Honda Civic. Manual - part 797

Fig. 2: Identifying High Mount Brake Light Connector

3. From the trunk compartment, release the four white clips (A) by tapping on

them.

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Interior Trim - Civic GX

Fig. 3: Identifying Trunk Compartment Clips

4. Lift the rear shelf (A) upward to detach the remaining seven clips, and release

the hook (B) and pin (C) from the holes on the body.

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Interior Trim - Civic GX

Fig. 4: Identifying Interior Trim Hook And Pin From Holes On Body

5. Release each anchor rod (D) out through the hole in the rear shelf, and pull

both rear seat belts (E) and rear center seat belt (F) out through the slits (G) in
the rear shelf.

6. Install the shelf in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

Check if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary,
replace them with new ones.

When installing the rear shelf, slip the rear seat belt through the slit and
the rear center seat belt into the lid opening in the rear shelf.

Push the clips into place securely.

Make sure the high mount brake light connector is plugged in properly.

TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - TRUNK AREA

Special Tools Required

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Interior Trim - Civic GX

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *

* Available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment Program; call 888-
424-6857

1. Pull the trunk floor (A) up, then remove the trunk tool box (B).

Fig. 5: Pulling Trunk Floor

2. While pushing both hooks (A) down with your hands, pull the trunk floor (B)

back to release these hooks from the holes (C) in the trunk front trim panel (D),
then remove the trunk floor.

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.

Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to
avoid damage when removing components.

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Interior Trim - Civic GX