Grab Handle Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Insight and 2010 Honda Insight. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special Tools Required

KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014*

*Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program, 888-424-6857

NOTE:

Take care not to scratch the grab handle or its related parts.
Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.
When prying with the flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.

Lower the grab handle (A), then insert a small flat-tip screwdriver wrapped in protective tape into the notch.

Fig 1: Identifying Grab Handle
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Use a KTC trim tool (A) to pull on the small flat-tip screwdriver, and remove the cap (B).

Fig 2: Removing Cap Using KTC Trim Tool
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While pinching the clips (A), release the hooks (B), then remove the grab handle (C).

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

Fig 4: Removing Clips Using Pinching Hooks
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If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the grab handle with a new one.
If the side curtain airbag has not deployed, to prevent the side curtain airbags from deploying improperly and possibly causing injury, inspect the removed pieces and replace them if they have any of these types of damage:
- Any cracks or damages in the grab handle (A).
- Any cracks or stress-whitening in the caps (B).
Fig 5: Identifying Grab Handle And Caps
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Install the clips (A) to the grab handle (B), then install the caps (C) fully into the clips.

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

Fig 7: Positioning Grab Handle On Bracket
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