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2002 Honda Civic Si

Headliner Removal/Installation

2002 Honda Civic SiSECTION Headliner Removal/Installation
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NOTE:
  • When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.
  • Take care not to bend or scratch the headliner.
  • Be careful not to damage the dashboard or other interior trim.
  1. Remove these items (see Trim Removal/Installation - Door Area  ):
    • Front door opening trim, both sides as necessary
    • Front pillar trim, both sides
    • Sliding door opening trim, both sides as necessary
    • Front seat belt upper anchor bolt, both sides
  2. Remove these items (see Trim Removal/Installation - Rear Side Upper Area  ):
    • Quarter pillar trim, both sides
    • Quarter glass opening trim, both sides as necessary
    • Rear pillar trim, both sides
  3. Third row seat belt retractor cover, for some models (see step 1 on THIRD ROW CENTER SHOULDER SEAT BELT ).
  4. Remove the sunvisor (A) and holder (B) from both sides.
    • 1  Remove the ET screws.
    • 2  Remove the sunvisor from the body and holder.
    • 3  Disconnect the vanity mirror light connector (C).
    • 4  Using a flat-tip screwdriver, push the hook (D), and turn the holder 90°, then pull it out.
    Fig 1: Removing Sunvisor
    G01512632Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. If equipped, remove the roof console.
    • 1  Remove the lens (A).
    • 2  Remove the screws.
    • 3  Pull out the roof console (B), and disconnect the front individual map light connector (C).
    Fig 2: Removing Lens
    G01512633Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Remove the caps (A), and remove the ET screws and washers (B), then remove the grab handles (C) (driver's and front passenger's).
    Fig 3: Removing Caps
    G01512634Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. For '02-04 models: Remove the caps (A), and remove the screws, then remove the grab handles (B) (second row passenger's).
    Fig 4: Removing Caps (2002-04 Models)
    G01512635Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Remove these items:
  9. For some '02-04 models: Remove the rear controller and screen cover (see REAR CONTROLLER AND SCREEN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  10. Remove the rear A/C passenger control panel (A) from the headliner and disconnect the connector (B), then remove the ET screw (C).
    Fig 5: Removing Rear A/C Passenger Control Panel
    G01512636Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  11. If equipped, remove the rear ceiling vents:
    • 1 Remove the lens (A).
    • 2 Remove the screws (B, C).
    • 3 Pull out the rear ceiling vents (D), and disconnect the individual map light connector (E).
    Fig 6: Removing Lens
    G01512637Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  12. Remove the screws, then remove the coat hangers (A).
    Fig 7: Removing Coat Hangers
    G01512638Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  13. Detach the clips (A). If applicable, detach the clip (B) and pull up the joint (C). Remove the rear pillar duct (D) from the headliner (E).
    Fig 8: Detaching Clips
    G01512639Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  14. Remove the headliner:
    • 1  Remove the upper portion of the center pillar trim (A) from each side (see Trim Removal/Installation - Door Area  ).
    • 2  Remove the rear roof trim (B).
    • 3  Remove the headliner (C) through the tailgate opening.
    Fig 9: Removing Upper Portion Of Center Pillar Trim
    G01512640Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  15. Install the headliner in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
    • When reinstalling the headliner through the tailgate opening, be careful not to fold or bend it. Also, be careful not to scratch the body.
    • If the threads on a visor, grab handle, or headliner (rear A/C passenger control panel opening) mounting ET screws are worn out, use an oversized ET screw made specifically for this application.
      1. Visor or grab handle mounting ET screw: P/N 90137-S30-0030
      2. Headliner mounting ET screw: P/N 90133-SZ4-0030
    • Check that both sides of the headliner are securely attached to the trim.
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