B-Pillar Upper/Lower Trim

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 doing repairs or service.

1. Remove these items:
   • Front door sill trim (see FRONT DOOR SILL AREA  )
   • Rear door sill trim (see REAR DOOR SILL AREA  )
   • Front door opening trim, as needed (see step  7 )
   • Rear door opening trim, as needed (see step  3 )
2. Remove the B-pillar lower trim (A).
   1. Detach the lower clips by pulling the bottom of the trim back by hand.
   2. Pull the trim down to release the upper hooks (B).
      Fig 1: Removing B-Pillar Lower Trim

      Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
3. Remove the upper anchor cover, and remove the upper anchor bolt (see FRONT SEAT BELT ).
4. Remove the B-pillar upper trim (A).
   1. Pull the bottom of the trim back by hand to detach the lower clip.
   2. Detach the upper clip by puling the top of the trim.
   3. Pull the trim down to release the upper hooks (B) from the side curtain airbag B-pillar bracket (C).
      Fig 2: Removing B-Pillar Upper Trim

      Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
5. Install the trim 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.
   • If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the B-pillar upper trim with a new one.
   • 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 cracks or deformations in the B-pillar upper trim (A) and the upper hooks (B), and any stress-whitened areas in the upper part of the trim
     • Any cracks or deformations in the B-pillar lower trim (C), and any breakage in the part (D) that fits into the B-pillar upper trim
     • Any cracks or stress-whitened areas in the clip seating surfaces (E)
   • Replace any damaged parts with new ones.
   • Make sure the top of the trim overlaps with the headliner correctly (see CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE HEADLINER/PILLAR TRIM OVERLAP ).
   • Make sure the trim hooks are installed into the holes in the side curtain airbag B-pillar bracket securely.
   • Push the clips into place securely.
   • Apply medium strength type liquid thread lock to the front seat belt upper anchor bolt before reinstallation (see FRONT SEAT BELT ).
   • Before installing the anchor bolt, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the seat belt.
     Fig 3: Identifying B-Pillar Upper Trim And Upper Hooks

     Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Special Tools Required 

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *

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