Windshield Moulding / Trim: Service and Repair

Side Windshield Trim Replacement

Special Tools Required

- KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014
*Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program; 888-424-6857

NOTE:

- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to damage the windshield.
- Do not use any metallic tools to remove the windshield portion of the side windshield trim, or you may chip or crack the windshield.
- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.
- Take care not to bend the side windshield trim.

Trim Replacement

1. Pry up on the front lid (A) of the front roof side trim with the appropriate trim tool to release the hook (B), and remove the nut.






2. Remove the windshield portion of the side windshield trim (A).

1. Carefully insert a plastic trim tool (B) under the side windshield trim next to the lower clip (C).

2. While pulling up the clip portion of the side windshield trim by hand, push each of the six or eight small hooks (D) in the numbered sequence shown to release the clip from the retainer (E) on the A-pillar.

Do not try to pry up the clip if it is hard to release from the retainer on the A-pillar.

3. Gradually work your way up to release each of the upper clips (F, G, H).





3. Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- Make sure the trim is installed securely.

Retainer Replacement

1. Carefully rub off the adhesive tape (A) under the retainers (B, C) while heating it with a heat gun.

NOTE:

- Do not heat the painted body surface around the retainers too much.
- To keep the exterior resin parts near the A-pillar from being overheated by the heat gun, wrap them with aluminum foil.





2. Clean the body bonding surface with a shop towel dampened in isopropyl alcohol. After cleaning, keep oil, grease, and water from getting on the clean surface.

3. Install the upper retainers (A) and the lower retainers (B).

1. Peel the adhesive backing away from the upper and lower retainers.

2. Line up the retainers with the alignment marks (C) on the body, and attach the retainers with adhesive tape (D) (3M 9259, or equivalent).

3. Apply epoxy two-part adhesive (E) around the edge of the retainers as shown.