Trim Removal/Installation - Cargo Areas

Special Tools Required 

KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014*

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

1. Remove these items:
   • Rear door opening seal, as needed (see step  3)
   • Hatch weatherstrip, as needed (see HATCH SUPPORT STRUT REPLACEMENT )
   • Rear door sill trim (see REAR DOOR SILL AREA )
2. Remove the tonneau cover (A).
   Fig 1: Identifying Tonneau Cover

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3. Pull up the cargo floor lid (A), and detach the pins (B).
   Fig 2: Identifying Cargo Floor Lid, Pins, Cargo Floor Box And Spare Tire

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4. Remove the cargo floor box (C), and remove the spare tire (D).
5. If necessary, pull up the cargo side lid (A) and detach the pins (B), then remove the cargo side lid.

   Left side 

   Fig 3: Identifying Cargo Side Lid And Pins - Left Side

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   Right side 

   Fig 4: Identifying Cargo Side Lid And Pins - Right Side

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6. If necessary, pull up on both sides of the spare tire beam cover (A), and detach the hooks (B), then remove the cover.
   Fig 5: Identifying Spare Tire Beam Cover And Hooks

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7. If necessary, remove the bolts, then remove the spare tire beam (A).
   Fig 6: Bolts And Spare Tire Beam With Torque Specifications

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8. Pull up the IPU duct cover (A), detach the clips and the hooks (B), then remove the IPU duct cover.
   Fig 7: Identifying IPU Duct Cover, Clips And Hooks

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9. Remove the rear trim panel (A).
   1. Detach the tabs (B) and the hooks (C) on both sides from both cargo area side trim panel (D).
   2. Pull up the rear trim panel by hand to detach the clips.
      Fig 8: Identifying Rear Trim Panel, Tabs, Hooks And Cargo Area Side Trim Panel

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10. Remove the cargo area side trim panel (A).
    1. Detach the clips and the hooks (B, C), then pull the panel back to remove it from the rear seat-back striker (D).
    2. Left side: Disconnect the cargo area light connector (E).
       Fig 9: Identifying Cargo Area Side Trim Panel, Clips, Hooks And Rear Seat-Back Striker

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11. 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 tabs into place securely.
    • Left side: Make sure the cargo area light connector is plugged in properly.
    • When installing the panel, make sure there are no pinches in the seat belt.