2005 ACCORD - Headliner Removal/Installation

Special Tools Required

 KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014*

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

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and the precautions and procedures before doing repairs or service.

NOTE:

  • Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when prying components.
  • 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 and other interior trim.
  1. Remove these items:
  2. A-pillar trim, both sides, 2-door without side curtain airbag,2-door with side curtain airbag,4-door without side curtain airbag,4-door with side curtain airbag
  3. Ceiling light
  4. Front seat belt upper anchor, both sides, 2-door,4-door
  5. B-pillar lower trim, 4-door without side curtain airbags,4-door with side curtain airbags
  6. B-pillar upper trim, both sides, 2-door without side curtain airbags,2-door with side curtain airbags,4-door without side curtain airbags,4-door with side curtain airbags
  7. C-pillar trim, both sides, 2-door without side curtain airbags,2-door with side curtain airbags,4-door without side curtain airbags,4-door with side curtain airbags
  1. From both sides, using a trim tool, release the tabs (A), then turn the sunvisor cap (B), and remove it from the bracket (C).

  1. From both sides, remove the sunvisor (A) and holder (B).

-1 / Remove the self-tapping ET screws.
-2 / Remove the sunvisor from the body and holder.
-3 / If equipped, disconnect the vanity mirror light connector (C).
-4 / Using a flat-tip screwdriver, push the hook (D), turn the holder 90 º, and then pull it out.

  1. Remove the roof console (A).

-1 / Remove the lens (B).
-2 / Remove the bolts (C, D).
-3 / Pull out the roof console, and front individual map light (E). Disconnect the front individual map light connector (F), and if equipped, ambient light connector (G).
  1. 4-door: Lower the grab handle, then pry out the lids (A). Remove the self-tapping ET screws, then remove the grab handle (B). Remove the remaining grab handles.

  1. With moonroof: Remove the headliner.

-1 / 4-door: Remove the socket plug (A).
-2 / Remove the front door opening trim (B) and rear door opening trim (C) from each roof portion.
-3 / Detach the clip (D) (4-door), and release the velcro fasteners (E) by pulling the front portion of the headliner (F) down.
-4 / With the help of an assistant, detach the rear clips (G) by pulling the rear portion of the headliner down, and release the headliner from the moonroof frame (H) by sliding the headliner rearward, and lowering it.
-5 / Remove the headliner through the front passenger's door opening.

2-door

4-door

  1. Without moonroof: Remove the headliner.

-1 / Remove the front door opening trim (A) and rear door opening trim (B) from each roof portion.
-2 / With the help of an assistant, detach the rear clips (C) by pulling the rear portion of the headliner (D) down.
-3 / Remove the cushion tape (E), then remove the roof harness (F) from the headliner.
-4 / Remove the headliner through the front passenger's door opening.

2-door

4-door

  1. 4-door without side curtain airbag: If necessary, remove the bolts, then remove the front grab handle bracket (A) and rear grab handle brackets (B) from both sides by releasing the hooks (C).
  1. Without side curtain airbag: If necessary, detach the hooks (A) and the clip (B), then remove the front roof side pad (C) and rear roof side pad (D).

2-door

4-door

  1. 4-door with moonroof: If necessary, pull down the roof console bracket (A) to release the clip.
  1. Install the headliner in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
  2. If the side curtain airbag has been deployed, replace the headliner and front grab handle (4-door) on deployed side with new ones.
  3. To prevent the side curtain airbag from accidentally deploying, being damaged when deploying, and injuring persons when deploying, removed trim pieces should be checked for these kinds of damage:

- Any creases or tears in the headliner (A)

- Any fasteners (B) or clip bases (C) which have come off the headliner

- Any damage around the grab handle holes (D) (4-door) or sunvisor holes (E) in the headliner

- Any deformations in the grab handle (F) (4-door)

- Any cracks in the sunvisor stay base (G)

- Any bends or cracks in the sunvisor stay shaft (H)

- Any cracks in the sunvisor base (I)

- Any cracks in the vanity mirror base (J)

- Any deformations in the grab handle bracket (4-door)

  • Replace any damaged parts with new ones.
  • Make sure the top of the headliner overlaps with the trim pieces correctly.
  • When passing the headliner through the door opening, be careful not to fold or bend it. Also, be careful not to scratch the body.
  • 4-door: If the threads on a visor or grab handle screw are worn out, use an oversized self-tapping ET screw made specifically for this application:

Visor: P/N 90137-S30-003

Grab handle: P/N 90137-S0A-003

  • Check that both sides of the headliner are securely attached to the trim.

Headliner (2-door)

Headliner (4-door)

Grab handle (4-door)

Sunvisor