www.collegehillshonda.com Accessory Application Publications No.

INSTALLATION FRONT LOWER TRIM

VERSION 1
2021 HR-V Issue Date
INSTRUCTIONS P/N 08F23-T7S-100B
SEP 2020

PARTS LIST TOOLS AND SUPPLIES REQUIRED

Front lower trim Phillips screwdriver
Blanket
Eye protection (face shield, safety goggles, etc.)
Ruler
Shop towel
Drill
2 Clips 3 mm, 6 mm, 8 mm, and 10 mm Drill bits
Masking tape
Pushpin
File
10 mm Open end wrench
The following tools are available through the Honda Tool
and Equipment Program. On the iN, click on Service >
4 Spring nuts Service Bay > Tool and Equipment Program, then enter
the number under “Search.” Or, call 888-424-6857.
• Trim Tool Set (T/N SOJATP2014)
• Plastic Trim Tool (T/N SILTRIMTL10)
• Rubber Roller (T/N MHLE54D)
Illustration of the Front Lower Trim on the Vehicle
4 Self-tapping screws

2 Alcohol wipes

FRONT LOWER
TRIM

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INSTALLATION • Remove the front grille cover.

FRONT GRILLE COVER

Customer Information: The information in this
installation instruction is intended for use only by skilled 9 CLIPS
technicians who have the proper tools, equipment, and
training to correctly and safely add equipment to your
vehicle. These procedures should not be attempted by
“do-it-yourselfers.”

NOTE:
• This kit should be installed only if the ambient air
temperature is 60°F (15°C) or above.
• To allow the adhesive to cure, do not wash the vehicle
for 24 hours. Make sure the customer is aware of this.
1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
2. Remove the front bumper.
• Wrap a shop towel around the lever.
• Apply masking tape as shown.

SHOP TOWEL LEVER

• Remove the 12 clips.

12 CLIPS

BOTTOM VIEW

HEADLIGHT

FRONT
FENDER

MASKING
TAPE 11 CLIPS

FRONT BUMPER

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• Remove the two self-tapping screws and four • Remove the self-tapping screw on each side.
clips on each side.

LEFT FRONT
WHEEL ARCH PROTECTOR

2 SELF-TAPPING
SCREWS

4 CLIPS

SELF-TAPPING
SCREW

• Remove the front wheel arch protector on each

side.

5 CLIPS

2 CLIPS
LEFT FRONT
WHEEL
ARCH PROTECTOR

Remove the
clips from the
front in order.

RETAINING TAB LEFT SIDE

(Remove first.) FRONT
BUMPER SILL TRIM

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• Release the five retaining tabs on each side. • With the help of an assistant, remove the front
bumper and unplug the vehicle connectors (if
1 3 RETAINING TABS equipped).
• Place the front bumper on a blanket.

2 RETAINING TABS

VEHICLE
CONNECTORS
(if equipped)

FRONT
2 2 RETAINING TABS BUMPER

FRONT BUMPER

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3. Remove the front bumper lower grille from the front 4. Mark the inside of the front bumper:
bumper. • Locate the six scribe marks on the inside of the
front bumper.
FRONT BUMPER
LOWER GRILLE • Using a pushpin, pierce the front bumper at the
2 RETAINING
TABS six scribe marks.
NOTE: Make sure to pierce the scribe marks
perpendicular to the front bumper.

PUSHPIN
PUSHPIN (Pierce FRONT
FRONT BUMPER perpendicular.) BUMPER
(inside) 6 MARKS

FRONT
BUMPER 6 SCRIBE
MARKS

FRONT
BUMPER
(inside)

FRONT
BUMPER

FRONT BUMPER
LOWER GRILLE

FRONT BUMPER 14 RETAINING

LOWER GRILLE TABS

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5. While wearing eye protection, drill the front bumper: 6. Install the four spring nuts to the front lower trim.
• Drill the six pierced marks to 6 mm. First, drill NOTE: Make sure to install the spring nuts with the
with a 3 mm drill bit, and finish with a 6 mm drill large holes facing away from the front lower trim.
bit.
4 SPRING
• Enlarge the two center holes to 10 mm. First, drill NUTS
with an 8 mm drill bit, and finish with a 10 mm
drill bit.
• NOTE: Wrap masking tape around drill bits 10
mm (0.39 in.) from the tip, or use a drill stop.
Make sure to drill perpendicular to the front
bumper. Remove any burrs.

DRILL 3 mm 6 mm
(Drill DRILL BITS
perpendicular.)

10 mm
(0.39 in.)

MASKING
TAPE FRONT LOWER TRIM

4 MARKS

7. Using two alcohol wipes, thoroughly clean the front

bumper where the front lower trim will attach.

FRONT BUMPER
(outside)

FRONT
BUMPER
(outside)

2 MARKS
10 mm
(0.39 in.)

3 mm 6 mm
8 mm 10 mm
MASKING DRILL DRILL BITS 2 ALCOHOL WIPES
TAPE Clean with two
(Drill alcohol wipes.
perpendicular.)

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8. Peel back the adhesive backings, and tape them to 10. Secure the front lower trim to the front bumper with
the front surface of the front lower trim with masking the four self-tapping screws.
tape.
FRONT Equal spacing
MASKING Temporarily BUMPER on both sides.
FRONT LOWER
TAPE attach. TRIM

7 ADHESIVE
BACKINGS
(Peel back.) FRONT
BUMPER
(outside)

FRONT LOWER
TRIM

FRONT LOWER
TRIM

9. Install the front lower trim to the front bumper with 4 SELF-TAPPING
two clips. SCREWS

FRONT LOWER
FRONT BUMPER TRIM
(outside)

2 CLIPS

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11. Install the front bumper lower grille to the front 14. Check that all wire harnesses are routed properly
bumper. With the help of an assistant, install the and all connectors are plugged in.
front bumper. 15. Install all removed parts.
16. Connect the negative cable to the battery.
FRONT BUMPER
(outside) 17. Press and hold the audio unit power button for 2
seconds to restore the audio and navi (if equipped)
system functions.
18. Set the clock on vehicles without navigation.
19. If necessary, restore the systems back to normal
operation as described in the service information.
3
2
1
2
4

3
FRONT LOWER 4
TRIM 7 ADHESIVE
BACKINGS
(Remove.)

12. While applying light pressure against the front lower

trim, carefully remove the taped adhesive backings
in the order shown.
13. Using a rubber roller, apply firm pressure against the
front lower trim and roll from one end to the other.
NOTE: Apply firm pressure, especially at the ends.

FRONT BUMPER
(outside)

RUBBER
ROLLER
FRONT LOWER
TRIM

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