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Old Oct 13, 2024 | 10:04 AM
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Removing the A-pillar?

I’m planning to install a dash cam soon. I’ve seen on this site someone tucking in the wires in between the trim pieces. My worry is that it’s in the way of the airbag. I’m planning to remove the A pillar so that I can route the cable around the airbag. Is there a tutorial on removing the A pillar? I don’t see one on this forum or a YouTube. I’ve only seen one for the 3rd gen. The civics a pillar was so easy to remove but the fit a pillar almost looks like one solid piece
 
Old Oct 13, 2024 | 03:50 PM
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There is a shop manual somewhere on this forum. It has instructions for everything...
 
Old Oct 14, 2024 | 10:16 AM
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Thanks for the reply. I was able to locate that printout. Why in the world did Honda design the A pillar to have one time use clips? I guess my only choice now is to tuck the wire in between the joints
 
Old Oct 14, 2024 | 10:31 AM
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They're one-time use clips because they're designed to easily break in a controlled fashion if the A-pillar airbag deploys.
 
Old Oct 16, 2024 | 02:44 AM
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They're one-time use clips because they're designed to easily break in a controlled fashion if the A-pillar airbag deploys.
honestly sounds really lazy. My civic has side airbags and the clips don’t break when you remove the A pillar
 
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