Honda HR-V: Tailgate Spoiler Trim Removal and Installation
Removal & Installation
1. Tailgate Spoiler Trim - Remove
![Exterior Trim - Service Information](images/books/1097/index 90(29).png)
- Remove the bolts.
![Exterior Trim - Service Information](images/books/1097/index 91(29).png)
- Carefully lift the tailgate spoiler (A) to release the pins (B) from the
grommets
(C).
NOTE : The grommets will stay in the tailgate
- Disconnect the rear window washer tube (D)
- Disconnect the connector (E)
- Remove the tailgate spoiler trim
- 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
![Exterior Trim - Service Information](images/books/1097/index 92(27).png)
- Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE :
- Install the grommets (A) to the clips (B) at the half-locked position.
- Set the tailgate spoiler (C) onto the tailgate (D) with the grommets at
the half-lock position.
- 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
![Exterior Trim - Service Information](images/books/1097/index 93(29).png)
- 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
![Exterior Trim - Service Information](images/books/1097/index 94(29).png)
Fig. 4: Tailgate Pivot Bracket Torque Specifications
- If necessary, remove the pivot brackets (A).
3. All Removed Parts - Install
- Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
TAILGATE WEATHERSTRIP REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Removal & Installation
1. Tailgate Weatherstrip - Remove
![Exterior Trim - Service Information](images/books/1097/index 95(29).png)
2. All Removed Parts - Install
![Exterior Trim - Service Information](images/books/1097/index 96(28).png)
- 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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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
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
NOTE :
Before removal and installation, turn the wiper/washer switch ON to (LO)
or (HI) position, then OFF to
return the motor shaft to the auto-stop position.
Do not
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Special Tools Required
Driver Handle, 15
x 135L
07749-0010000
Bearing Driver
Attachment, 24 x
26 mm
07746-0010700
Removal
1. Engine/Transmission - Remove
2. Transmission - Remove
Remove the transmission:
M/T
CVT
3. Pressure Plate, Clutch Disc, and Flywheel - Remove (M/T)
4. Drive Plate
Test
1. Front Door Panel - Remove
2. Power Mirror Actuator - Test
Without side turn signal light
With side turn signal light
Disconnect the connector
(A).
Actuator Test
Check the actuator operation by connecting 12 volt battery power and
ground according to the table.3. If the mirror fail