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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Accessory Application Publications No. 2009 CIVIC HYBRID All 40191 Issue Date AUG 2008 PARTS LIST Rear under spoiler 2 Step bolts 4 Self-tapping screws TOOLS REQUIRED Phillips screwdriver Hex wrench Drill 3 mm and 10 mm Drill bits Clip remover Pushpin Felt-tip pen Tape measure Masking tape Touch-up paint File Diagonal cutters Isopropyl alcohol Shop towel Eye protection INSTALLATION 2 Spring nuts 4 Flange bolts 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: 6 Flange nuts Spacer Be careful not to damage the rear bumper and body paint finish. This rear under spoiler kit should be installed only if the ambient air temperature is 60 F (15 C) or above. To allow the adhesive to cure, do not wash the vehicle for 24 hours. Template 2008 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved. All 40191 (0808) 08F03-SNA-1000-91 1 of 6

1. Position the template on the rear bumper and mark the bumper by applying masking tape as indicated on the template. Note the installation direction of the template. 4. Slide spring nuts over the two upper holes you made in the rear bumper. TEMPLATE MASKING TAPE HOLE Center of the rear bumper 5608010S SPRING NUT 5608030S If the vehicle is equipped with rear inner fenders, go to step 5; if not, go to step 2. 2. While wearing eye protection, drill a 3 mm hole through the center of the four dimples on the rear bumper. Remove any burrs from the edges of the holes with a file. 5. Attach a strip of masking tape to the end of each adhesive backing, and peel back 1-1/2 to 2 inches of the adhesive backing. Fold the ends back, and tape them to the front of the rear under spoiler. SELF-TAPPING SCREW (Discard.) 5 ADHESIVE BACKINGS (Fold back the ends, and tape them to the surface of the rear under spoiler.) 5309040S DIMPLES DRILL (3 mm DRILL BIT) 5608020S 6. Using isopropyl alcohol on a shop towel, clean the rear bumper where the rear under spoiler will attach. 3. Remove and discard the two self-tapping screws from the fenderwell area of the rear bumper. 2 of 6 All 40191 (0808) 2008 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved.

7. Align the top edge of the rear under spoiler with the edge of the masking tape you attached, then secure the rear under spoiler to the rear bumper with four self-tapping screws. Do not tighten the self-tapping screws yet. Make sure to position the corners of the under spoiler to eliminate any gaps between the rear bumper and under spoiler. 8. While applying pressure to the rear under spoiler, use a felt-tip pen to mark the rear bumper at each hole in the bracket on the rear under spoiler. MASKING TAPE (Align.) 6 MARKS FELT-TIP PEN 5726110S 4 SELF-TAPPING SCREWS (Loosely install.) 5608042S 2008 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved. All 40191 (0808) 3 of 6

NOTE: If a gap is visible between the rear bumper and under spoiler, remove the under spoiler and confirm the locations of the marks with a tape measure. If necessary, create new marks in the proper locations. 9. Using a pushpin, make a hole through each marked location on the rear bumper. 6 MARKS 6 MARKS DRILL (3 mm 10 mm DRILL BIT) CENTER of THE MARK BRACKET PUSHPIN 5608061S 83 mm 48 mm 10. While wearing eye protection, drill a 10 mm hole through each marked location on the rear bumper. First drill with a 3 mm bit, then finish with a 10 mm bit. Remove any burrs from the edges of the holes with a file. Apply touch-up paint as necessary. 46.5 mm 49 mm 11. Remove the clips from the bottom of the rear bumper to access the center flange nut. 50 mm 5608051S CLIPS (Reuse.) 5711011S 4 of 6 All 40191 (0808) 2008 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved.

12. Install the rear under spoiler with two step bolts, four flange bolts, and six flange nuts. MASKING TAPE (Align.) 6 FLANGE NUTS 14. While applying pressure on the rear under spoiler, carefully remove the adhesive backings in the sequence shown. After removing, hold the rear under spoiler firmly against the rear bumper with the palm of your hand for 30 seconds. 5 ADHESIVE BACKINGS 4 FLANGE BOLTS 2 STEP BOLTS 5608072S 13. Check that the top edge of the rear under spoiler aligns with the lower edge of the masking tape you attached in step 1, and remove the masking tape. ADHESIVE TAPE (Hold firmly against the rear bumper with the palm of your hand.) 5608090S MASKING TAPE (Align the top edge of the rear under spoiler with the lower edge of the masking tape.) MASKING TAPE (Remove.) 5309110S 2008 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved. All 40191 (0808) 5 of 6

15. Tighten the self-tapping screws you installed in step 7. If there is a gap, use one (or two) spacer(s) between the rear bumper and the rear under spoiler to prevent excess gaps. Using diagonal cutters, cut the spacers apart. Spacer thickness of 1 and 2 represent 1 mm and 2 mm respectively. Do not combine two "2" spacers together. This creates too large a gap. SELF- TAPPING SCREWS SPACERS (If there is a gap) 5608080S 16. Reinstall all removed parts. 6 of 6 All 40191 (0808) 2008 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved.