Trim Removal/Installation - Tailgate Area: Notes

Special Tools Required

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *

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

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when prying components.
Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

Remove the tailgate upper trim panel (A).
1. Disengage the hooks (B) and tabs (C) from the left tailgate side trim (D) and right tailgate side trim (E).
2. Pull the tailgate upper trim panel by hand to detach the clips, then remove it.
Fig 1: Identifying Hooks, Tabs, Left Tailgate Side Trim And Right Tailgate Side Trim
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Remove the tailgate side trim (A).
1. Disengage the hook (B) and tab (C) from the tailgate lower trim panel (D).
2. Pull the tailgate side trim back by hand to detach the clips (E, F) and hooks, then remove it.
Fig 2: Identifying Hook, Tab And Tailgate Lower Trim Panel
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Remove the tailgate lower grip (A).
1. Using a trim tool to release the hooks (B) and tabs (C), pull and remove the tailgate lower grip caps (D) from the lower grip.
2. Remove the screws and remove the tailgate lower grip from the tailgate lower trim panel (E).
Fig 3: Identifying Tailgate Lower Grip
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Pull the tailgate lower trim panel (A) back by hand, and detach the clips (B, C), then remove it.

Fig 4: Identifying Lower Trim Panel And Clips
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Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Check if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace them with new ones.
- Push the clips and hooks into place securely.