Grab Handle Removal/Installation

Special Tools Required 

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *

* Available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment Program; call 888-424-6857

1. Lower the grab handle (A), then pull out the stops (B).
   Fig 1: Identifying Lower Grab Handle

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2. While pinching the clips (A), release the hooks (B), then remove the grab handle (C).
   Fig 2: Identifying Clips, Hooks And Grab Handle

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3. Using a pair of pliers, remove all of the clips (A) by pinching its hooks.
   Fig 3: Removing Clips

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4. If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the grab handle with a new one (see COMPONENT REPLACEMENT/INSPECTION AFTER DEPLOYMENT ).
5. If the side curtain airbag has not deployed, to prevent the side curtain airbags from deploying improperly and possibly causing injury, inspect removed pieces and replace them if they have any of these types of damage:
   • Any cracks or breakages in the grab handle (A).
   • Any cracked or stress-whitened in the stops (B).
   Fig 4: Identifying Grab Handle And Stops

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6. Install the clips (A) to the grab handle (B), then install the stops (C) fully into the clips.
   Fig 5: Identifying Grab Handle, Stops And Clips

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7. Position the grab handle (A) on the bracket (B), and push on the grab handle until the clips (C) snap into place securely.
   Fig 6: Identifying Grab Handle, Bracket And Clips

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