Special Tools Required
*Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program; call 888-424-6857
NOTE:
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.
Release the hooks (A), then pull up the cargo floor (B) and remove it.
Without spare tire
With spare tire
Release the bungee (C).
Remove the tailgate weatherstrip, as needed.
With temporary repair kit (TRK): Remove the cargo floor box (A)
Remove the rear trim panel (A).
Disengage the tabs (B) and hooks (C) on both sides from both cargo area side trim panel (D).
Detach the clips by pulling the panel up.
Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
Push the clips, the hooks, and the tabs into place securely.
Center Vent
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the dashboard or its related parts.
Remove these items:
Audio unit, without navigation system
('9-11 models)
Audio unit, with ...
A/T Housing Idler Gear Shaft Removal and Installation (A/T)
Remove the snap ring (A), the cotter retainer (B), and the cotters (C)
from the idler gear shaft (D), then remove the idler gear shaft. Do not
distort the snap ring.
Check ...
Ball Joint Boot Inspection/Replacement
Special Tools Required
Bearing Driver Attachment, 40 mm 07GAF-SE00200
Check the ball joint boot for weakness, damage, cracks, and grease leaks.
NOTE:
If the ball joint boot is ...