Rear Shelf

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:
   • C-pillar trims, both sides (see C-PILLAR TRIM  )
   • Rear center seat belt lower anchor (see REAR CENTER SEAT BELT AND REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES )
2. Fold down the rear seat-backs.
3. If the rear bulkhead cover and the rear shelf are to be removed, turn the high mount brake light socket (A) 45° counterclockwise to remove the socket from the trunk compartment.
   Fig 1: Turning High Mount Brake Light Socket

   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
4. Remove the rear bulkhead cover (A).
   1. Remove the belt hole cover (B) by releasing the hooks (C).
   2. Gently pull back the front edge of the cover to detach the clips (D).
   3. Pull up the cover to detach the clips (E) fastening it to the body, and the clips (F) fastening it to the rear shelf (G).
   4. Lift the cover upward and forward to release each anchor rod (H) out through the holes in the cover.
   5. Pull out both rear seat belts (I) and rear center seat belt (J) through the slits (K) and the hole (L) in the cover.
   6. Carefully move the cover above the rear wheel house gussets (M), then remove it.
      Fig 2: Removing Rear Bulkhead Cover

      Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
5. Remove the rear speaker grille (A).
   1. Pry up at the notch (B) with a flat-tip screwdriver, of the grille to release the hook (C).
   2. Pull up along the edge of the grille to detach the clips and release the hooks (D).
   3. Pull back the grille to release the hooks (E) from the rear shelf (F).
      Fig 3: Removing Rear Speaker Grille

      Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
6. Remove the rear shelf (A).
   1. Detach the clips with a clip remover.
   2. Lift the rear shelf upward and forward to release the rear hook (B).
   3. Slightly warp the rear shelf to release both side edges from the side curtain airbag inflators, then pull it forward.
      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the speakers.
      Fig 4: Removing Rear Shelf

      Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
7. Install the shelf in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
   • Remove any clips left in the body with a clip remover, and install them on the shelf.
   • If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
   • When, installing the rear bulkhead cover, slip the rear seat belt through the slits, and pass the rear center seat belt through the hole in the cover properly.
   • Make sure the high mount brake light socket is connected securely.
   • Push the clips and the hooks into place securely.