Honda Civic Service Manual: A-Pillar Trim Removal and Installation

1.

Remove the front door opening seal (A) as needed.

1.

Pull out the A-pillar trim (A) to release the clips.

2.

Put a shop towel (A) in the opening between the A-pillar trim (B) and the dashboard to prevent dropping the A-pillar clips.

3.

Remove the A-pillar trim (A).

NOTE: The upper clip (B) will stay in the body.

4.

Remove the upper clip (A) from the body.

1.

If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the A-pillar trim (A) and all clips on the trim with new parts.

2.

If the side curtain airbag has not deployed, check the A-pillar trim and note the following items:

Checking and Adjusting the Headliner/Pillar Trim Overlap

To prevent the side curtain airbag from deploying and damaging the pillar trim (A-pillar trim, B-pillar trim, C-pillar trim, quarter pillar trim), the overlap between the headliner and pillar trim must be less than 8 mm (0.31 in). To check the overlap, do this:

1.

Install the headliner (A) and the pillar trim (B).

2.

Apply masking tape (A) to the headliner (B) to mark the upper edge of the pillar trim (C).

3.

Remove the pillar trim, and measure the headliner overlap.

4.

Carefully trim the headliner with a utility knife, reducing the overlap to less than 8 mm (0.31 in).

5.

Remove the tape, and install the pillar trim.

1.

Carefully install the new upper clip (A) to the A-pillar trim (B).

2.

Install the A-pillar trim (A).

NOTE:

1.

Install the front door opening seal (A).