Honda Accord 2008 Manual page 1673

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Interior Trim
Trim Removal/Installation - Pillar Areas (cont'd)
7. If the new A-pillar trim (A) will be installed, before
installing the trim, temporarily remove a new upper
clip (B).
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8. Check the overlap between the headliner and the
A-pillar trim, and if necessary, adjust it (see page
24-205).
9. Carefully install a new upper clip (A) to the A-pillar
trim (B). Be sure that the grommet (C) is nearest to
the top of the pin (D) as shown.
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B
10. If the old A-pillar trim (A) will be reinstalled, install
the new grommet (B) to the pin (C). Do not push the
grommet too hard. Be sure that the grommet is
nearest to the top of the pin as shown.
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C
20-104
C
D
A
B
A
11. Reinstall the A-pillar trim (A).
–1 Insert the bottom of the trim into the
dashboard (B).
–2 Place the trim over the A-pillar (C), and fit its
upper clip (D), the lower clips, and the pin (E)
into the holes (F) in the A-pillar, then lightly
push the trim into place.
NOTE:
• Make sure the side curtain airbag isn't tucked
down under the clips and the ribs.
B
• Apply pressure to the areas of the trim on the
upper clip until these clip fittings are felt. If
you push too hard, the clip will be damaged,
A
and it will not hold the trim properly.
• Make sure the upper clip portions of the trim
don't come off the body by tugging on the
trim.
Fastener Locations Fastener Locations
: Clip, 2 : Clip, 2
(Green) (Green)
D D
B B
12. Reinstall the door opening seal.
C C
F F
A A
D D
C C
E E
A A
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