Honda HR-V: When You Cannot Open the Tailgate
■What to Do When Unable to Open the Tailgate
If you cannot open the tailgate, use the following procedure.
1. Wrap a cloth around the flat-tip
screwdriver. Put it into the cover as shown
in the image, and open it.
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2. Wrap a cloth around the flat-tip
screwdriver. Put it into the lid as shown in
the image, and open the lid.
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3. To open the tailgate, push the tailgate
while sliding the lever to the right.
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After taking these steps, contact a dealer to have
your vehicle checked.
When you open the tailgate from inside, make sure
there is enough space around the tailgate, and it
does not hit anyone or any object.
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*2: AWD
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■Washer Fluid
■Light Bulbs
■Brake Fluid
■Continuously Variable Transmission
Fluid*
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In the U.S.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or
could cause injury or death, you
should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (N
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Special Tools Required
Ball Joint Remover, 28 mm 07MAC-SL00202
Removal
Do not use a hammer or impact tools (pneumatic or electric).
Be careful not to damage the threads of the wheel bolts.
Front
1. Vehicle - Lift
2. Front Wheel - Remove
3. Front Hub - Remove
4. Wheel Bolt - Remove
Separate
NOTE:
Check the vehicle 12 volt battery condition first.
Before doing this troubleshooting, make sure whether a parking brake is
working properly and the electric parking brake indicator in the gauge
control module is being lit.
Check for B-CAN DTCs and resolve them before troubleshooting.