• HEADINGS
  • Front Bumper Removal/Installation
    • '04-05 Models
    • '06-08 Models
  • Front Air Spoiler Replacement
    • '04-05 Models
    • '06-08 Models
  • Front Bumper Lower Grille Replacement
  • Front Bumper Side Cover Replacement
    • '06-08 Models
  • Rear Bumper Removal/Installation
• FIGURES
  • Fig. 1: Removing Front Bumper w/Torque Specification
  • Fig. 2: Removing Front Bumper (06-08 Models) w/Torque Specification
  • Fig. 3: Removing Bolts Securing Front Bumper w/Torque Specification
  • Fig. 4: Removing Bolts Securing Front Bumper w/Torque Specification
  • Fig. 5: Removing License Plate Base From Front Bumper w/Torque Specification
  • Fig. 6: Removing Screws Securing From Front Bumper Lower Grille
  • Fig. 7: Detaching Hooks On Bottom Of Front Bumper Lower Grille
  • Fig. 8: Pulling Out Front Bumper Side Cover
  • Fig. 9: Removing Rear Bumper w/Torque Specification
• TABLES

2004-08 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

Bumpers - TSX

Front Bumper Removal/Installation

'04-05 Models

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 bumper as shown.
2. Install the bumper in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
   • Check if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace them with new ones.
   • Make sure the front bumper engages the hooks of the side spacers and upper beams on both sides securely.

     Fig. 1: Removing Front Bumper w/Torque Specification
     Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

'06-08 Models

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 bumper as shown.
2. Install the bumper in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
   • Check if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace them with new ones.
   • Make sure the front bumper engages the hooks of the side spacers and upper beams on both sides securely.

     Fig. 2: Removing Front Bumper (06-08 Models) w/Torque Specification
     Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Front Air Spoiler Replacement

'04-05 Models

NOTE:

Take care not to scratch the front bumper. Put on gloves to protect your hands.

1. Remove the bolts securing the front bumper (A).

   Fig. 3: Removing Bolts Securing Front Bumper w/Torque Specification
   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

2. Pull the front air spoiler (B) back to detach the hooks (C), and then remove the spoiler.
3. Install the spoiler in the reverse order of removal.

'06-08 Models

NOTE:

Take care not to scratch the front bumper. Put on gloves to protect your hands.

1. Remove the bolts securing the front bumper (A).

   Fig. 4: Removing Bolts Securing Front Bumper w/Torque Specification
   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

2. Pull the front air spoiler (B) back to detach the hooks (C), and then remove the spoiler.
3. Install the spoiler in the reverse order of removal.

Front Bumper Lower Grille Replacement

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 front bumper.

1. Remove the front bumper, '04-05 models (see '04-05 MODELS ), '06-08 models (see '06-08 MODELS ).
2. Remove the license plate.
3. Remove the screw (A), and bolts (B), then remove the license plate base (C) from the front bumper (D).

   Fig. 5: Removing License Plate Base From Front Bumper w/Torque Specification
   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

4. From the back of the front bumper (A), remove the screws securing the from the front bumper lower grille (B).

   Fig. 6: Removing Screws Securing From Front Bumper Lower Grille
   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

5. Detach the hooks (A) on the bottom of the front bumper lower grille (B), and pull out the grille.

   Fig. 7: Detaching Hooks On Bottom Of Front Bumper Lower Grille
   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

6. Install the grille in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
   • Push the hooks into place securely.
   • Release the speed nuts with new ones.

Front Bumper Side Cover Replacement

Special Tools Required

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *

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

'06-08 Models

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 front bumper.

1. Remove the front bumper (see FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
2. From the back of the front bumper (A), release the hooks (B), and pull out the front bumper side cover (C).

   Fig. 8: Pulling Out Front Bumper Side Cover
   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

3. Install the cover in the reverse order of removal, and push the hooks into place securely.

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 hands.

1. Remove the rear bumper as shown.
2. Install the bumper in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
   • Check if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace them with new ones.
   • Make sure the rear bumper engages the hooks of the side spacers, side brackets and upper brackets on both sides securely.

     Fig. 9: Removing Rear Bumper w/Torque Specification
     Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.