Hatch Spoiler Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Insight and 2010 Honda Insight. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special Tools Required

KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014*

*Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program, 888-424-6857

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Take care not to scratch the hatch.
Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.

Remove the hatch middle trim (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - HATCH AREAS ).
Disconnect the high mount brake light harness connector (A), then remove the bolts from inside the hatch.

Fig 1: High Mount Brake Light Harness Connector With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Close the hatch. Put a shop towel in the opening between the hatch spoiler (A) and the hatch to prevent scratching, then using a appropriate trim tool, detach the pins (B) of the clips from the grommets (C).

Fig 2: Identifying Hatch Spoiler, Pins And Grommets
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Remove the high mount brake light harness grommet (D) from the hatch, then remove the spoiler from the hatch.
Using snap ring pliers, remove the grommets from the hatch.
If the grommets and pins are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them as assemblies with new ones.
Install the grommets on the pins by pushing them in to place.
Install the hatch spoiler in the reverse order of removal.
- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- Push the clips into place securely.