Honda Civic. Manual — part 805

Slider engagement with shoulder anchor adjuster

Fig. 32: Identifying Slider Engagement With Shoulder Anchor Adjuster

Special Tools Required

KTC trim tool set SOJATP20U *

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

QUARTER PILLAR TRIM - 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.

NOTE:

Follow the quarter pillar trim installation procedure
carefully; improper installation could cause the side
curtain airbag to deploy improperly and possibly cause
injury.

Put on gloves to protect your hands.

2008 Honda Civic EX

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

1. Remove these items:

Rear side trim panel (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - REAR
SIDE AREA )

Rear shelf extension (see REAR SHELF EXTENSION - 2-DOOR )

Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to
avoid damage when prying components.

Take care not to scratch the trim and panels.

The B-pillar upper clip (A) in the quarter pillar trim (B)
consists of a grommet (C) and a pin (D). The grommet
expanded with the pin secures it to the body panel (E).
The projections (F) on the pin is broken during removal,
so the clip must be replaced with a new one when the
trim is reinstalled.

The C-pillar upper clip (G) under the airbag lid (H)
consists of a resin grommet (I) and a metal pin (J). The
groove (K) in the grommet secures it to the body panel.
The shoulder (L) on the grommet is broken during
removal, so the grommet must be replaced with a new
one when the trim is reinstalled.

Fig. 33: Identifying Quarter Pillar Trim (2-Door)

2008 Honda Civic EX

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

2. Remove the front seat belt upper anchor (see FRONT SEAT BELT

REPLACEMENT ).

3. Lower the coat hanger (A), pry off the lid (B) with a trim tool, then remove the

screw.

Fig. 34: Removing Screw

4. Release the hooks (A), then remove the rear window harness cap (B) from the

quarter pillar trim (C).

Fig. 35: Removing Rear Window Harness Cap

5. Pull the door opening seal away from the B-pillar as needed (see step 5 in

TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - DOOR AREAS ).

6. Hit the surface of the quarter pillar trim (A) just upon the upper clip with a

2008 Honda Civic EX

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

rubber mallet. Hitting the trim surface breaks the projections (B) on the pin (C)
and pushes it into the grommet (D) and against the body (E). The grommet
becomes narrow.

Fig. 36: Using Rubber Mallet To Hit Surface Of Quarter Pillar Trim

7. Hit the surface of the airbag lid (A) just upon the upper clip with a rubber

mallet. The clip is halfway between the "SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG" mark (B)
and the rear window. Hitting the lid surface breaks the shoulder (C) on the
grommet (D) and pushes the pin (E) and grommet against the body (F).

NOTE:

The clip must be replaced with a new one when the
quarter pillar trim is reinstalled.

NOTE:

The clip must be replaced with a new one when the
quarter pillar trim is reinstalled.

Do not hit the lower side of the airbag lid, or it will
be folded and stress-whitened at the middle of its
own. It is very delicate part.

2008 Honda Civic EX

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