Honda HR-V: Tailgate Dynamic Damper Removal and Installation
Removal & Installation
1. Tailgate Lower Trim Panel - Remove - Refer to: Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Door Areas, or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Tailgate Areas, or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Rear Side Area, or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Cargo Areas, or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Pillar Areas (With Side Curtain Airbag), or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Pillar Areas (Without Side Curtain Airbag)
2. Tailgate Dynamic Damper - Remove
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3. All Removed Parts - Install
- Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
TAILGATE HANDLE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Removal & Installation
1. Rear Window Wiper Arm - Remove
2. Tailgate Lower Trim Panel - Remove - Refer to: Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Door Areas, or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Tailgate Areas, or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Rear Side Area, or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Cargo Areas, or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Pillar Areas (With Side Curtain Airbag), or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Pillar Areas (Without Side Curtain Airbag)
3. Rear License Trim - Remove
4. Rear Window Wiper Motor - Remove
5. Tailgate Handle - Remove
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- Disconnect the connector (A). (for some models)
- Remove the nuts.
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- Remove the tailgate handle (A).
6. All Removed Parts - Install
- Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
TAILGATE LATCH REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Removal & Installation
NOTE : If the tailgate latch cannot be unlocked by using the tailgate outer handle switch or the keyless entry transmitter or by unlocking the driver's door lock, remove the maintenance cap (A) from the tailgate lower trim panel and open the maintenance lid (B), then push the emergency lever (C) as shown.
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1. Tailgate Lower Trim Panel - Remove - Refer to: Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Door Areas, or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Tailgate Areas, or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Rear Side Area, or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Cargo Areas, or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Pillar Areas (With Side Curtain Airbag), or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Pillar Areas (Without Side Curtain Airbag)
2. Tailgate Latch - Remove
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- Disconnect the connectors (A).
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- Remove the tailgate latch (A).
3. All Removed Parts - Install
- Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
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Tailgate Outer Handle Switch Removal, Installation, and Test
Removal & Installation
1. Rear Wiper Motor - Remove
2. Rear License Trim - Remove
3. Tailgate Outer Handle Switch - Remove
Disconnect the connector (A)
Remove the tailgate outer handle switch
Tailgate Spoiler Trim Removal and Installation
Removal & Installation
1. Tailgate Spoiler Trim - Remove
Remove the bolts.
Carefully lift the tailgate spoiler (A) to release the pins (B) from the
grommets
(C).
NOTE : The grommets wi
Washer Fluid Level Switch Removal, Installation, and Test
Removal & Installation
1. Right Front Inner Fender - Remove
Remove the right front inner fender as needed - Refer to: Front Inner
Fender Removal and
Installation, or Rear Inner Fender Removal
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Emblem/Sticker Removal and Installation
Removal
Front Emblem
1. Front Grille - Remove
2. Front Emblem - Remove
Rear Center Emblem
3. Rear License Trim - Remove
4. Rear Center Emblem - Remove
Rear Emblem
5. Rear Emblem - Remove
Installation
Front Emblem
1. Front Emblem - Install
2. Front Grille - Install
Rear Center Emblem
3. Rear Center
Synchro Sleeve and Hub Disassembly, Reassembly, and Inspection (M/T)
Inspection
1. Synchro Sleeve and Hub - Inspect
Inspect the gear teeth on all synchro hubs and synchro sleeves for wear
(rounded off
corners)
Install each synchro hub (A) in its mating synchro sleeve (B), and check
for free
movement. Make sure to match the three sets of longer teeth (C) (12
