Honda Civic. Manual — part 815

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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. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the audio or the navigation system,

then write down the audio presets.

2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait at least 3 minutes

before beginning work.

3. Remove these items:

2-door:

-A-pillar trim, both sides (see A-PILLAR TRIM )
-Ceiling light (see CEILING LIGHT TEST/REPLACEMENT )
-Front seat belt upper anchor, both sides (see FRONT SEAT BELT
REPLACEMENT )
-Rear side trim panel (see 2-DOOR )
-Quarter pillar trim (see QUARTER PILLAR TRIM - 2-DOOR )
-Grab handles, two places (see GRAB HANDLE
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )

4-door:

-A-pillar trim, both sides (see A-PILLAR TRIM )
-Ceiling light (see CEILING LIGHT TEST/REPLACEMENT )
-Front seat belt upper anchor, both sides (see FRONT SEAT BELT
REPLACEMENT )

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)

-B-pillar lower trim (see B-PILLAR UPPER/LOWER TRIM - 4-
DOOR )
-B-pillar upper trim, both sides (see B-PILLAR UPPER/LOWER
TRIM - 4-DOOR )
-C-pillar upper trim, both sides (see C-PILLAR TRIM - 4-DOOR )
-Grab handles, four places (see GRAB HANDLE
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )

4. From both sides, using a trim tool, release the tabs (A) from the bracket (B).

Fig. 83: Releasing Tabs From Bracket

5. Remove the sunvisor cap (A) from the bracket (B). Turn the cap, and remove

it.

Fig. 84: Removing Sunvisor Cap From Bracket

6. From both sides, remove the sunvisor (A).

2008 Honda Civic EX

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

-1 Remove the sunvisor from the body and holder (B).
-2 Using a T25 TORX bit, remove the screws.
-3 Remove the sunvisor from the body.

Fig. 85: Removing Sunvisor

7. Using a flat-tip screwdriver, push the hook (A), and turn the holder (B) 90°,

then pull it out.

Fig. 86: Removing Hook

8. Remove the map light assembly (A).

-1 Remove the lenses (B).
-2 Remove the bolts.

2008 Honda Civic EX

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

-3 If equipped, release the four tabs (C), then pull out the moonroof switch
(D) or the navigation microphone.
-4 Disconnect the front individual map light connector (E). If equipped,
disconnect the moonroof switch connector (F) and the navigation
microphone connector (G).

Fig. 87: Removing Map Light Assembly (With Specifications)

9. Without moonroof: Detach the harness clips (A) from the A-pillar (B).

2-door

2008 Honda Civic EX

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