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2008 ODYSSEY - Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Tailgate Area

Special Tools Required
 KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014
*Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program; call 888-424-6857

NOTE:
 Put on gloves to protect your hands.
 Take care not to bend or scratch the trim or the panels.
 Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.

1. Remove the tailgate upper trim (A).

1. Release the hooks (B) and the tabs (C) from the left tailgate side trim (D) and the right tailgate side trim (E).
1. Pull back the tailgate upper trim by hand to detach the clips.

2. Remove the left tailgate side trim (A) and the right tailgate side trim (B).
1. Pull out the top of the side trim to detach the clips.
1. Release the hooks (C) and the tabs (D) from the tailgate lower trim panel (E).
3. Release the hooks (A), and remove the tailgate grip cover (B), then remove the self-tapping ET screws .

4. With power tailgate: Gently pry on the rear power tailgate close switch (C) to detach the clips, then disconnect the switch
connector (D).

5. Pull out the tailgate lower trim panel (A) by hand to detach the clips (B, C), then remove it.

6. Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
 Make sure that each connector is plugged in properly.
 If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
 Push the clips, the hooks, and the tabs into place securely.
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