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 FRONT DOOR SILL AREA )
   • Front door opening seal, as needed (see step  4 )
   • Rear door opening seal, as needed (see step  4 )
2. Slide the front seat forward fully
3. Remove the B-pillar lower trim (A)
   1. While releasing the upper tabs (B), pull the upper portion of the trim back to detach the upper hooks (C)
   2. Detach the lower clips by pulling the bottom of the trim back by hand
   Fig 1: Removing B-Pillar Lower Trim

   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
4. Remove the front seat belt lower anchor from the front seat (see FRONT SEAT BELT REPLACEMENT )
5. Remove the B-pillar upper trim (A)
   1. Pull the bottom of the trim back by hand to detach the lower hooks (B)
   2. Pull the bottom of the trim back to release the upper pin (C) from the hole in the body and the slider (D) from the pin (E) on the front seat belt shoulder anchor adjuster
   3. Pull the trim down to release the upper hooks (F) from the holes in the body
   Fig 2: Removing B-Pillar Upper Trim

   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
6. Pass the front seat belt (A) lower anchor out through a hole in the slider (B), then remove the B-pillar upper trim (C).
Fig 3: Passing Front Seat Belt Lower Anchor Out Through A Hole In Slider
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7. Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items

• If the clips (A) are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones
• If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the B-pillar upper trim, the B-pillar lower trim, and all of the clips on the trim with new ones (see COMPONENT REPLACEMENT/INSPECTION AFTER DEPLOYMENT )
• To prevent the side curtain airbags from deploying improperly and possibly causing injury, inspect the trim and replace it if it has any of these types of damage
  • Any cracks or deformations in the B-pillar upper trim (B) and the upper hooks (C), and any stress-whitened areas in the upper part of the trim
  • Any cracks or deformations in the B-pillar lower trim (D), and any breakage In the portion (E) that overlaps the B-pillar upper trim
  • Any cracks or stress-whitened areas in the clip seating surface (F)
• 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 pin (G) on the front seat belt shoulder anchor adjuster (H) and the hole (I) on the back of the slider are engaged when installing the B-pillar upper trim
• Make sure the upper hooks are installed into the holes in the body securely
• Push the clip and the hooks into place securely
• Before installing the anchor bolt, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the seat belt

Trim inspection 

Fig 4: Identifying Clips, Upper Hooks With B-Pillar Upper And Lower Trim

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Slider engagement with shoulder anchor adjuster 

Fig 5: Identifying Pin, Seat Belt Shoulder Anchor Adjuster And Hole

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Special Tools Required 

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *

* Available through the Acura Tool and Equipment Program, call 888-424-6857