Trim Removal/Installation - Trunk Area

Special Tools Required 

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *

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

1. Remove the spare tire lid (A) and spare tire spacer (B).
   Fig 1: Identifying Spare Tire Lid And Spare Tire Spacer

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2. Detach the clips, and release the hooks (A) by pulling the trunk rear trim panel (B) up, then remove it.
   Fig 2: Identifying Trunk Rear Trim Panel

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3. Release the clips (A, B) and fasteners (C), then remove the trunk front trim panel (D).
   Fig 3: Identifying Clips, Fasteners And Trunk Front Trim Panel

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4. Remove the tie down hooks (A) and trunk hooks (B) from both trunk side trim panels.
   1. Pry out the lids (C) with a trim tool, then remove all of the tie down hooks by unscrewing them.
   2. Pry out the caps (D) with a trim tool, then remove both trunk hooks by pulling them out.
      Fig 4: Identifying Tie Down Hooks, Lids And Caps

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5. Detach the clips, then remove the left trunk side trim panel (A) and the right trunk side trim panel (B) from the trunk compartment.
   Fig 5: Identifying Left Trunk Side Trim Panel And Right Trunk Side Trim Panel

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6. Remove the trunk light (see TRUNK LIGHT TEST/REPLACEMENT ).
7. Lower the trunk upper trim panel (A) to detach the clips (B), and detach the clips (C) from the navigation unit bracket (D), then remove the panel from the trunk compartment.
   Fig 6: Identifying Trunk Upper Trim Panel

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8. Install the trim in the reverse of removal, and note these items:
   • Check if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace them with new ones.
   • Push the clips into place securely.