Front Grille Replacement

Front Grille Replacement

Special Tools Required
KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *
* Available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment Program

Grille Replacement - 2-door

NOTE: Take care not to scratch the front bumper.

1. Remove the front bumper.
2. Remove the front grille (A).
1. Remove the clips.
2. Detach both hooks (B) of the grille from the front bumper (C), and release the ribs (D) of the grille from the groove (E) of the bumper by pulling the grille out.






3. Install the grille in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, and replace them with new one.
- Push the clips and the hooks into place securely.

Grille Replacement - 4-door

NOTE: Take care not to scratch the front bumper and the body.

1. Remove the front grille cover.
2. Remove the front grille (A).
1. Remove the clips.
2. Detach both hooks (B) of the grille from the front bumper (C), and release the ribs (D) of the grille from the groove (E) of the bumper by pulling the grille out.






3. Install the grille in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, and replace them with new one.
- Push the clips and the hooks into place securely.

Molding Replacement - 2-door

NOTE: Take care not to scratch the front grille.

1. Remove the front grille.
2. From behind the grille, remove the screws, and pry up the two hooks (A) by using a flat-tip screwdriver wrapped with protective tape, then remove the front grille molding (B) from the front grille base (C).






3. Install the molding in the reverse order of removal, and push the hooks into place securely.

Molding Replacement - 4-door

NOTE: Take care not to scratch the front grille.

1. Remove the front grille.
2. From behind the grille, remove the screw, and pry up the hooks (22 places) (A) by using a flat-tip screwdriver wrapped with protective tape, then remove the front grille molding (B) from the front grille base (C).






3. Install the molding in the reverse order of removal, and push the hooks into place securely.