Honda Civic. Manual — part 800

Fig. 4: Detaching Hooks And Tabs From Kick Panel And Rear Side Trim
Panel (Passenger'S Side)

5. Pull out the door opening seal (A) from the trim hooks (B) and around the door

opening flange, then remove the seal.

Fig. 5: Identifying Door Opening Seal From Trim Hooks

2008 Honda Civic EX

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

6. Pull the left kick panel (A) or the right kick panel (B) back by hand to detach

the clips (C, D, E, F), then remove it.

Driver's side

Fig. 6: Detaching Clips To Remove Kick Panel (Driver's Side)

Passenger's side

Fig. 7: Detaching Clips To Remove Kick Panel (Passenger's Side)

7. Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

2008 Honda Civic EX

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

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

Push the clips and hooks into place securely.

Special Tools Required

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *

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

FRONT DOOR SILL AREA - 4-DOOR

1. Driver's side: Remove the footrest (see CARPET REPLACEMENT ).
2. Driver's side: Remove the front side cap from the front door sill trim, and

remove the opener lock cylinder and screw (see TRUNK LID
OPENER/FUEL FILL DOOR OPENER REPLACEMENT ).

3. Detach the hooks (A) and tabs (B) from the kick panel (C) and B-pillar lower

trim (D), and pull the front door sill trim (E) up by hand to detach the clips (F,
G), then remove it.

Driver's side

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. 8: Detaching Hooks And Tabs From Kick Panel & B-Pillar Lower
Trim (Driver's Side)

Passenger's side

2008 Honda Civic EX

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