Honda HR-V: Tailgate Spoiler Trim Removal and Installation

Removal & Installation

1. Tailgate Spoiler Trim - Remove

1. Remove the bolts.

2. Carefully lift the tailgate spoiler (A) to release the pins (B) from the grommets (C). NOTE : The grommets will stay in the tailgate
3. Disconnect the rear window washer tube (D)
4. Disconnect the connector (E)
5. Remove the tailgate spoiler trim
6. Remove the grommets from the tailgate, then install the grommets into the clips on the tailgate spoiler.
   NOTE : If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.

2. All Removed Parts - Install

1. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.

   NOTE :

   1. Install the grommets (A) to the clips (B) at the half-locked position.
   2. Set the tailgate spoiler (C) onto the tailgate (D) with the grommets at the half-lock position.
   3. Firmly press the tailgate spoiler to the tailgate until a click is heard.

TAILGATE SUPPORT STRUT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Removal & Installation

NOTE :

• Have an assistant help you when removing and installing the tailgate support strut.
• Use eye protection when prying the support strut clips.

1. Tailgate Support Strut - Remove

1. Pry the support strut clips (A) with a flat-tip screwdriver from each end of the tailgate support strut (B), then remove the support strut from the pivot brackets (C).

   NOTE : Do not remove the clips from the support strut.

2. Pivot Bracket - Remove

Fig. 4: Tailgate Pivot Bracket Torque Specifications

1. If necessary, remove the pivot brackets (A).

3. All Removed Parts - Install

1. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.

TAILGATE WEATHERSTRIP REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Removal & Installation

1. Tailgate Weatherstrip - Remove

2. All Removed Parts - Install

1. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.

   NOTE :

   • Make sure there are no wrinkles in the weatherstrip.
   • Align and install the center marking (A) on the tailgate weather strip (B) and the combining area (C) at the lower bottom to the center of the opening area of the tailgate, making sure not to leave space or twist between them.
   • Check for water leaks.

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