INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Accessory P/N 08F21-SZA-100 Application 2009 PILOT Publications No. AII 39401 Issue Date MAY 2008 PARTS LIST Front Grille TOOL AND SUPPLIES REQUIRED Phillips screwdriver Flat-tip screwdriver Plastic trim tool: T/N SILTRIMTL10 Utility Knife File Shop towel Diagonal cutters Blanket Illustration of the Front Grille on the Vehicle INSTALLATION Customer Information: The information in this installation instruction is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment, and training to correctly and safely add equipment to your vehicle. These procedures should not be attempted by do-it-yourselfers. NOTE: Do not damage the body paint finish when removing and installing the front grille. Before removing the parts of the vehicle, note the location of the parts and how they are installed so they can be reinstalled in the original positions securely. Release or remove the retaining tabs and clip from the part with care. Upon installation, secure the parts with the retaining tabs, clips, etc. 1. Remove the front bulkhead cover (nine clips). 7D1101AY BULKHEAD COVER 792601BE 2008 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. All Rights Reserved. AII 39401 (0805) 08F21-SZA-1000-91 1 of 5
2. Remove the front bumper (nine clips, four bolts and four self- tapping screws). Have an assistant help you when removing the front bumper. If the vehicle is equipped with the foglights or the front corner sensors, unplug the connectors. Place the front bumper on the blanket after removal. 2 S Separating the vehicle front grille from the front grille molding 4. Inside the vehicle front grille, cut off fourteen areas on the vehicle front grille as shown. Do not damage the front grille molding tabs when cutting the vehicle front grille. NOTE: Do not cut off the front grill molding tabs. Do not cut off the front grill molding tabs. RETAINING TAB (Cut off.) 3. Remove the vehicle front grille (five clips). 4 SELF-TAPPING SCREWS 792602BE 14 RETAINING TABS 793002BB 5. Cut off sixteen areas on the vehicle front grille as shown. Do not damage the front grille molding tabs when cutting the vehicle front grille. NOTE: Do not cut off the front grill molding tabs. TAB RIBS Cut off. 5 CLIPS 793001AB 16 TABS 793003BB 2 of 5 AII 39401 (0805) 2008 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. All Rights Reserved.
6. Remove the front grille molding from the vehicle front grille by disengaging eight screws. 8. Install the rubber molding removed in step 7,to the accessory front grille.7 RUBBER 8 SCREWS 793004BB 7. Remove the rubber molding from the vehicle front grille. 7D1103BY RUBBER 7D1102BY 2008 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. All Rights Reserved. AII 39401 (0805) 3 of 5
Installing the front grille molding to the accessory front grille 9. Align the front grille molding to the accessory front grille and install with fourteen retaining tabs and sixteen tabs. RETAINING TAB TAB 10. Secure the front grille molding to the accessory front grille with eight screws removed in step 6. 8 SCREWS RIB 16 TABS 793006BB 11. Install the accessory front grille to the front bumper with five clips removed in step 3. 14 RETAINING TABS 793005CB 5 CLIPS 793007AB 4 of 5 AII 39401 (0805) 2008 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. All Rights Reserved.
12. Reinstall the front bumper to the vehicle with nine clips, four self-tapping screws and four bolts. Have an assistant help you when installing the front bumper. If the vehicle is equipped with the foglights or the front corner sensors, plug the connectors. 2 S Torque the bolts to 8.8 N m (0.9 kgf m, 6.5 lbf ft). 4 SELF-TAPPING SCREWS 793008BB 13. Reinstall all removed parts. 2008 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. All Rights Reserved. AII 39401 (0805) 5 of 5