Honda Civic. Manual — part 801

Fig. 9: Detaching Hooks And Tabs From Kick Panel & B-Pillar Lower
Trim (Passenger's Side)

4. Pull out the front door opening seal (A) from the trim hooks (B) and around the

front door opening flange, then remove the seal.

Fig. 10: Identifying Front Door Opening Seal From Trim Hooks

5. Pull the left kick panel (A) or the right kick panel (B) back by hand to detach

the clips (C, D, E, F), then remove it.

Driver's side

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Interior Trim - Civic (All Except Hybrid)

Fig. 11: Detaching Clips Pulling Left And Right Kick Panel (Driver's Side)

Passenger's side

Fig. 12: Detaching Clips Pulling Left And Right Kick Panel (Passenger's
Side)

6. 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 and hooks into place securely.

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Interior Trim - Civic (All Except Hybrid)

Special Tools Required

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *

* Available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment Program; call 888-
424-6857

REAR DOOR SILL AREA - 4-DOOR

1. Detach the hook (A) and tab (B) from the B-pillar lower trim (C), and pull the

rear door sill trim (D) up by hand to detach the clips, then remove it.

Fig. 13: Detaching Hook And Tab From B-Pillar Lower Trim

2. Pull the rear seat cushion (A) up to release the hook (B). While pulling the

cushion up, detach the clips and remove the rear door sill trim (C) from the rear

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.

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Interior Trim - Civic (All Except Hybrid)

door opening seal (D).

Fig. 14: Pulling Rear Seat Cushion Up To Release Hook

3. Pull out the rear door opening seal (A) from the trim hooks (B) and around the

rear door opening flange, then remove the seal.

Fig. 15: Pulling Out Rear Door Opening Seal From Trim Hook

4. 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,

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Interior Trim - Civic (All Except Hybrid)