Honda Civic Service Manual: B-Pillar Upper Trim Removal and Installation (2-door)

1.

Remove the bolt (A) securing the rear seat cushion (B).

2.

While pushing down the rear seat cushion (A), pull the seat hook handles (B) to release the hooks (C).

3.

Remove the rear seat cushion.

1.

Remove the rear seat-back (A).

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Remove the right rear seat-back (A).

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Remove the center pivot bracket (A).

2.

If necessary, remove the bushing (B).

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Remove the bolt (A) securing the left rear seat-back (B).

2.

Extend the center seat belt (A), then remove the left rear seat-back (B).

1.

Remove the cap (A) and the clip (B).

2.

The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.

3.

Lower the coat hanger hook (A), then remove the screw (B).

4.

The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.

5.

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

6.

Remove the quarter pillar trim.

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

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The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.

8.

Remove the rear clip (A).

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The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.

1.

Fold down the seat-back(s).

2.

From the trunk compartment, disconnect the connector (A).

3.

From the trunk compartment, detach the clips (A).

4.

Release the hooks (A).

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Pull out both rear seat belts (A) and the rear center seat belt (B) through the slits in the rear shelf trim (C), then remove the rear shelf trim.

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Remove the rear side trim panel (A).

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Remove the B-pillar upper trim (A).

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Pass the front seat belt lower anchor (A) out through the hole in the B-pillar upper trim (B), then remove the trim.

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

2.

If the side curtain airbag has not deployed, check the B-pillar upper 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:

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

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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).

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Remove the tape, and install the pillar trim.

1.

Pass the front seat belt lower anchor (A) in through the hole in the B-pillar upper trim (B).

2.

Install the B-pillar upper trim (A).

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Install the rear side trim panel (A).

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Slip the rear seat belts (A) and the rear center seat belt (B) through the slits in the rear shelf trim (C).

2.

Install the hooks (A).

3.

Install the clips (A).

4.

From the trunk compartment, connect the connector (A).

5.

Raise the seat-back(s).

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Install the new rear clip (A) to the quarter pillar trim (B).

2.

Fit the clips into the holes in the quarter pillar.

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Lightly push the quarter pillar trim (A) into place, then install the trim.

NOTE:

4.

Install the screw (A).

5.

Install the clip (A) and the cap (B).

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Extend the center seat belt (A), then install the pivot shaft (B) to the center pivot bracket (C).

2.

Install the left rear seat-back (A).

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If necessary, install the bushing (A).

2.

Install the center pivot bracket (B).

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Install the right rear seat-back (A).

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Install the rear seat-back (A).

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Install the hooks (A) to the rear seat cushion clips (B).

2.

Install the bolt (A) securing the rear seat cushion (B).