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

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).

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:

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

2.

Install the quarter pillar trim (A).

NOTE:

3.

Install the screw (A).

4.

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