Honda Civic. Manual — part 806

8. Remove the quarter pillar trim (A).

-1 Detach and release the clips (B, C, D) from the body (E) and remove
the pin (F) from the grommet (G) remaining in the body by pulling the
trim back.
-2 Lower the trim to release the upper edge of it from the headliner (H).

Fig. 37: Using Mallet To Hit Surface Of Airbag Lid

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Fig. 38: Removing Quarter Pillar Trim

9. Remove the grommet from the body.

10. If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the quarter pillar trim and all

clips on the trim with new ones (see COMPONENT
REPLACEMENT/INSPECTION AFTER DEPLOYMENT ).

11. If the side curtain airbag has not deployed, remove the clip (A) from the

removed quarter pillar trim (B) and discard it. Then check the trim:

To prevent the side curtain airbags from deploying improperly and
possibly causing injury, inspect the quarter pillar trim and replace it if it
has any of these types of damage:

NOTE:

The grommet must be replaced with a new one because
the it is damaged during removal.

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-Any cracks, deformations, or stress-whitening in the quarter pillar
trim
-Any cracks or stress-whitening in the clip seating surfaces (C, D, E)
-Damaged top of the C-pillar upper clip pin (F)

If any of the lower clips (G, H) are damaged or stress-whitened, replace
them.

Replace the clip (A) with a new one.

Fig. 39: Removing Clip From Removed Quarter Pillar Trim

12. Before installing the quarter pillar trim (A), whether replaced or reinstalled,

temporarily remove a new clip (B), and the grommet (C) from the pin (D).

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Fig. 40: Removing Clip And Grommet Temporarily

13. Check the overlap between the headliner and quarter pillar trim, and if

necessary, adjust it (see CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE
HEADLINER/PILLAR TRIM OVERLAP ).

14. Carefully reinstall the clip (A) to the quarter pillar trim (B), and the grommet

(C) on the pin (D):

Be sure that the grommet (E) is nearest to the top of the pin (F) as shown.

Seat the pin with the grommet on the quarter pillar trim as shown.

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