Honda CRX silhouetteCRX

Tailgate - Replacement/Adjustment

14-62prose procedure

Tailgate procedure applies to the CRX (hatchback) body.

Replacement/Adjustment

  1. 1
    Remove the screws and detach the clips, then remove the tailgate upper and lower trim panel.
    Exploded view of the tailgate showing the upper and lower trim panels and their retaining clips, tailgate edge cushion, shim, striker and striker adjustment, tailgate support strut, washer hose, hinge and hinge shim, grommet, and the tailgate/hinge fasteners. Insets detail the edge cushion adjustment, striker adjustment, clip shapes, and the hinge mount nuts.
  2. 2
    Pull the wire harness out of the tailgate and disconnect the washer hose.
    NOTE: Before pulling out the wire harnesses, tie a string to the end of it so you can pull it back in when the tailgate is reinstalled.
  3. 3
    Remove the tailgate support struts.
    NOTE: Let an assistant hold the tailgate when removing the struts.
  4. 4
    Remove the tailgate by removing the tailgate mount bolts.
    NOTE: Take care not to damage the roof panel.
  5. 5
    Installation sequence is essentially the reverse order of removal. However, observe the following:
Support strut mount bolt (6 x 1.0 mm)
22N·m
Tailgate mount bolts
10N·m
Hinge mount nuts
22N·m
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