Honda Civic. Manual — part 813

Special Tools Required

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *

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

4-DOOR

1. Fold the rear seat-back forward.
2. Pull back the front portion of the spare tire lid (A), and detach the clips.

Fig. 70: Detaching Clips By Pulling Back Front Portion Of Spare Tire

3. Remove the spare tire lid (A).

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)

Fig. 71: Removing Spare Tire Lid

4. Remove the trunk lid weatherstrip near the trunk rear trim panel.
5. Detach the clips, and release the hooks (A) by pulling the trunk rear trim panel

(B) up, then remove it.

Fig. 72: Removing Trunk Rear Trim Panel, Hooks And Clips

6. Remove the clips (A, B), then remove the trunk side trim panel (C). Release

the wire harness (D) from the slit (E) in the trim panel.

2008 Honda Civic EX

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

Fig. 73: Removing Trunk Side Trim Panel And Clip

7. If necessary, remove the trunk tool box (A).

2008 Honda Civic EX

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

Fig. 74: Removing Trunk Tool Box

8. 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 into place securely.

TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - TRUNK LID

Special Tools Required

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *

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

4-DOOR

1. Remove the clips from both trunk lid hinge covers (A), then remove the covers.

Fig. 75: Removing Covers

2. Remove the clips (A, B), then remove the trunk lid trim (C).

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)