INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Accessory S Application CR-V Publications No. AII 12065 Issue Date DEC 2011 PARTS LIST Left front body side molding Right front body side molding TOOL AND SUPPLIES REQUIRED Masking tape Felt-tip pen Ruler The following tool is available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program. On the in, click on: Service > Service Bay > Tool and Equipment Program, then enter the number under Search. Or call 888-424-6857. Rubber Roller (T/N MHLE54D) Illustration of the Body Side Moldings Installed on the Vehicle Left rear body side molding RIGHT RIGHT Right rear body side molding Front template LEFT Q0D2408AG Rear template 4 Alcohol swabs 2011 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. All Rights Reserved. AII 46215 (1112) 08P05-T0A-1000-90 1 of 5
INSTALLATION 2. Fold three tabs on the front template, and insert them between the left doors. 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: If you are also installing the accessory door edge guards, install them before you install the body side moldings. Be careful not to damage the vehicle body paint finish. This kit should only be installed if the ambient air temperature is 15 C (60 F) or above. To allow the adhesive to cure, do not wash the vehicle for 24 hours. Please advise the customer. Fold. LEFT CHARACTER LINE Installing the Body Side Moldings 1. Using the alcohol swab, thoroughly clean the area where the left front body side molding will attach. Clean with the alcohol swab. LEFT Q0D2314AG 3. Align the front template with the character line, and attach it to the left front door with strips of masking tape as shown. LEFT ALCOHOL SWAB Q0D2316BG 2 of 5 AII 46215 (1112) 2011 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. All Rights Reserved.
4. Peel back about 40 to 50 mm (1½ to 2 in.) of adhesive backing from each adhesive tape, and tape the ends to the front surface of the left front body side molding. Remove the other adhesive backings. With Door Edge Guards 6. Using a felt-tip pen, measure and mark the front template using the measurement shown. Peel back 40 to 50 mm (1½ to 2 in.), and tape it to front surface of the left front body side molding. MARK FELT-TIP PEN 5 mm (0.2 in.) MARK LEFT Q0D2318AG If the vehicle is equipped with the accessory door edge guards, go to step 6. If not, continue with step 5. 5. Align the left front body side molding to the front template and attach it to the left front door. Go to step 8. LEFT LEFT QA20901AE 7. Align the left front body side molding with the front template and the mark you made on the front template, and attach it to the left front door as shown. LEFT LEFT LEFT Q0D2401BG 2011 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. All Rights Reserved. AII 46215 (1112) 3 of 5
8. While applying light pressure against the left front body side molding, carefully remove the adhesive backings. 12. Using the alcohol swab, thoroughly clean the area where the left rear body side molding will attach. Clean with the alcohol swab. LEFT Q0D2404BG ALCOHOL SWAB Q0D2317BG 9. Using the palm of your hand, firmly press the left front body side molding to the left front door. 10. Remove the front template. 11. Using a rubber roller, apply pressure against the left front body side molding and roll from one end to the other. 13. Fold three tabs on the rear template, and insert them between the left doors. Fold. LEFT CHARACTER LINE RUBBER ROLLER Q0D2405BG Q0D2315BG 14. Align the rear template with the character line, and attach it to the left rear door using strips of masking tape. 4 of 5 AII 46215 (1112) 2011 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. All Rights Reserved.
15. Peel back about 40 to 50 mm (1½ to 2 in.) of adhesive backing from each adhesive tape, and tape the ends to the front surface of the left rear body side molding. Remove the other adhesive backings. 17. Press the left rear body side molding firmly with the palm of your hand and remove the adhesive backing 50 to 100 mm (2 to 4 in.) at a time. Peel back 40 to 50 mm (1½ to 2 in.), and tape it to front surface of the left rear body side molding. Q0D2402AG 16. Align the edges of the left rear body side molding with the edges of the rear template, and install the left rear body side molding on the left rear door. LEFT BODY SIDE BODY SIDE Press the left rear body side molding firmly with the palm of your hand while removing the adhesive backing. 18. Remove the rear template. 19. Using the rubber roller, apply firm pressure while rolling to set the adhesive. Apply firm pressure especially at the ends. Q0D2406AG RUBBER ROLLER Q0D2407AG Q0D2403BG 20. Turn the front and rear templates over, and repeat steps 1 through 19 to install the body side moldings on the right side of the vehicle. 2011 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. All Rights Reserved. AII 46215 (1112) 5 of 5