Honda Civic. Manual — part 814

Fig. 76: Removing Trunk Lid Trim

3. Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and check if the clips are

damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace them with new ones.

GRAB HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

Special Tools Required

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *

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

1. Lower the grab handle (A), then pull out the stoppers (B).

NOTE:

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)

Fig. 77: Removing Stoppers

2. While pinching the clips (A), release the hooks (B), then remove the grab

handle (C).

Fig. 78: Removing Grab Handle

3. Using a pair of pliers, remove all of the clips (A) by pinching its hooks.

2008 Honda Civic EX

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

Fig. 79: Identifying Clips By Pinching Hooks

4. If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the grab handle with a new one

(see COMPONENT REPLACEMENT/INSPECTION AFTER
DEPLOYMENT ).

5. If the side curtain airbag has not deployed, 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 cracks or breakages in the grab handle (A).

Any cracks or stress-whitened in the stoppers (B).

Fig. 80: Inspecting Grab Handle And Stoppers

6. Install the clips (A) to the grab handle (B), then install the stoppers (C) fully

into the clips.

2008 Honda Civic EX

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

Fig. 81: Installing Clips To Grab Handle And Stoppers

7. Position the grab handle (A) on the bracket (B), and push on the grab handle

until the clips (C) snap into place securely.

Fig. 82: Snapping Grab Handle Into Place

HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

Special Tools Required

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *

2008 Honda Civic EX

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