How do you remove the pillar covers?

supermanwv · 04-24-2012, 09:18 PM

I just ordered some sun visor monitors and need to run wires from the headliner down to the fuse box. I've been searching but can't find anything on removing the pillar covers. Any help would be great. Pics would be helpful too.

Clark (SupermanWV)

speedlever · 04-25-2012, 04:13 AM

Hope this helps. Note the caution about the SRS airbags in those areas.

supermanwv · 04-25-2012, 05:19 AM

Thanks for the info.

Is it really needed to replace the pieces that you remove. Car audio places remove these pillars all the time. They don't replace anything with new clips or whatever.

I don't want to mess anything up.

Is there any other way to get wiring behind the pillar without removing it?

Clark (SupermanWV)

speedlever · 04-25-2012, 05:32 AM

Sorry, I don't know. Maybe someone with that experience will jump in to answer your questions.

larryr · 04-25-2012, 08:02 AM

you might get away with reusing the clip - it can be reset without causing any issues but there is a good chance you will break it getting it back to useable -the dealer always replaces these as they are cheaper than the mechanic's shop time to fix it. Most better audio shops have spare clips and screws to replace parts damaged during an install.

It the clip is damaged - it will work but you will probably get an annoying rattle in the pillar that is hard to locate.

On civics and other Honda's that do not have compass mirrors - you have to remove the pillar the same was as the Ridgeline - it takes quite a hit ot release the clip - do it like you were playing Whack-a-mole at Chucky Cheese.

parrett13 · 04-25-2012, 09:22 AM

What about pulling the door seal away from the pillar garnish and just taping wire to a cut wire hanger and fishing it through to the visor holes? Make sure you get it routed behind the airbag just to be on the safe side. After your wire is routed just tuck it behind the pillar garnish with a screw driver. Never tried it but it might work. Just an option maybe.

groupset · 04-25-2012, 09:40 AM

I've removed my driver's side A-pillar trim numerous times to run various wires up and down behind it - never broken a fastener or clip yet. Just be very careful when removing it. And BTW; although that airbag warning imprinted on the plastic square that you pry out of the A-pillar trim looks very ominous, there's no airbag behind that trim - the airbag is up above the window housing.

laserguy · 04-25-2012, 02:16 PM

A set of these may make it easier, if the break, some glue may be used also.

http://www.harborfreight.com/5-piece...set-67021.html

or one like this

http://www.harborfreight.com/hand-ri...ets-97757.html

04-24-2012, 09:18 PM	#1
supermanwv ROC Rank: Freshman 2011 RTS Polished Metal Metallic Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 13	How do you remove the pillar covers? I just ordered some sun visor monitors and need to run wires from the headliner down to the fuse box. I've been searching but can't find anything on removing the pillar covers. Any help would be great. Pics would be helpful too. Clark (SupermanWV)

04-25-2012, 04:13 AM	#2
speedlever Moderator 2008 RTS Billet Silver Metallic Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: High Point, NC Posts: 13,945	Re: How do you remove the pillar covers? Hope this helps. Note the caution about the SRS airbags in those areas. __________________ 2008 Ridgeline RTS in BSM 2006 Pilot EXL-RES in BSM

04-25-2012, 05:19 AM	#3
supermanwv ROC Rank: Freshman 2011 RTS Polished Metal Metallic Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 13	Re: How do you remove the pillar covers? Thanks for the info. Is it really needed to replace the pieces that you remove. Car audio places remove these pillars all the time. They don't replace anything with new clips or whatever. I don't want to mess anything up. Is there any other way to get wiring behind the pillar without removing it? Clark (SupermanWV)

04-25-2012, 05:32 AM	#4
speedlever Moderator 2008 RTS Billet Silver Metallic Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: High Point, NC Posts: 13,945	Re: How do you remove the pillar covers? Sorry, I don't know. Maybe someone with that experience will jump in to answer your questions. __________________ 2008 Ridgeline RTS in BSM 2006 Pilot EXL-RES in BSM

04-25-2012, 08:02 AM	#5
larryr ROC Rank: 3k Comma Club 2009 RTL White / Beige Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bentonville, AR Posts: 3,048	Re: How do you remove the pillar covers? you might get away with reusing the clip - it can be reset without causing any issues but there is a good chance you will break it getting it back to useable -the dealer always replaces these as they are cheaper than the mechanic's shop time to fix it. Most better audio shops have spare clips and screws to replace parts damaged during an install. It the clip is damaged - it will work but you will probably get an annoying rattle in the pillar that is hard to locate. On civics and other Honda's that do not have compass mirrors - you have to remove the pillar the same was as the Ridgeline - it takes quite a hit ot release the clip - do it like you were playing Whack-a-mole at Chucky Cheese. __________________ 2009 White RTL with Gray interior My second Ridgeline. My first was a 2006 RTL Steel Blue with Gray interior. Mud Flaps, AVS bug guard, AVS ventvisors, Sportwing Door Protectors, Donnelly Autodim Compass Mirror, Isimple Ipod attachment. And a full sized 18" spare tire.

04-25-2012, 09:22 AM	#6
parrett13 ROC Rank: Freshman 2008 RTL Nimbus Gray Metallic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 43	Re: How do you remove the pillar covers? What about pulling the door seal away from the pillar garnish and just taping wire to a cut wire hanger and fishing it through to the visor holes? Make sure you get it routed behind the airbag just to be on the safe side. After your wire is routed just tuck it behind the pillar garnish with a screw driver. Never tried it but it might work. Just an option maybe.

04-25-2012, 09:40 AM	#7
groupset ROC Rank: Junior 2006 RT Billet Silver / Gray Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 373	Re: How do you remove the pillar covers? I've removed my driver's side A-pillar trim numerous times to run various wires up and down behind it - never broken a fastener or clip yet. Just be very careful when removing it. And BTW; although that airbag warning imprinted on the plastic square that you pry out of the A-pillar trim looks very ominous, there's no airbag behind that trim - the airbag is up above the window housing.

04-25-2012, 02:16 PM	#8
laserguy ROC Rank: 4k Comma Club 2006 RTL Other Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: N.Cali Posts: 4,802	Re: How do you remove the pillar covers? A set of these may make it easier, if the break, some glue may be used also. http://www.harborfreight.com/5-piece...set-67021.html or one like this http://www.harborfreight.com/hand-ri...ets-97757.html

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