Honda HR-V: When You Cannot Open the Tailgate
■What to Do When Unable to Open the Tailgate
If you cannot open the tailgate, use the following procedure.
1. Wrap a cloth around the flat-tip
screwdriver. Put it into the cover as shown
in the image, and open it.
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2. Wrap a cloth around the flat-tip
screwdriver. Put it into the lid as shown in
the image, and open the lid.
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3. To open the tailgate, push the tailgate
while sliding the lever to the right.
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After taking these steps, contact a dealer to have
your vehicle checked.
When you open the tailgate from inside, make sure
there is enough space around the tailgate, and it
does not hit anyone or any object.
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*2: AWD
■Engine Specifications
■Fuel
■Washer Fluid
■Light Bulbs
■Brake Fluid
■Continuously Variable Transmission
Fluid*
*1: 2WD
*2: AWD
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In the U.S.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or
could cause injury or death, you
should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (N
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Special Tools Required
Mainshaft Holder 07GAJ-PG20110
Adjustment
NOTE: If the transmission housing, the torque converter housing, the input
shaft assembly, the stator shaft, or the thrust needle bearing were replaced,
the input shaft thrust clearance must be
adjusted.
1. Input Shaft Thrust Cleara
Removal & Installation
1. Driver's Kick 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 Area