Trim Removal/Installation - Rear Shelf Area

Special Tools Required

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *

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

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.

Remove these items:
- Seat cushion and seat side bolster (see REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- C-pillar trim (see C-PILLAR TRIM )
- Rear center seat belt center anchor bolt (see FRONT SEAT BELT )
Remove the high mount brake light (A).
1. From the trunk compartment, disconnect the high mount brake light bulb socket (B).
2. Push the high mount brake light towards the rear window, and gently pry up at the back to release the front hooks (C).
3. Release the rear hooks (D), then remove the high mount brake light.
  
  Fig 1: Removing High Mount Brake Light
  Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
From both sides, pull the rear speaker grille (A) up to detach the clips (B, C), then remove the rear speaker grille.

Fig 2: Pulling Rear Speaker Grille
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Remove the rear shelf (A).
1. From the trunk compartment, release the hooks (B) from the rear seat-back lock cylinder (C), then remove the lock cylinder trim (D).
2. Gently pull back front edge of the rear shelf to detach the clips.
3. Lift the rear shelf to detach the clips.
4. Pull back the lid (E)to release the hooks (F), then open the lid.
  
  Fig 3: Releasing Hooks From Rear Seat-Back Lock Cylinder w/Torque Specification
  Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Pull the rear center seat belt (G) out through the lid opening, and pull the rear seat belts (H) out through the slit (I) in the rear shelf.
Install the shelf in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Check if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace them with new ones.
- When installing the rear shelf, slip the rear seat belt through the slit, and through the rear center seat belt into the lid opening in the rear shelf.
- Push the clips and hooks into place securely.
- Make sure the high mount brake light bulb socket is connected securely.