Honda CR-V: Sunvisor Removal/Installation

Special Tools Required

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *

* Available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment Program; call 888-424-6857

NOTE:

• Put on gloves to protect your hands.
• Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when prying components.
• Take care not to scratch the headliner.

1. From both sides, using a trim tool, release the tabs (A) from the bracket (B).

2. Remove the sunvisor cap (A) from the bracket (B).

Turn the cap, and remove it.

3. Remove the sunvisor (A).

1. Using a T25 TORX bit, remove the screws.
2. Remove the sunvisor from the body and holder (B).

4. Using a flat-tip screwdriver, push the hook (A), and turn the holder (B) 90º , then pull it out.

5. Install the sunvisor in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

• If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the sunvisor with a new one.
• 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 in the sunvisor stay base (A)
  • Any bends or cracks in the sunvisor stay shaft (B)
  • Any cracks in the sunvisor base (C)
  • Any cracks or breakage in the vanity mirror base (D)

Grab Handle Removal/Installation

Special Tools Required

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *

* Available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment Program; call 888-424-6857

NOTE: Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when prying components.

1. Lower the grab handle (A), then pull out the covers (B).

2. While pinching the clips (A), release the hooks (B), then remove the grab handle (C).

3. Using a pair of pliers, remove all of the clips (A) by pinching its hooks.

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 breakage in the grab handle (A).
• Any cracked or stress-whitening in the covers (B).

6. Install the clips (A) to the grab handle (B), then install the covers (C) fully into the clips.

7. Position the grab handle (A) on the bracket (B), and push on the grab handle until the clips (C) snap into place securely.

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