Honda Civic. Manual — part 809

-2 Place the trim over the C-pillar (C), and fit its front clip (D) and rear
clips (E) into holes (F) in the C-pillar, then lightly push the trim into place.

12. Reinstall the rear door opening seal.

Special Tools Required

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *

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

NOTE:

Make sure the side curtain airbag isn't tucked
down under the clips and ribs.

Push lightly on the front clip. If you push too
hard, the clip will be damaged, and it will not
hold the trim properly.

Fig. 52: Installing C-Pillar Trim

2008 Honda Civic EX

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

TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - REAR SIDE AREA

2-DOOR

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see
COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ) and the precautions and procedures (see
PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ) in the SRS before doing repairs or
service.

1. Remove these items:

Door sill trim (see DOOR SILL AREA - 2-DOOR )

Rear seat-back:

-Fold down (see REAR SEAT-BACK COVER
REPLACEMENT )
-Split fold down (see SEAT-BACK - SPLIT FOLD DOWN - 2-
DOOR )

Rear seat cushion (see REAR SEAT CUSHION COVER
REPLACEMENT )

2. Lower the rear seat pivot bracket (A).

Fig. 53: Lowering Rear Seat Pivot Bracket

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)

3. Release the clip (A). Detach the clips (B) by pulling the rear side trim panel

(C) back, release the upper hooks (D) and tabs (E) from the quarter pillar trim
(F) and the rear shelf extension (G), then remove the trim panel.

Fig. 54: Detaching Clips By Pulling Rear Side Trim Panel Back

4. Install the panel 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 - REAR SHELF AREA

Special Tools Required

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *

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

2008 Honda Civic EX

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

REAR SHELF - 2-DOOR

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see
COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ) and the precautions and procedures (see
PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ) in the SRS before doing repairs or
service.

1. Fold both seat-backs forward.
2. From the trunk compartment, disconnect and detach the high mount brake light

connector (A).

Fig. 55: Disconnecting And Detaching High Mount Brake Light Connector

3. Carefully lift up on the front edge of the rear shelf (A) by hand to release the

front hooks (B) from the body, to detach the clips, and to disengage the side
hooks (C) from the rear shelf extension (D).

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.

Take care not to bend or scratch the rear shelf and trim.

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)