Roof Molding Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Insight and 2010 Honda Insight. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special Tools Required

KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014*

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

NOTE:

Take care not to scratch the body.
Take care not to bend the roof molding.
Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.

Apply protective tape (A) to the body. Using a appropriate trim tool (B), pry up on the roof molding (C).

Fig 1: Identifying Protective Tape, Trim Tool And Roof Molding
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Pull up and slide the roof molding to release the front bracket (D) from the pin (E).
Pull up the front portion of the roof molding.

Fig 2: Identifying Front Portion Of Roof Molding
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Pull up and release the rear bracket (A) from the pin (B), then remove the roof molding (C).

Fig 3: Identifying Rear Bracket, Pin And Roof Molding
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Install the molding in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Take care not to damage the windshield molding.
- Make sure the roof molding is installed securely.

Fig 4: Identifying Molding

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