Honda HR-V: Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Pillar Areas (With Side Curtain Airbag)

Removal & Installation

NOTE :

• SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations - Refer to: SRS Component Location Index (KA/KC), or SRS Component Location Index (KA/KC) and the precautions and procedures before doing repairs or service.
• If side airbags and/or side curtain airbags have deployed, the affected pillar area trim and attachment clips must be replaced. Refer to Component Replacement/Inspection After Deployment.

A-Pillar Trim

1. A-Pillar Trim - Remove

1. Remove the front door opening seal (A) as needed
2. Pull out the A-pillar trim (B).

3. Put a shop towel (A) in the opening between the A-pillar trim (B) and the dashboard to prevent dropping the A-pillar clips.

4. Remove the A-pillar trim (A).

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

5. Remove the upper clip (A) from the body.

2. A-Pillar Trim - Check

1. If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the A-pillar trim (A) and all clips on the trim with new parts
2. If the side curtain airbag has not deployed, check the A-pillar trim and note the following items:
   • To prevent the side curtain airbags from deploying improperly and possibly causing injury, inspect the A-pillar trim and replace it with a new one if it has any of the following damage:
     • Any cracks, deformations, or stress-whitened areas in the A-pillar trim
     • Any cracks or stress-whitening in the clip seating surfaces (B)
   • If the clips (C) are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.

3. All Removed Parts - Install

1. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.

   NOTE :

   • After checking and adjusting the overlap between the headliner and the A-pillar trim, replace the upper clip (A) with a new one.
   • Make sure the side curtain airbag is not tucked under the clips or the trim ribs.
   • Do not push too hard on the A-pillar trim. If you push too hard, the clip will be damaged, and it will not hold the trim properly.
   • Gently tug on the A-pillar trim to verify that all clips are securely fastened.

4. Headliner/Pillar Trim Overlap - Check

B-Pillar Upper/Lower Trim

5. Front Door Sill Trim - Remove - Refer to: Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Door Areas, or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Tailgate Areas, or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Rear Side Area, or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Cargo Areas, or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Pillar Areas (With Side Curtain Airbag), or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Pillar Areas (Without Side Curtain Airbag)

6. Rear Door Sill Trim - Remove - Refer to: Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Door Areas, or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Tailgate Areas, or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Rear Side Area, or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Cargo Areas, or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Pillar Areas (With Side Curtain Airbag), or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Pillar Areas (Without Side Curtain Airbag)

7. Front Seat Belt Lower Anchor Bolt - Remove (Without Outer Lap Tensioner)

8. B-Pillar Lower Trim Cover - Remove (With Outer Lap Tensioner)

1. Remove the B-pillar lower trim cover (A).

9. B-Pillar Lower Trim - Remove

1. Remove the door opening seal (A, B) as needed
2. Remove the B-pillar lower trim (C).

10. Front Seat Belt Upper Anchor Bolt - Remove

11. B-Pillar Upper Trim - Remove

1. Remove the door opening seal (A, B) as needed
2. Remove the B-pillar upper trim (C).

12. B-Pillar Upper/Lower Trim - Check

1. If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the B-pillar upper trim (A), the B-pillar lower trim (B), and all clips on the trim with new parts
2. If the side curtain airbag has not deployed, check the B-pillar upper/lower trim and note the following items:
   • To prevent the side curtain airbags from deploying improperly and possibly causing injury, inspect the trim and replace it with a new one if it has any of the following damage:
     • Any cracks or deformations in the B-pillar upper trim or the upper hooks (C), or any stress-whitened areas in the upper part of the trim
     • Any cracks or deformations in the center B-lower trim, or any breakages in the hooks fitted with the B-pillar lower trim.
     • Any cracks or stress-whitening areas in the clip seating surface (D)
   • If the clip (E) are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.

13. All Removed Parts - Install

1. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.

14. Headliner/Pillar Trim Overlap - Check

Quarter Pillar Trim

15. Rear Side Trim Panel - Remove - Refer to: Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Door Areas, or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Tailgate Areas, or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Rear Side Area, or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Cargo Areas, or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Pillar Areas (With Side Curtain Airbag), or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Pillar Areas (Without Side Curtain Airbag)

16. Rear Seat Belt Lower Anchor Bolt - Remove

17. Quarter Pillar Trim - Remove

1. Remove the rear door opening seal (A) and tailgate weatherstrip (B) as needed
2. Remove the quarter pillar trim (C).

18. Quarter Pillar Trim - Check

1. If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the quarter pillar trim (A) with a new one
2. If the side curtain airbag has not been deployed, check the quarter pillar trim and note the following:
   • To prevent the side curtain airbags from deploying improperly and possibly causing injury, inspect the quarter pillar trim and replace it if it has any of these types of damage:
     • Any cracks, deformations, or stress-whitened areas in the quarter pillar trim
     • Any cracks or stress-whitened areas in the clip seating surfaces (B)
   • If the clips (C) are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.

19. All Removed Parts - Install

1. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.

20. Headliner/Pillar Trim Overlap - Check

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