Honda HR-V: Grab Handle Removal and Installation
*: Available through the Acura Tool and Equipment Program; call 888-424-6857
Special Tools Required
Push Pin/Grab Rail Cap Pliers 07AAC-
001A100
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*: Available through the Acura Tool and Equipment Program; call 888-424-6857
Removal
1. Grab Handle - Remove
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- Lower the grab handle (A)
- Insert the tips of the push pin/grab rail cap pliers (B) into
the notch.
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- Gently squeeze the handles of the push pin/grab rail cap pliers (A),
and pull the cap (B) straight out.
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- Lower the grab handle (A)
- Squeeze the clips (B) with pliers, then remove the grab
handle.
Installation
1. Grab Handle - Check
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- If the side curtain airbag has not deployed, inspect the grab handle (A)
for damage. A
damaged grab handle may cause the side curtain airbag to deploy improperly,
possibly
causing injury. Replace the grab handle if it has any of the following of
damage:
- Any cracks or breakage in the grab handle
- Any cracks or stress-whitening in the caps (B)
2. Grab Handle - Install
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- Position the grab handle (A) on the grab handle bracket (B)
- Push on the grab handle until the clips (C) snap into place
securely
- Install the caps (D) fully into the clips.
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Removal & Installation
NOTE : SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component
locations - Refer to: SRS
Component Location Index (KA/KC), or SRS Component Location Index (KA/KC)
Removal & Installation
Tonneau Cover
1. Tonneau Cover - Remove (For Some Models)
2. All Removed Parts - Install
Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
Rear Trim Panel
3. Cargo Floo
Removal & Installation
Front Door Opening Seal
1. Front Door Opening Seal - Remove
Remove the front door opening seal (A).
2. All Removed Parts - Install
Install the parts reverse order of
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Special Tools Required
SRS Inflator Simulator 07SAZ-TB4011A
SRS Simulator Lead J 070AZ-SNAA100
NOTE:
Before doing this troubleshooting procedure, find out if the vehicle was
in a collision. If so, verify that all the required components were replaced
with new components of the correct part
Removal
1. Vehicle - Lift
2. Front Wheel - Remove
3. Spindle Nut - Remove
Pry up the stake (A) on the spindle nut (B)
Remove the spindle nut.
4. Engine Undercover - Remove
5. Transmission Fluid - Drain
Drain the transmission fluid, then reinstall the drain plug with a new
sealing washer: