Headliner Removal/Installation

Special Tools Required 

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *

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

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:
   • A-pillar trim, both sides (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - PILLAR AREAS )
   • Front seat belt lower anchor:
     • Driver's seat belt (see FRONT SEAT BELT REPLACEMENT )
     • Passenger's seat belt (see FRONT SEAT BELT REPLACEMENT )
   • B-pillar lower trim, both sides (see B-PILLAR TRIM )
   • Front seat belt upper anchor, both sides (see FRONT SEAT BELT REPLACEMENT )
   • B-pillar upper trim, both sides (see B-PILLAR TRIM )
   • Rear seat-back (see REAR SEAT-BACK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
   • Rear trim panel (see C-PILLAR TRIM )
   • Rear seat belt upper anchor, both sides (see REAR SEAT BELT REPLACEMENT )
   • C-pillar trim, both sides (see C-PILLAR TRIM )
   • Ceiling light (see AMBIENT LIGHT REPLACEMENT )
   • Front seat, passenger's side (see FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
   • Center console (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
2. Release the tabs (A) from both sides of the sunvisor cap (B), using the appropriate trim tool, then release the cap from the bracket (C). Turn the cap and remove it.
   Fig 1: Releasing Tabs From Both Sides Of Sunvisor Cap

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3. Remove both sunvisors (A) and holders (B).
   1. -1 Remove the screws.
   2. -2 Remove the sunvisor from the body and holder.
   3. -3 Disconnect the vanity mirror light connector (C).
   4. Push the hook (D) with a flat-tip screwdriver, turn the holder 90 °, then pull it out.
   Fig 2: Removing Sunvisors And Holders With Torque Specifications

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4. Remove the roof console (A).
   1. -1 Remove the lenses (B).
   2. -2 Remove the bolts.
   3. -3 Pull out the roof console and the front individual map light (C).
   4. -4 Disconnect the front individual map light connector (D) and if equipped, the navigation microphone/Homelink unit connector (E).
   Fig 3: Roof Console, Lenses, Front Individual Map Light And Front Individual Map Light Connector With Torque Specifications

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5. From both sides, remove the coat hangers (A).
   1. -1 Pry down on the cap (B), with a pick tool (C) wrapped in the protective tape, to detach the hooks (D), then remove it.
   2. -2 Remove the screws.
   Fig 4: Prying Down On Cap With Pick Tool With Torque Specifications

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6. Remove the headliner (A).
   1. -1 Remove the front door opening trim (B) and the rear door opening trim (C) from each roof portion.
   2. -2 With the help of an assistant, detach the rear clips, and release the fastener (D) and the pin (E) by pulling the rear portion of the headliner down.
   3. -3 Moonroof: Detach the front clips by lowering the headliner.
   4. -4 Release the Velcro fasteners (F) by lowering the headliner.
   5. -5 Lower the headliner, and remove it through the passenger's door opening.

   With moonroof 

   Fig 5: Identifying Headliner Components - With Moonroof

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   Without moonroof 

   Fig 6: Identifying Headliner Components - Without Moonroof

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7. If necessary, remove the bolts, then remove the roof console bracket (A).
   Fig 7: Roof Console Bracket With Bolts With Torque Specifications

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8. Install the headliner in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
   • If the side curtain airbag has been deployed, replace the headliner and removed trim pieces with new ones (see COMPONENT REPLACEMENT/INSPECTION AFTER DEPLOYMENT ).
   • To prevent the side curtain airbags from deploying improperly and possibly causing injury, inspect the headliner and all removed trim. Replace any pieces with the following damage:
     • Any creases or tears in the headliner (A)
     • Any fasteners (B) or clip bases (C) which have come off the headliner
     • Any damage around the coat hanger holes (D) or the sunvisor holes (E) in the headliner
     • Any deformations in the coat hangers (F)
     • Any cracks in the sunvisor stay bracket (G)
     • Any bends or cracks in the sunvisor stay shaft (H)
     • Any cracks in the sunvisor base (I)
     • Any cracks in the vanity mirror base (J)
   • Replace any damaged parts with new ones.
   • Make sure the trim pieces overlaps the headliner correctly (see CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE HEADLINER/PILLAR TRIM OVERLAP )
   • When passing the headliner through the door opening, be careful not to fold or bend it. Also, be careful not to scratch the body.
   • Check that both sides of the headliner are securely attached to the roof.
   • Make sure each connector is plugged in properly.

   Headliner 

   Fig 8: Identifying Headliner

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   Coat hanger 

   Fig 9: Identifying Coat Hanger

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   Sunvisor 

   Fig 10: Identifying Sunvisor

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