Rear Door Sill Area

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.

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and the panels.
Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.

Remove the rear seat cushion (see REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Detach the hooks (A) and the tabs (B) from the B-pillar lower trim (C) and the cargo area side trim panel (D), and pull the rear door still trim (E) up by hand to detach the clips, then remove it from the rear door opening seal (F).

Fig 1: Detaching Hooks And Tabs
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Pull out the rear door opening seal (A) from the trim hooks (B) and from around the rear door opening flange, then remove the seal.

Fig 2: Pulling Rear Door Opening Seal From Trim Hooks
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- Push the clips, the hooks, and the tab into place securely.