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.
Using the Key*
Insert the key in the cylinder to lock and
unlock the tailgate. ...
Valve Body and ATF Strainer Removal (A/T)
Remove the ATF feed pipe (A) from the regulator valve body (B).
Remove the ATF feed pipes (C) (D) from the servo body (E).
Remove the ATF strainer (F) (two bolts).
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Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system protects your vehicle from theft. If an improperly-coded
key (or other device) is used, the engine’s fuel system is disabled.
When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (I ...