Trim Removal/Installation - Rear Tray 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.
Have an assistant help you when removing and installing the bulkhead cover and the rear beam.
Take care not to scratch the trim or the panels.
Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.

Pull up the rear tray (A) to detach the clips (B, C), then remove it.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Tray With Clips
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Fold down the bulkhead cover.
Remove the bulkhead cover lids (A), then remove the bolts.

Fig 2: Removing Bulkhead Cover Lids With Torque Specifications
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Pull out the alignment pins (A) of the rear beam (B) from the bulkhead cover frame both sides, then remove the bulkhead cover (C).

Fig 3: Pulling Out Alignment Pins Of Rear Beam From Bulkhead Cover Frame
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Remove these items:
- IPU module air duct (see IPU MODULE FAN REPLACEMENT )
- Rear side trims, both sides (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - CARGO AREA ).
Remove the bolts, then remove the rear beam (A).

Fig 4: Rear Beam With Bolts With Torque Specifications
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If necessary, remove the bolts, then remove the bulkhead cover striker (A).

Fig 5: Bulkhead Cover Striker With Bolts With Torque Specifications
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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, hooks, and pins into place securely.
- Make sure the alignment pin fits into the bulkhead cover frame correctly.
- Move the striker (A) up or down until it is centered in the bulkhead cover latch (B).
  
  Fig 6: Moving Striker
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