Special Tools Required

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014

1. With power tailgate: Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio and the navigation system, and then write down the radio station and XM channel presets.
2. With power tailgate: Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
   NOTE: Open the tailgate by using the emergency lever while adjusting the tailgate (see WITH POWER TAILGATE ).
3. Remove these items:
   • Support strut from each side (see TAILGATE SUPPORT STRUT REPLACEMENT  )
   • Power tailgate drive unit (see DRIVE UNIT REPLACEMENT ) (With power tailgate)
4. Slightly loosen each bolt and nut.
5. Adjust the tailgate (A) alignment in the following sequence:
   • Pull down the rear portion of the headliner (see HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ). Take care not to bend the headliner excessively. Adjust the tailgate hinges (B) right and left, as well as forward and rearward, using the elongated holes.
   • Turn the tailgate edge cushions (C), in or out as necessary, to make the tailgate fit flush with the body at the side edges.
   • Remove the rear trim panel lid (D).
   • Adjust the fit between the tailgate and tailgate opening by moving the striker (E).
   Fig 1: Adjusting Tailgate Alignment

   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
6. Tighten each bolt and nut securely.
7. Check that the tailgate opens properly and locks securely.
8. Reinstall the support struts securely.
9. Apply touch-up paint to the hinge mounting nuts and around the hinges.
10. Apply multipurpose grease to the pivot portion of the tailgate hinges (A) as indicated by the arrows shown Fig 2 .
    Fig 2: Applying Multipurpose Grease To Pivot Portion Of Tailgate Hinges

    Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
11. Reinstall all remaining removed parts.
12. With power tailgate: Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
    NOTE:

    • Enter the anti-theft code for the radio and the navigation system, then enter the customer's radio station and XM radio channel presets.
    • Reset the clock.
    • Perform the power window control unit reset procedure (see RESETTING THE POWER WINDOW CONTROL UNIT ).