Grab Handle Removal/Installation

Special Tools Required 

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *

* Available through Honda Canada Inc. Technical Tools Department; Fax # 1-866-398-8665/ e-mail: ch_technicaltools@ch.honda.com

1. Lower the grab handle (A), then pull out the stoppers (B).
   Fig 1: Pulling Out Stoppers

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

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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.
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 cracks or stress-whitening in the stoppers (B).
     Fig 4: Identifying Grab Handle And Stoppers

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

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