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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.

NOTE:
  • If side airbags and/or side curtain airbags have deployed, the affected pillar area trim and attachment clips must be replaced. Refer to Component Replacement/Inspection After Deployment (see COMPONENT REPLACEMENT/INSPECTION AFTER DEPLOYMENT ).
  • Put on gloves to protect your hands.
  • Take care not to bend or scratch the trim or the panels.
  • Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.
  1. Remove the rear seat-back (see REAR SEAT-BACK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  2. Remove the rear trim panel (A).
    1. -1 Remove the clips (B).
    2. -2 Detach the hooks (C) from the C-pillar trim on both sides.
    3. -3 Pull the panel up to detach the clips (D).
    4. -4 Pull the rear center seat belt (E) out through the slit (F) in the panel.
    Fig 1: Pulling Panel Up To Detaching Clips
    G05965651Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Remove the rear seat belt upper anchor (see REAR SEAT BELT REPLACEMENT ).
  4. Remove the C-pillar trim (A).
    1. -1 Pull out the rear door opening trim (B) as needed.
    2. -2 Pry the C-pillar cap (C) out while releasing the hooks (D) until it is stopped by the grommet (E).
    3. -3 Release the hooks (F) from the rear seat side trim (G) with the appropriate trim tool.
    4. -4 Pull out the trim to detach the clip.
    5. -5 Pull the rear seat belt (H) out through the slit (I) in the trim.
    6. -6 Release the hooks on the grommet, and pull the cap out. Discard the cap and grommet.
    Fig 2: Removing C-Pillar Trim
    G05965652Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the C-pillar trim and its clip with new parts (see COMPONENT REPLACEMENT/INSPECTION AFTER DEPLOYMENT ).
  6. Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
    • If the clip is damaged or stress-whitened, replace it with a new one.
    • Do not reuse the C-pillar cap and grommet; always replace them.
    • To prevent the side curtain airbags from deploying improperly and possibly causing injury, inspect the C-pillar trim (A) and replace it with a new one if it has any of the following damage:
      • Any cracks, deformations, or stress-whitened areas in the C-pillar trim (A)
      • Any cracks, or stress-whitened areas in the clip seating surface (B)
      • Any cracks, or stress-whitened areas in the grommet seating surface (C)
    • Make sure the top of the trim overlaps the headliner correctly (see CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE HEADLINER/PILLAR TRIM OVERLAP ).
    • Push the clip and hooks into place securely.
    • Apply medium strength liquid thread lock to the rear seat belt upper anchor bolts before installation.
    • Before installing the anchor bolt, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the seat belt.
    Fig 3: Identifying C-Pillar Trim, Clip Seating Surface And Grommet Seating Surface
    G05965653Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
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