Honda Accord 2008 Manual page 1675

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Interior Trim
Trim Removal/Installation - Pillar Areas (cont'd)
5. Left B-pillar upper trim: Release the hooks (A), then
remove the cap (B) from the B-pillar upper trim (C).
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6. Pass the front seat belt (A) lower anchor out
through a hole in the B-pillar upper trim (B), then
remove the trim.
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A
B
A
7. Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and
note these items:
• If the clips (A) are damaged or stress-whitened,
replace them with new ones.
• If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace
C
the B-pillar upper trim and all clips on the trim
with new ones (see page 24-203).
• To prevent the side curtain airbags from
deploying improperly and possibly causing
A
injury, inspect the trim and replace it if it has any
of these types of damage:
– Any cracks or deformations in the B-pillar
upper trim (B) and the upper hook (C), and any
stress-whitened areas in the upper part of the
trim
– Any cracks or stress-whitened areas in the clips
B
seating surfaces (D)
• Replace any damaged parts with new ones.
• Make sure the top of the trim overlaps with the
headliner correctly (see page 24-205).
• Make sure the pin on the B-pillar upper trim is
engaged to the hole in the body when installing
the trim.
• Make sure the upper hook is installed into the
hole in the body securely.
• Push the clip and the lower hooks into place
securely.
• Before installing the lower anchor, make sure
there are no twists or kinks in the seat belt.
Trim Inspection
C
A
D
B
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