Honda Civic. Manual — part 818

Fig. 97: Installing Headliner (Grab Handle And Sunvisor)

CARPET REPLACEMENT

Special Tools Required

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *

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

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:

2008 Honda Civic EX

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

1. Remove these items:

Front seats, both sides (see FRONT SEAT
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )

Rear seat cushion (see REAR SEAT CUSHION COVER
REPLACEMENT )

Door sill trim, both sides (see DOOR SILL AREA - 2-DOOR )

Kick panels, both sides (see step 6 in DOOR SILL AREA - 2-DOOR )

Driver's dashboard undercover (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD
UNDERCOVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )

Passenger's dashboard undercover (see PASSENGER'S DASHBOARD
UNDERCOVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )

Center console (see CENTER CONSOLE
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )

Steering joint cover (see STEERING COLUMN REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION )

2. Push the knob (A) back to release the hooks (B) then pull up the accelerator

pedal (C).

Put on gloves to protect your hands.

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

Take care not to damage, wrinkle or twist the carpet.

Be careful not to damage the dashboard or other
interior trim pieces.

2008 Honda Civic EX

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

Fig. 98: Pulling Up Accelerator Pedal

3. Remove the footrest (A).

-1 Using a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the lower clip (B) from
the stud bolt (C).
-2 Using a flat-tip screwdriver, remove the upper clip (D) from the stud
bolt.

Fig. 99: Removing Footrest

4. Disconnect the parking brake cables from the equalizer (see PARKING

BRAKE CABLE REPLACEMENT ).

5. Remove the floor mat holders (A) from the driver's side.

2008 Honda Civic EX

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

Fig. 100: Removing Floor Mat Holders From Driver Side

6. Release the clip from the rear portion of the carpet (A). Pull out the edge of the

carpet from under both rear side trim panels (B).

Fig. 101: Removing Rear Portion Of Carpet

7. Release the clips. Release the velcro fasteners (A), then pull the carpet out

from under the dashboard.

2008 Honda Civic EX

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