The Honda Fit debuted in June 2001 in Japan and immediately became a big hit. By December 2001, it had outsold the Toyota Corolla, and ranked first in sales for nine out of twelve months in 2002. It subsequently was introduced in Europe (early 2002), Australia (late 2002), South America (early 2003), South Africa and South-East Asia (2003), China (Sep 2004), and Mexico (late 2005).
Tailgate Handle Replacement
NOTE:
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Take care not to scratch the tailgate or the related parts.
Remove these items:
Tailgate lower trim panel
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Turn Signals
The turn signals can be used when the ignition
switch is in ON .
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Inspection
Install the nut on the damper shaft end, and set the socket wrench and
T-handle on the nut.
Compress the damper assembly by hand, and check for smooth operation
through a full ...