Honda CR-V: Front Bumper
Front Bumper Removal/Installation
NOTE:
- Have an assistant help you when removing and
installing the front bumper.
- Take care not to scratch the front bumper and body.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. Remove the front bulkhead cover.
2. Remove the bolts (A) and clips (B, C) securing the
front bumper (D).
NOTE: To remove the clips, pry the inner clip up at
the edge near the line (E) on its head.

3. Remove the screws (F) and clips (G) securing the
front bumper side trim (H).
4. Pull on the front bumper (A) at the wheel arch areas
to release it from the hooks (B) on the side spacer
(C).

5. With the help of an assistant, while pulling the
wheel arch portion away from the side spacer (A),
pull the front bumper to release the bumper from
the hooks (B) on the center upper beam (C).

6. Remove the front bumper (A).

7. Remove the front bumper absorber (A) from the
front bumper beam (B).

8. Install the bumper in the reverse order of removal,
and note these items:
- Make sure the front bumper engages the hooks (of both corner upper beams
and side spacers) on each side securely.
- Check if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary,
replace them with new ones.
- Push the clips and hooks into place securely.
Front Bumper Disassembly/Reassembly
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the front bumper faces.
1. Remove the front bumper.
2. Remove the clips, then separate the upper front
bumper face (A) from the lower front bumper face
(B).

3. Reassemble the bumper faces in the reverse order
of disassembly.
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Rear Bumper Removal/Installation
NOTE:
Have an assistant help you when removing and
installing the rear bumper.
Take care not to scratch the rear bumper and body.
Put on gloves to protect your ha
Hood Adjustment
1. Remove these items:
Front bulkhead cover
Front fender trim
Cowl cover
2. Slightly loosen each bolt (A).
3. Adjust the hood alignment in this sequence:
Adjust the hood right
Tailgate Adjustment
NOTE:
Have an assistant help you when adjusting the
tailgate.
Take care not to scratch the tailgate, body, and other
related parts.
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. R
SEE MORE:
Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash.
Be sure items placed on the floor
behind the front seats cannot roll
underneath and interfere with the
proper operation of the seats, the
sensors under the seats, or the
driver’s ability to operat
Towing can require a variety of
equipment, depending on the size of
your trailer, how it will be used, how
much load you are towing, and
where you tow.
Discuss your needs with your trailer
sales or rental agency, and follow the
guidelines in this section. Also make
sure that all equip
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