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Trim Replacement

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NOTE:
  • Put on gloves to protect your hands.
  • Take care not to damage the windshield.
  • Take care not to bend the windshield side trim.
  • Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.
  1. Remove the windshield side trim (A).
    1. While pulling up the retainer area of the trim with a trim tool, push each of the small hooks (B) with a small flat-tip screwdriver to release the trim from the retainers (C, D) on the A-pillar. Do not pry the trim anywhere except the retainer area.
    2. Gradually work your way down to release the trim from each of the retainers.
    3. Release the trim from the cowl cover (E).
      Fig 1: Identifying Windshield Side Trim And Cowl Cover
      G06968057Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
    • Make sure the trim is installed securely.
    • Replace any damaged retainer.
    • Replace any damaged moldings.
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