C-Pillar 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
   • Rear seat cushion (see SEAT CUSHION )
   • Rear seat side bolster (see SEAT SIDE BOLSTER )
   • Rear door opening seal, as needed (see step  4 )
2. Fold the seat-back forward.
3. Hit the upper clip in the C-pillartrim (A) with a rubber mallet The clip is located under the point where the triangle mark (B) on the edge of the trim indicates Hitting the clip slides the projections (C) on the pin (D) and pushes it into the grommet (E) and against the body (F)
   NOTE: The upper clip must be replaced with a new one when the C-pillar trim is reinstalled
Fig 2: Hitting C-Pillar Trim Upper Clip Using Rubber Mallet
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4. Pull the top of the C-pillar trim (A) back by hand to remove the upper clip (B) from the body (C)
Fig 3: Removing Upper Clip From Body
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5. Pull the C-pillar trim (A) by hand to detach the clips and to release the hook (B), then pull the trim out from the rear shelf (C)
Fig 4: Removing C-Pillar Trim From Rear Shelf
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
6. If the side curtain airbag has been deployed, replace the C-pillar trim with a new one (see COMPONENT REPLACEMENT/INSPECTION AFTER DEPLOYMENT )
7. If the side curtain airbag has not been deployed, check the C-pillartrim (A) and note the following
   • To prevent the side curtain airbags from deploying improperly and possibly causing injury, inspect the C-pillar trim and replace it if it has any of these types of damage
     • Any cracks, deformations, or stress-whitened areas in the C-pillar trim
     • Any cracks or stress-whitened areas in the clip seating surfaces (B)
   • Replace the upper clip (C) with a new one
   • If the clips (D) are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones
   Fig 5: Identifying Clips On C-Pillar Trim

   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
8. If a new C-pillar trim (A) will be installed, before installing the trim, temporarily remove the new upper clip (B)
Fig 6: Removing Upper Clip From C-Pillar Trim
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9. Check the overlap between the headliner and the C-pillar trim, and if necessary, adjust it (see CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE HEADLINER/PILLAR TRIM OVERLAP )
10. Carefully reinstall a new upper clip (A) to the C-pillar trim (B) Be sure that the grommet (C) is nearest to the top of the pin (D) as shown
Fig 7: Installing Upper Clip On C-Pillar Trim
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
11. Reinstall the C-pillar trim (A)
    1. Set the bottom hook (B) and the projections (C) of the trim to the rear shelf (D)
    2. Place the trim over the C-pillar (E), and fit its upper clip (F) and the lower clips into the holes (G) in the C-pillar, then lightly push the trim into place
    NOTE:

    • Make sure the side curtain airbag is not tucked down under the clips and the ribs
    • Apply pressure to the areas of the trim on the upper clip until these clip fittings are felt If you push too hard, the clip will be damaged, and it will not hold the trim properly
    • Make sure the upper clip portions of the trim do not come off the body by tugging on the trim
    Fig 8: Installing C-Pillar Trim
    Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
12. Reinstall the rear door opening seal