• HEADINGS
  • Component Location Index
  • Hood Opener Cable Replacement
  • Trunk Lid Opener Cable/Fuel Fill Door Opener Cable Replacement
  • Hood Latch Replacement
  • Hood Release Handle Replacement
  • Trunk Lid Opener/Fuel Fill Door Opener Replacement
  • Trunk Lid Opener Switch Replacement
  • Trunk Lid Latch Replacement
• FIGURES
  • Fig. 1: Identifying Openers Components
  • Fig. 2: Disconnecting Hood Opener Cable From Hood Latch
  • Fig. 3: Disconnecting Trunk Lid Opener/Fuel Fill Door Opener Cable From Opener
  • Fig. 4: Detaching Opener Cable Junction Box From Body
  • Fig. 5: Aligning Marks On Opener Cable With Cable Clips And Cushion Tape
  • Fig. 6: Removing Hood Latch Cover From Hood Latch w/Torque Spec.
  • Fig. 7: Disconnecting Hood Latch Switch Connector
  • Fig. 8: Removing Hood Latch From Body w/Torque Spec.
  • Fig. 9: Disconnecting Hood Opener Cable From Hood Latch
  • Fig. 10: Removing Hood Release Handle w/Torque Spec.
  • Fig. 11: Removing Opener Lock Cylinder w/Torque Spec.
  • Fig. 12: Removing Trunk Lid Opener/Fuel Fill Door Opener From Front Door Sill Trim
  • Fig. 13: Removing Trunk Lid Switch w/Torque Spec.
  • Fig. 14: Disconnecting Trunk Lid Opener Cable And Trunk Lid Latch Switch Connector w/Torque Spec.
• TABLES

2004-08 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

Openers - TSX

Component Location Index

Fig. 1: Identifying Openers Components
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Hood Opener Cable Replacement

NOTE:

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

1. Remove these items:
   • Front fender trim (see FRONT FENDER TRIM REPLACEMENT )
   • Front grille cover (see FRONT GRILLE REPLACEMENT )
   • Front Inner fender (see FRONT INNER FENDER REPLACEMENT )
   • Kick panel (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - DOOR AREAS )
2. Disconnect the hood opener cable (A) from the hood latch (B) (see HOOD LATCH REPLACEMENT ).

   Fig. 2: Disconnecting Hood Opener Cable From Hood Latch
   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

3. Using a clip remover, detach the clips (C, D), and remove the grommet (E) from the body, then remove the hood opener cable from the vehicle. Take care not to kink the cable.
4. Install the cable 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.
   • Route the cable through the holes (F) in the body and front fender bulkhead correctly.

Trunk Lid Opener Cable/Fuel Fill Door Opener Cable Replacement

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ) and the precautions and procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ) before doing repairs or service.

NOTE:

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

1. Remove these items from the left side of the vehicle:
   • Front door sill trim (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - DOOR AREAS )
   • Rear door sill trim (see REAR DOOR SILL AREA )
   • B-pillar lower trim (see B-PILLAR UPPER/LOWER TRIM )
   • Rear seat cushion (see REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
   • Trunk lid trim (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - TRUNK LID )
   • Trunk rear trim panel (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - TRUNK AREA )
   • Trunk side trim panel, left side (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - TRUNK AREA )
   • Trunk lid hinge cover (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - TRUNK LID )
2. Pull the carpet back as necessary.
3. Disconnect the trunk lid opener/fuel fill door opener cable (A) from the opener (B) (see TRUNK LID OPENER/FUEL FILL DOOR OPENER REPLACEMENT ).

   Fig. 3: Disconnecting Trunk Lid Opener/Fuel Fill Door Opener Cable From Opener
   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

4. Release the opener cable from the clip (C). Remove the cushion tape (D).
5. Remove the fuel fill door latch (A) by turning it 90°, and detach the opener cable junction box (B) from the body.

   Fig. 4: Detaching Opener Cable Junction Box From Body
   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

6. Disconnect the trunk lid opener cable (C) from the trunk lid latch (D) (see TRUNK LID LATCH REPLACEMENT ).
7. Using a clip remover. Release the trunk lid opener/ fuel fill door opener cable from the clips (E, F).
8. Remove the trunk lid opener/fuel fill door opener cable from the vehicle. Take care not to kink the cable.
9. Install the opener cable in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
   • Align the marks (A) on the opener cable (B) with the cable clips (C) and cushion tape (D) as shown.
   • Check if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace them with new ones.

     Fig. 5: Aligning Marks On Opener Cable With Cable Clips And Cushion Tape
     Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Hood Latch Replacement

1. Remove the front grille cover (see FRONT GRILLE REPLACEMENT ).
2. Remove the bolts, then remove the hood latch cover (A) from the hood latch (B).

   Fig. 6: Removing Hood Latch Cover From Hood Latch w/Torque Spec.
   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

3. Disconnect the hood latch switch connector (A).

   Fig. 7: Disconnecting Hood Latch Switch Connector
   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

4. Remove the bolts, then remove the hood latch (A) from the body.

   Fig. 8: Removing Hood Latch From Body w/Torque Spec.
   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

5. Disconnect the hood opener cable (B) from the hood latch. Take care not to kink the cable.
6. Install the latch in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
   • Apply multipurpose grease to each location of the hood latch indicated by the arrows.
   • Make sure the hood opener cable is connected properly and hood latch switch connector is plugged in properly.
   • Adjust the hood latch alignment (see HOOD ADJUSTMENT ).
   • Make sure the hood opens properly and locks securely.

     Fig. 9: Disconnecting Hood Opener Cable From Hood Latch
     Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Hood Release Handle Replacement

1. Remove the kick panel (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - DOOR AREAS ).
2. Remove the bolts, then remove the hood release handle (A).

   Fig. 10: Removing Hood Release Handle w/Torque Spec.
   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

3. Disconnect the hood opener cable (B) from the hood release handle. Take care not to kink the cable.
4. Install the hood release handle in the reverse order of removal, and note there items:
   • Make sure the hood opener cable is connected properly.
   • Make sure the hood opens properly.

Trunk Lid Opener/Fuel Fill Door Opener Replacement

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. Using a trim tool, detach the hooks (A) by prying the front side cap (B), then remove it from the front door sill trim (C), and remove the opener lock cylinder (D).

   Fig. 11: Removing Opener Lock Cylinder w/Torque Spec.
   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

2. Remove the bolt.
3. Remove the front door sill trim (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - DOOR AREAS ).
4. Remove the screw, then remove the trunk lid opener/fuel fill door opener (A) from the front door sill trim (B).

   Fig. 12: Removing Trunk Lid Opener/Fuel Fill Door Opener From Front Door Sill Trim
   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

5. Install the opener in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
   • Make sure the opener cable is connected properly.
   • Make sure the trunk lid and fuel fill door open properly and lock securely.

Trunk Lid Opener Switch Replacement

NOTE:

Take care not to scratch the trunk lid. Put on gloves to protect your hands.

1. Remove these items:
   • Trunk lid trim (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - TRUNK LID )
   • Rear license trim (see REAR LICENSE TRIM REPLACEMENT )
2. Remove the bolts and disconnect the connector (A), then remove the trunk lid switch (B).

   Fig. 13: Removing Trunk Lid Switch w/Torque Spec.
   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

3. Install the switch in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
   • Make sure the connector is plugged in properly.
   • Make sure the trunk lid opens properly.

Trunk Lid Latch Replacement

1. Disconnect the trunk lid opener cable (A) and trunk lid latch switch connector (B). Take care not to kink the opener cable.

   Fastener Locations

   Fig. 14: Disconnecting Trunk Lid Opener Cable And Trunk Lid Latch Switch Connector w/Torque Spec.
   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

2. Remove the bolts from the trunk lid latch (C), then remove the latch.
3. Install the latch in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
   • Make sure the connector is plugged in properly and the opener cable is connected properly.
   • Make sure the trunk lid opens properly and locks securely.