Honda Pilot: Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Pillar Areas

Removal/Installation

NOTE:

• SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations 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. Open the cap (B), and then remove the bolt.

3. Remove the A-pillar trim (A), and then disconnect the connector (B).

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 clip (C) are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new one.

3. All Removed Parts - Install

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

NOTE:

• 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

1. Front Door Sill Trim - Remove

2. Rear Door Sill Lower Trim - Remove

3. B-Pillar Lower Trim Cover - Remove

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

4. B-Pillar Lower Trim - Remove

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

5. Front Seat Belt Upper Anchor Bolt - Remove

6. B-Pillar Upper Trim - Remove

1. Remove the door opening seals (A, B) as needed.
2. Hit the upper clip (C) in the B-pillar upper trim (D) with a rubber mallet. Hitting the clip breaks the projections (E) on the pin (F), and pushes it into the grommet (G) on the body (H).

   NOTE: The upper clip must be replaced with a new one when the B-pillar trim is reinstalled.

3. Pull back the top of the B-pillar upper trim (A) by hand to remove the upper clip (B) from the body.
4. Remove the B-pillar upper trim.

7. 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 any stress-whitened areas in the upper part of the trim
  • Any cracks or stress-whitening areas in the clip seating surfaces (C)
• After checking and adjusting the overlap between the headliner and the B-pillar trim, replace the upper clip (D) with a new one.

8. All Removed Parts - Install

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

9. Headliner/Pillar Trim Overlap - Check

C-Pillar Trim

1. Rear Side Trim Panel - Remove

2. Second Row Seat Belt Upper Anchor Bolt - Remove

3. C-Pillar Trim - Remove

1. Hit the upper clip (A) in the C-pillar trim (B) with a rubber mallet. Hitting the clip breaks the projections (C) on the pin (D), and pushes it into the grommet (E) on the body (F).

NOTE: The upper clip must be replaced with a new one when the C-pillar trim is reinstalled.

2. Pull back the top of the C-pillar trim (A) by hand to remove the upper clip (B) from the body.

3. Remove the C-pillar trim (A).

4. C-Pillar Trim - Check

1. If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the C-pillar trim (A) and all clips on the trim with new parts.
2. If the side curtain airbag has not deployed, check the C- pillar trim and note the following items:

• To prevent the side curtain airbags from deploying improperly and possibly causing injury, inspect the C- 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 C-pillar trim
  • Any cracks or stress-whitening in the clip seating surfaces (B)
• After checking and adjusting the overlap between the headliner and the C-pillar trim, replace the upper clip (C) with a new ones.
• If the clip (D) are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.

5. All Removed Parts - Install

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

6. Headliner/Pillar Trim Overlap - Check

D-Pillar Trim

1. Rear Side Trim Panel - Remove

2. Third Row Seat Belt Lower Anchor Bolt - Remove

3. Cargo Area Light - Remove

4. Rear Roof Trim - Remove

1. Remove the rear roof trim (A).

2. If necessary, remove the seat belt cover (A).

5. D-Pillar Trim - Remove

1. Open the cap (A), and then remove the bolt.
2. Hit the upper clip (B) in the D-pillar trim (C) with a rubber mallet. Hitting the clip breaks the projections (D) on the pin (E), and pushes it into the grommet (F) on the body (G).

   NOTE: The upper clip must be replaced with a new one when the D-pillar trim is reinstalled.

3. Pull back the top of the D-pillar trim (A) by hand to remove the upper clip (B) from the body.

4. Remove the D-pillar trim (A).
5. Pass the third seat belt (B) out through the hole (C), and then remove the D-pillar trim.
6. Disconnect the connector (D). (for some models)

6. D-Pillar Trim - Check

1. If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the D-pillar trim (A) and all clips on the trim with new parts.
2. If the side curtain airbag has not deployed, check the D- pillar trim and note the following items:

• To prevent the side curtain airbags from deploying improperly and possibly causing injury, inspect the D- 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 D-pillar trim
  • Any cracks or stress-whitening in the clip seating surfaces (B)
• After checking and adjusting the overlap between the headliner and the D-pillar trim, replace the upper clip (C) with a new ones.
• If the clips (D) are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.

7. All Removed Parts - Install

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

8. Headliner/Pillar Trim Overlap - Check

Quarter Glass Upper Trim

1. Rear Side Trim Panel - Remove

2. C-Pillar Trim - Remove

3. D-Pillar Trim - Remove

4. Quarter Glass Upper Trim - Remove

1. Hit the clip (A) in the quarter glass upper trim (B) with a rubber mallet. Hitting the clip breaks the projections (C) on the pin (D), and pushes it into the grommet (E) on the body (F).

   NOTE: The clip must be replaced with a new one when the quarter glass upper trim is reinstalled.

2. Pull back the top of the quarter glass upper trim (A) by hand to remove the clip (B) from the body.

3. Remove the quarter glass upper trim (A).

5. Quarter Glass Upper Trim - Check

1. If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the quarter glass upper trim (A) and all clips on the trim with new parts.
2. If the side curtain airbag has not deployed, check the quarter glass upper trim and note the following items:

• To prevent the side curtain airbags from deploying improperly and possibly causing injury, inspect the quarter glass upper 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 quarter glass upper trim
  • Any cracks or stress-whitening in the clip seating surfaces (B)
• After checking and adjusting the overlap between the headliner and the quarter glass upper trim, replace the clip (C) with a new ones.
• If the clip (D) are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.

6. All Removed Parts - Install

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

7. Headliner/Pillar Trim Overlap - Check