Honda Civic Service Manual: C-Pillar Trim Removal and Installation (4-door except Natural Gas models)

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 bolt (A) securing the rear seat side bolster (B).

2.

Remove the rear seat side bolster (A).

1.

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

1.

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

2.

Remove the C-pillar trim.

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

3.

Remove the front clip (A).

1.

If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the C-pillar trim with a new one.

2.

If the side curtain airbag has not deployed, check the C-pillar trim (A) 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.

Install the new front clip (A) to the C-pillar trim (B).

2.

Install the C-pillar trim (A).

NOTE:

1.

Install the rear door opening seal (A).

1.

Install the rear seat side bolster (A).

2.

Install the bolt (A) securing the rear seat side bolster (B).

1.

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

2.

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