panels.
- The upper clip in the A-pillar trim (A) consists of a grommet (B) and a pin (C). The grommet expanded with the pin secures it to the body panel (D). The projections (E) on the pin are broken during removal, so the clip must be replaced with a new one when the trim is reinstalled.
1. Pull the front door inner seal away from the front pillar as needed.
2. Hit the upper clip in the front pillar trim (A) with a rubber mallet. The clip is under the point (B) where the triangle mark (C) on the edge of the trim indicates. Hitting the clip breaks the projections (D) on the pin (E) and pushes it into the grommet (F) and against the body (G). The grommet becomes narrow.
NOTE: The clip must be replaced with a new when the front pillar trim is reinstalled.
3. Pull the top of the A-pillar trim (A) back by hand to remove the upper clip (B) from the body (C).
4. Pull the A-pillar trim (A) by hand to detach the clip. Pull the trim up from the dashboard (B), then remove it.
5. If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the A-pillar trim and all clips on the trim with new ones.
6. If the side curtain airbag has not deployed, remove the upper clip (A) from the removed A-pillar trim (B) and discard it. Then check the trim:
- To prevent the side curtain airbags from deploying improperly and possibly causing injury, inspect the A-pillar trim and replace it if it has any of these types of damage:
- Any cracks, deformations, or stress-whitened areas in the A-pillar trim
- Any cracks or stress-whitening in the clip seating surfaces (C, D)
- Replace any of the lower clips (E) that are stress-whitened or damaged.
- Replace the upper clip with a new one.
7. Before installing the A-pillar trim (A), whether it is being replaced or reinstalled, temporarily remove the new upper clip (B).
8. Check the overlap between the headliner and A-pillar trim, and if necessary, adjust it.
9. Carefully install a new upper clip (A) to the A-pillar trim (B). Be sure that the grommet (C) is nearest to the top of the pin (D) as shown.
10. Reinstall the A-pillar trim (A).
1. Insert the bottom of the trim into the dashboard(B).
2. Place the trim over the A-pillar (C), and fit its upper clip (D), and lower clip (E) into the holes (F) in the A-pillar, then lightly push the trim into place.
NOTE:
- Make sure the side curtain airbag isn't tucked down under the clips and ribs.
- Push lightly on the upper clip. If you push too hard, the clip will be damaged, and it will not hold the trim properly.
11. Reinstall the front door opening seal.
B-Pillar Upper/Lower Trim
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:
- Front door inner seal, as needed
- Rear door inner seal, as needed
2. Slide the front seat forward fully.
3. Driver's side: Detach the hooks (A), and release the hooks (B), then remove the left B-pillar lower trim cover (C).
4. Remove the B-pillar lower trim (A).
1. Pull the upper portion of the trim back to release the upper hooks (B).
2. Detach the lower clip(s) and hooks (C) by pulling the bottom of the trim back by hand.
5. Remove the front seat belt upper anchor:
- Driver's side.
- Passenger's side.
6. Pull the bottom of the B-pillar upper trim (A) back by hand to detach the lower clip.
7. Release the upper pin (A) by pulling the top of the B-pillar upper trim (B). Pull the trim down to release the upper hooks (C) from the side curtain airbag B-pillar bracket (D).
8. Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Replace any stress-whitened or damaged clips (A) with new ones.
- If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the B-pillar upper and lower trim and all clips on the trim with new ones.
- To prevent the side curtain air bags from deploying improperly and possibly causing injury, inspect the trim and replace it if it has any of these types of damage:
- Any cracks or deformations in the B-pillar upper trim (B) and the upper hooks (C), and any stress-whitened areas in the upper part of the trim
- Any cracks or deformations in the B-pillar lower trim (D), and any breakages in the part (E) fitted with the B-pillar upper trim
- Any cracks or stress-whitened areas in the clips seating surface (F)
- Replace any damaged parts with new ones.
- Make sure the top of the trim overlaps with the headliner correctly.
- Make sure the trim hook is installed into the side curtain airbag B-pillar bracket securely.
- Push the clip and hooks into place securely.
- Before installing the anchor bolt, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the seat belt.
Quarter Pillar Trim
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. Fold the rear seat forward.
2. Remove the rear seat belt lower anchor.
3. Remove the bracket cover and the rear seat belt upper anchor.
4. Remove these items:
- Rear door inner seal, as needed
- Tailgate weatherstrip, as needed
5. Release the upper portion of the cargo area side trim panel, as needed.
6. Remove the quarter pillar trim (A).
1. Detach the clips (B, C) by pulling the trim back.
2. Lower the trim to release the upper hooks (D) from the side curtain airbag C-pillar bracket (E).
7. Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Replace any stress-whitened or damaged clips (A) with new ones.
- If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the quarter pillar trim and all clips on the trim with new ones.
- To prevent the side curtain airbags from deploying improperly and possibly causing injury, inspect the trim and replace it if it has any of these types of damage:
- Any cracks or deformations in the quarter pillar trim (B) and the upper hooks (C), and any stress-whitened areas in the upper part of the trim
- Any cracks or stress-whitened areas in the clips seating surface (D)
- Replace any damaged parts with new ones.
- Make sure the top of the trim overlaps with the headliner correctly.
- Make sure the trim hook is installed into the side curtain airbag C-pillar bracket securely.
- Push the clip and hooks into place securely.
- Before installing the anchor bolt, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the seat belt.