Cargo Lid Support Replacement

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NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Take care not to scratch the body or the related parts.

Remove these items:
- Rear side trim panel, both sides (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - REAR SIDE AREA )
- Rear side trim panel support bracket (see step 11 under TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - REAR SIDE AREA on page 20-91)
- Cargo rear trim panel (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - CARGO AREA )
- XM receiver (see ACURALINK CONTROL UNIT (XM RECEIVER) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Active damper control unit (see ACTIVE DAMPER CONTROL UNIT REPLACEMENT )
Remove the clips fastening the rear differential breather box (see REAR DIFFERENTIAL BREATHER BOX AND HOSE REPLACEMENT ).
Remove the bolts, then remove the cargo lid support (A).

Fig 1: Cargo Lid Support Fastener Locations With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Install the support in the reverse order of removal.