Honda HR-V: Tailgate Adjustment
Adjustment
1. Both Tailgate Support Struts - Remove
2. Headliner - Remove (as needed)
3. Tailgate - Adjust
- Slightly loosen the tailgate hinge mounting bolts (A) and the striker
mounting bolts (B).
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Fig. 2: Tailgate And Striker Torque Specifications
- Adjust the tailgate (C) alignment in the following sequence:
- Adjust the tailgate right and left by using the elongated holes in
the tailgate hinges (D).
- Turn the tailgate edge cushions (E), in or out as necessary, to make
the tailgate fit flush with the
body at the rear and side edges.
- Adjust the fit between the tailgate and the tailgate opening by
moving the striker (F), and adjust the
striker right or left until it is centered in the tailgate latch (G).
- Tighten each bolt to the specified torque
- Make sure the tailgate opens properly and locks securely
- Apply touch-up paint to the hinge mounting bolts and around the hinges,
and let the paint dry.
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- Apply multipurpose grease to the pivot area of the tailgate hinges
(A) as indicated by the arrows.
4. All Removed Parts - Install
- Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
5. Water Leaks - Check
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Adjustment
Windshield
1. Wiper Arm/Nozzle - Adjust
Adjust the washer nozzles by gently gripping, and then moving, the
outside of each nozzle (A).
Do not insert tools into the nozzle hole (B), as
HEATED WINDSHIELD WIPER AREA SYSTEM DESCRIPTION - CONTROL/FUNCTION
The Timer Function
The heated windshield wiper area provides the timer control function that is
managed by the MICU.
The timer con
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Removal & Installation
1. Tailgate Lower Trim Panel - Remove - Refer to: Interior Trim Removal and
Installation - Door Areas,
or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Tailgate Areas, or Interior Trim
Removal and
Installation - Rear Side Area, or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Carg
OBD
On-Board Diagnostic System
PBD (F)/(P)
Full/Partial On-Board Diagnostic
OC
Oxidation Catalytic Converter
OHC
Overhead Cam
ORVR
On-Board Refueling Vapor Recovery
ORVR-COV
ORVR Cut-Off Valve
ORVR-CV
ORVR Control Valve
ORVR-FAV
ORVR Fresh Air Valve
ORVR-FMV
ORVR Flow Management Valve
ORVR-FTVCV
ORV