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.
M/T Differential Carrier/Final Driven Gear Replacement (M/T)
Loosen the bolts in a crisscross pattern in several steps, then remove
the final driven gear (A) from the differential carrier (B).
Install the final driven gear with the cham ...
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Transmission Side - Release Bearing Inspection
Check the play of the release bearing by spinning it by hand. If there is
excessive play or noise, replace the release bearing.
NOTE: The release bearing is packed with grease. Do not ...