Trim Removal/Installation - Hatch Area

Special Tools Required

KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014*

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

NOTE:

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

Insert the appropriate trim tool (A) into the notch (B). Pry up the pull pocket (C) to detach the hooks (D), then remove it.

Fig 1: Prying Up Pull Pocket To Detaching Hooks
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Remove the hatch lower trim (A).
1. Detach the hooks (B) from both hatch side trims (C).
2. Pull the hatch lower trim back by hand to detach the clips, then remove it.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Hatch Lower Trim, Hooks And Hatch Side Trims
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Remove the hatch middle trim (A).
1. Detach the hooks (B) from both hatch side trims (C).
2. Pull out the hatch middle trim by hand to detach the clips, then remove it.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Hatch Middle Trim, Hooks And Hatch Side Trims
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Remove the hatch side trims (A).
1. Detach the hooks (B) from the hatch upper trim (C).
2. Pull out the hatch side trims by hand to detach the clips (D, E, F), then remove them.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Hatch Side Trims, Hooks And Hatch Upper Trim
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Pull out the hatch upper trim (A) by hand to detach the clips and the pin (B), then remove it.

Fig 5: Identifying Hatch Upper Trim And Pin
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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 pin, and the hooks into place securely.