Honda ACCORD HYBRID 2005 Service Manual page 1479

3. Install the t r i m in the reverse order of removal, and
note these items:
• Replace any d a m a g e d clips w i t h new ones.
• Do not reuse the C-pillar cap; always replace it.
• If the side curtain airbag has d e p l o y e d , replace
the C-pillar t r i m w i t h new one.
• To prevent the side curtain airbags f r o m
deploying i m p r o p e r l y and possibly causing
injury, inspect removed pieces and replace t h e m
if they have any of these types of damage:
- Any cracks, deformations, or stress-whitenings
in the C-pillar t r i m (A)
- Any cracks, or stress-whitenings in the
g r o m m e t and clip seating surfaces (B)
- Bent or broken g r o m m e t (C)
• Replace any d a m a g e d parts w i t h new ones.
• Make sure the t o p of the t r i m overlaps w i t h the
headliner correctly (see page 24-138).
• Push the clips into place securely.
Trim Removal/Installation - Rear
Shelf Area
Special Tools Required
KTC t r i m tool set SOJATP2014 *
• Available t h r o u g h the American Honda Tool and
Equipment Program; call 888-424-6857
NOTE:
• Put on gloves to protect your hands.
• Take care not to bend or scratch the t r i m and panels.
• Use the appropriate tool f r o m the KTC t r i m tool set to
avoid damage w h e n prying c o m p o n e n t s .
1. Remove these items:
• Rear seat-back and seat cushion (see page 20-95)
• C-pillar t r i m (see page 20-50)
2. Remove the high m o u n t brake light (A).
- 1 From the trunk c o m p a r t m e n t , disconnect the
high m o u n t brake light bulb socket (B).
- 2 Push the high m o u n t brake light t o w a r d s the
rear w i n d o w , and gently pry up at the back to
release the front hooks (C).
- 3 Release the rear hooks (D), then remove the
high m o u n t brake light.
A D
B
(cont'd)
20-51