Rear Shelf: Service and Repair

Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Rear Shelf Area

Special Tools Required

- KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014*
*Available through the Acura Tool and Equipment Program.

Rear Shelf

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

NOTE:

- Put on gloves to protect your hands.

- Take care not to bend or scratch the rear shelf or the trim.

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

1. Remove these items:
- Rear seat cushion Rear Seat Removal/Installation

- Rear seat-back Rear Seat Removal/Installation

- C-pillar trim, both sides Interior Trim Removal/Installation - C-Pillar Trim

2. Remove the rear shelf (A).
-1 Pull up the entire rear shelf to detach the clips.
Pull both rear seat belts (B) and rear center seat belt (C) out through the slits (D) in the rear shelf.

3. Install the shelf in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Remove any clips left in the body with a clip remover, and reinstall them on the rear shelf.

- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.

- When installing the rear shelf, slip the rear seat belts and the rear center seat belt through the slits in the rear shelf properly.

- Push the clips and the hooks into place securely.