Headliner Removal/Installation

Special Tools Required 

KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014*

*Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program, 888-424-6857

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ) and the precautions and procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ) before doing repairs or service.

1. Do the 12 volt battery terminal disconnection procedure (see USING THE GR8 BATTERY DIAGNOSTIC STATION ), then wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
2. Remove these items:
   • Driver's dashboard undercover (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD UNDERCOVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
   • A-pillar trims, both sides (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - PILLAR AREAS )
   • B-pillar upper/lower trims, both sides (see B-PILLAR UPPER/LOWER TRIM )
   • C-pillar trims, both sides (see C-PILLAR TRIM )
   • Individual map light (for some models) (see INDIVIDUAL MAP LIGHT TEST/REPLACEMENT )
   • Ceiling light (see CEILING LIGHT TEST/REPLACEMENT )
   • Sunvisors, both sides (see SUNVISOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
   • Grab handles, four places (see GRAB HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )

   A-Pillar 

3. Remove the roof wire harness (A) by detaching the harness clips (B, C, D), and disconnect the roof wire harness connector (E) from the driver's side A-pillar.
   Fig 1: Identifying Roof Wire Harness, Harness Clips, Roof Wire Harness Connector And Driver's Side A-Pillar

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4. Remove the antenna lead (A) by detaching the harness clips (B), and disconnect the antenna lead connector (C) from the passenger's side A-pillar.
   Fig 2: Identifying Antenna Lead, Harness Clips, Antenna Lead Connector And Passenger's Side A-Pillar

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   C-Pillar 

5. Disconnect the roof antenna harness connector (A), and detach the harness clip (B).
   Fig 3: Identifying Roof Antenna Harness Connector And Harness Clip

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6. Lower the headliner (A).
   1. Remove the front door opening seals (B), the rear door opening seals (C), and the hatch weatherstrip (D) from each roof area.
   2. Detach the clips from the body.
   3. With the help of an assistant, lower the headliner.
      Fig 4: Identifying Headliner, Front Door Opening Seals, Rear Door Opening Seals And Hatch Weatherstrip

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7. With the help of an assistant, pull out the headliner (A) through the passenger's door opening. Do not bend the headliner. Bending the headliner will crease and damage it.
   NOTE: You can also remove the headliner through the left rear passenger's door if all the seats are removed.
   Fig 5: Pulling Out Headliner Through Passenger's Door Opening

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   Roof wire harness and antenna lead replacement 

8. If necessary, remove the cushion tapes fastening the roof wire harness (A) and the antenna lead (B) to the headliner (C), then remove them from the headliner.
   Fig 6: Identifying Roof Wire Harness, Antenna Lead And Headliner

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   Grab handle bracket replacement 

9. If necessary, remove the grab handle bracket mounting bolt (A) and the side curtain airbag mounting bolts (B), then remove the grab handle bracket (C) from each side by releasing the hooks (D).
   Fig 7: Grab Handle Bracket Mounting Bolt, Side Curtain Airbag Mounting Bolts, Grab Handle Bracket And Hooks With Torque Specifications

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10. Install the headliner in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
    • If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the headliner, along with the other parts listed for side curtain airbag deployment (see COMPONENT REPLACEMENT/INSPECTION AFTER DEPLOYMENT ).
    • To prevent the side curtain airbags from deploying improperly and possibly causing injury, inspect the headliner and all removed trim. Replace any pieces with the following damage:
      • Any crease or tears in the headliner (A)
      • Any cracks or breakage in the grab handle (B)
      • Any damages around the grab handle holes (C) or sunvisor holes (D) in the headliner
      • Any cracks in the sunvisor stay base (E)
      • Any bends or cracks in the sunvisor stay shaft (F)
      • Any cracks in the sunvisor base (G)
      • Any cracks or breakage in the vanity mirror base (H)
      • Any clip bases (I) which have come off the headliner
    • When installing the grab handle, push on the handle against the bracket (J) until the clips (K) snap into place securely.
    • If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
    • Replace the removed cushion tape with new pieces.
    • Check that both sides of the headliner are securely attached to the trim.
    • Make sure the headliner overlaps the trim pieces correctly (see CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE HEADLINER/PILLAR TRIM OVERLAP ).
    • When reinstalling the headliner through the passenger's door opening, be careful not to fold or bend it. Also, be careful not to scratch the body.

    Headliner 

    Fig 8: Identifying Headliner, Clip Bases, Grab Handle Holes And Sunvisor Holes

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    Grab handle 

    Fig 9: Identifying Grab Handle, Bracket And Clips

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    Sunvisor 

    Fig 10: Identifying Sunvisor Stay Base, Sunvisor Stay Shaft, Sunvisor Base And Vanity Mirror Base

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