Headliner Removal/Installation

Special Tools Required 

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *

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

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 ) before performing repairs or service.

1. Remove these items:
   • A-pillar trim, both sides (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - PILLAR AREAS  )
   • Front seat belt lower anchor, both sides (see step 4 on FRONT SEAT BELT REPLACEMENT )
   • B-pillar lower trim, both sides (see B-pillar Trim  )
   • Front seat belt upper anchor, both sides (see step 7 on FRONT SEAT BELT REPLACEMENT )
   • B-pillar upper trim, both sides (see step  5 )
   • Rear seat-back (see REAR SEAT-BACK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
   • Rear trim panel (see step  2 )
   • Rear seat belt upper anchor, both sides (see step 3 on REAR SEAT BELT REPLACEMENT )
   • C-pillar trim, both sides (see step  4 )
   • Ceiling light (see AMBIENT LIGHT REPLACEMENT )
   • Front seat, passenger's side (see FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
   • Center console (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
2. From both sides, using a trim tool, release the tabs (A), then remove the sunvisor cap (B) from the bracket (C). Turn the cap, and remove it.
   Fig 1: Releasing Tabs

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3. Remove both sunvisors (A) and holders (B).
   • 1 Remove the screws.
   • 2 Remove the sunvisor from the body and holder.
   • 3 If equipped, disconnect the vanity mirror light connector (C).
   • 4 Using a flat-tip screwdriver, push the hook (D), turn the holder 90 °, then pull it out.
     Fig 2: Removing Both Sunvisors And Holders With Torque Specifications

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4. Remove the roof console (A):
   • 1 Remove the lenses (B).
   • 2 Remove the bolts.
   • 3 Pull out the roof console and front individual map light (C).
   • 4 Disconnect the front individual map light connector (D) and navigation microphone connector (E).
     Fig 3: Removing Roof Console With Torque Specifications

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5. From both sides, remove the coat hangers (A).
   • 1 Using a wrapped pick tool (B) with the protective tape, pry the cap (C) down to detach the hooks (D), then remove it.
     Fig 4: Removing Coat Hangers

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   • 2 Remove the screws.
6. Remove the headliner (A).
   • 1 Remove the front door opening trim (B) and rear door opening trim (C) from each roof portion.
   • 2 With the help of an assistant, detach the rear clips, and release the fastener (D) and pin (E) by pulling the rear portion of the headliner down.
   • 3 Moonroof: Detach the front clips by lowering the headliner.
   • 4 Release the fasteners (F) by lowering the headliner.
   • 5 Lower the headliner, and remove it through the passenger's door opening.
   • 6 If necessary, remove the bolts, then remove the roof console bracket (G).

     With moonroof 

     Fig 5: Removing Headliner With Moonroof

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     Without moonroof 

     Fig 6: Removing Headliner Without Moonroof

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     Roof console bracket removal 

     Fig 7: Removing Roof Console Bracket With Torque Specifications

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7. Install the headliner in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
   • If the side curtain airbag has been deployed, replace the headliner.
   • To prevent the side curtain airbags from deploying improperly and possibly causing injury, inspect removed pieces and replace them if they have any of these types of damage:
     • Any creases or tears in the headliner (A)
     • Any fasteners (B) or clip bases (C) which have come off the headliner
     • Any damage around the coat hanger holes (D) or sunvisor holes (E) in the headliner
     • Any deformations in the coat hangers (F)
     • Any cracks in the sunvisor stay base (G)
     • Any bends or cracks in the sunvisor stay shaft (H)
     • Any cracks in the sunvisor base (I) - Any cracks in the vanity mirror base (J)
     • Any deformations in the grab handle bracket
   • Replace any damaged parts with new ones.
   • Make sure the trim pieces overlaps the headliner correctly (see CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE HEADLINER/PILLAR TRIM OVERLAP )
   • When passing the headliner through the door opening, be careful not to fold or bend it. Also, be careful not to scratch the body.
   • Check that both sides of the headliner are securely attached to the trim.
     Fig 8: Identifying Headliner

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