Trim Removal/Installation - Cargo Area

Special Tools Required 

KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014*

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

1. Remove the tonneau cover (A).
   Fig 1: Identifying Tonneau Cover

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2. Remove the rear tray (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - REAR TRAY AREA  ).
3. Remove the cargo floor lid (A).
   Fig 2: Identifying Cargo Floor Lid

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4. Remove the spare tire.
5. Remove the cargo floor side boxes (A).
   Fig 3: Identifying Cargo Floor Side Boxes

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6. Pull up the IPU duct cover (A) by hand to detach the clips and the hooks (B), then remove the IPU duct cover.
   Fig 4: Identifying IPU Duct Cover And Hooks

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7. If necessary, remove the bolts, then remove the spare tire beam (A).
   Fig 5: Spare Tire Beam With Bolts With Torque Specifications

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8. Remove the hatch weatherstrip as needed.
9. Remove the rear trim panel (A).
   1. Detach the hooks (B, C) on both sides from both rear side trim panels (D).
   2. Pull up the rear trim panel by hand to detach the clips.
      Fig 6: Identifying Rear Trim Panel, Hooks And Rear Side Trim Panels

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10. Remove these items:
    • Rear tray light (see REAR TRAY LIGHT REPLACEMENT )
    • Door opening seal as needed (see step  7 )
    • Hatch weatherstrip as needed (see HATCH SUPPORT STRUT REPLACEMENT )
11. Remove the rear side trim panel (A).
    1. Pull out the top of the trim by hand to detach hooks (B) from the center pillar trim (C) and the rear pillar trim (D).
    2. Release the pin (E) of the rear edge of the trim panel from the hole in the body.
    3. Pull back the trim panel by hand to detach the clips (F, G, H)
    4. Disconnect the cargo area light connector (I) on the left side.
       Fig 7: Identifying Rear Side Trim Panel With Fastener Locations

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12. If necessary, remove the quarter hole seal (A).
    1. Remove the rear speaker (see REAR SPEAKER ).
    2. Detach the harness clip (B).
       Fig 8: Identifying Quarter Hole Seal And Harness Clip

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13. 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 pin into place securely.
    • Left side: Make sure the cargo area light connector is plugged in properly.