Honda Civic manuals

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

Honda Civic Service Manual / Body / Doors and Enclosures / Doors / Quarter Pillar Trim Removal and Installation (2-door)

Removal

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and the precautions and procedures before doing repairs or service.
1. Quarter Pillar Trim

1.

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

2.

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

3.

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

4.

Remove the quarter pillar trim.

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

5.

Remove the rear clip (A).

Installation

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and the precautions and procedures before doing repairs or service.
1. Quarter Pillar Trim - Check

1.

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

2.

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

To prevent the side curtain airbags from deploying improperly and possibly causing injury, inspect the quarter pillar trim and replace it with a new one if it has any of the following damage:

-

Any cracks, deformations, or stress-whitening in the quarter pillar trim

-

Any cracks or stress-whitened areas in the clip seating surfaces (B)

After checking and adjusting the overlap between the headliner and the quarter pillar trim, replace the rear clip (C) with a new one.

If the clips (D) are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
2. Headliner/Pillar Trim Overlap - Check

tms

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).

sun:orlessthan

3.

Remove the pillar trim, and measure the headliner overlap.

If the overlap is less than 8 mm (0.31 in), remove the tape, and install the pillar trim.

If the overlap is more than 8 mm (0.31 in), go to step 4.

slmws

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.
3. Quarter Pillar Trim

1.

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

2.

Install the quarter pillar trim (A).

NOTE:

Make sure the side curtain airbag is not tucked under the clips or the ribs.

Do not push too hard on the quarter pillar trim. If you push too hard, the clip will be damaged, and it will not hold the trim properly.

Gently tug on the quarter pillar trim to verify that all clips are securely fastened.

3.

Install the screw (A).

4.

Install the clip (A) and the cap (B).
Power Window Master Switch Removal and Installation (4-door)
Removal 1. Front Door Power Window Switch Panel (4-door) 1. Rem ...

Rear Door Glass Adjustment (4-door)
Removal 1. Rear Door Power Window Switch Panel 1. Remove the po ...

See also:

Honda Civic Owners Manual. Important Safety Precautions
Always wear your seat belt A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions. Airbags are designed to supplement seat belts, not replace them. So even though your vehicle is equipped with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your seat belts, and wear them properl ...

© 2016-2026 Copyright www.hocivic.com

0.0242