Honda Civic. Manual — part 817

Fig. 94: Removing Cushion Tape From Headliner

18. If necessary, remove the side curtain airbag mounting bolt (A) and grab handle

bracket mounting bolts (B), then remove the grab handle bracket (C) from each
side by releasing the hooks (D).

2008 Honda Civic EX

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

Fig. 95: Removing Side Curtain Airbag Mounting Bolt And Grab Handle
Bracket Mounting Bolts (With Specifications)

19. Install the headliner in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the headliner and removed
trim pieces with new ones (see COMPONENT
REPLACEMENT/INSPECTION AFTER DEPLOYMENT ).

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

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 crease or tears in the headliner (A)
-Any cracks or breakages in the grab handle (B)
-Any damages around the grab handle holes (C) or sunvisor holes in
the headliner
-Any cracks in the sunvisor stay base (D)
-Any bends or cracks in the sunvisor stay shaft (E)
-Any cracks in the sunvisor base (F)
-Any cracks or breakages in the vanity mirror base (G)
-Any velcro fasteners (H) and clip bases (I) which have come off the
headliner

When installing the grab handle, push on the handle against the bracket (J)
until the clips (K) snap into place securely.

Check if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary,
replace them with new ones.

Replace the removed cushion tape with new ones.

Check that both sides of the headliner are securely attached to the trim.

Make sure the headliner overlaps the trim pieces correctly (see
CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE HEADLINER/PILLAR TRIM
OVERLAP ).

When reinstalling the headliner through the front passenger's door
opening, be careful not to fold or bend it. Also, be careful not to scratch
the body.

Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.

Set the clock.

Enter the anti-theft code for the audio or the navigation system, then enter
the audio presets.

Check for any DTCs that may have been set during repairs, and clear
them.

2008 Honda Civic EX

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

Fig. 96: Installing Headliner (2-Door And 4-Door)

2008 Honda Civic EX

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