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3. Pull up the front portion of the roof molding (A).

Fig. 15: Pulling Front Portion Of Roof Molding
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4. Pull up and release the rear bracket (A) from the pin (B), then remove the roof molding (C).

Fig. 16: Releasing Rear Bracket, Pin And Roof Molding
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5. Install the molding in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

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Take care not to damage the windshield molding.

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Make sure the roof molding is installed securely.

Fig. 17: Installing Roof Molding
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ROOF DRIP MOLDING REPLACEMENT

Special Tools Required

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *

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

1. Detach the hooks (A), then remove the rear pillar trim cover (B).

Fig. 18: Identifying Rear Pillar Trim Cover, Roof Drip Molding And Hooks
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2. Remove the roof drip molding (C).

1. Remove the screw (D).

2. Detach the clips (E, F, G, H, I, J) in alphabetical order.

3. Remove the remaining clips from the body, and attach them to the molding.

4. Align the molding with the body, and starting with the middle clips (J), snap the clips into place in

reverse alphabetical order.

5. Reinstall the rear pillar trim cover.

NOTE:



Put on gloves to protect your hands.

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

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Take care not to scratch the trim and panels.

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After removing the roof drip molding, be sure to replace it with a new
one.

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DOOR MOLDING REPLACEMENT

Special Tools Required

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *

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

1. Remove these items:



Front door panel (see FRONT DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ) and plastic
cover (see step 3 under FRONT DOOR OUTER HANDLE REPLACEMENT )

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Rear door panel (see FRONT DOOR WEATHERSTRIP REPLACEMENT ) and plastic
cover (see step 2 under REAR DOOR GLASS, QUARTER GLASS, AND REGULATOR
REPLACEMENT )

2. Release the clips, and gently pry the front door molding (A) or rear door molding (B) away from the

door while separating the adhesive tape (C, D, E).

Adhesive tape (C, D, E): Thickness 1.2 mm (0.047 in.)

Fig. 19: Identifying Door Molding

NOTE:



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



Be careful not to pry too far or you may bend the molding.



Put on gloves to protect your hands.

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3. Install the moldings in the reverse order of removal.

SIDE SILL PANEL REPLACEMENT

Special Tools Required

Push pin puller 07AAC-SJAA100

1. Remove the side sill panel (A).

1. On the front of the rear wheel arch, remove the screws (B).

2. Remove the expansion clips (C).

3. Slide the side sill panel rearward and remove it. The side clips (D) will stay in the body.

4. Remove the side clips (D) by turning the clip 45 "from the body.

5. On the back of the front wheel arch, remove three screws (E), and on a Canadian model,

remove the front splash guard (F).

6. Turn the side sill inner trim (G) 45° to release the side clip (D), then remove the trim.

Fig. 20: Identifying Side Sill Panel And Clip
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2. Check if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace them with new ones.

NOTE:

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

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