INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Accessory Application Publications No. All 28593 2006 RIDGELINE P/N 08F23-SJC-100 Issue Date FEB 2005 PARTS LIST Center front bumper trim (Not used if the vehicle is equipped with a front lower trim.) Left front bumper trim Right front bumper trim Left rear bumper trim TOOLS AND SUPPLIES REQUIRED Phillips screwdriver Flat-tip screwdriver Ratchet 8 mm and 10 mm Socket Masking tape Isopropyl alcohol Shop towel Gloves Drill 3 mm and 10 mm Bits 1 3/16 in. (30 mm) and 2 in. (51 mm) Holesaw File Eye protection (face shield, safety goggles, etc.) Touch up paint Blanket Center punch INSTALLATION Right rear bumper trim 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: 15 Brackets (Three of these brackets are not used if the vehicle is equipped with a front lower trim.) 15 Nuts (Three of these nuts are not used if the vehicle is equipped with a front lower trim.) Be careful not to damage the body finish. This bumper trim kit should only be installed if the ambient air temperature is above 60 F (15 C). To allow the adhesive time to cure, do not wash the vehicle for 24 hours. 1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio, then write down the radio presets. 2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery. 2 EPT sealers (Used only when the vehicle is equipped with a front lower trim.) 2005 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved. All 28593 (0502) 08F23-SJC-1000-91 1 of 8
Installing the Front Bumper Trim 3. Open the hood, remove the front bumper (seven clips, four bolts, two short step bolts and two selftapping screws). Place the front bumper on a blanket. If equipped, remove the lower trim. CLIPS (7) If you are also installing a front lower trim, go to step 10; otherwise, go to step 4. 4. On the inside of the front bumper, locate the three marks for the front bumper trim. Center punch the three marked locations on the front bumper. While wearing eye protection, drill a 1 3/16 in. (30 mm) hole through the three marked locations. First drill with a 3 mm drill bit, and finish with a 1 3/16 in. (30 mm) holesaw. Remove all burrs from the edges of the holes with a file. Be careful not to confuse the marks with those provided for front lower trim. MARK FOR SELF- TAPPING SCREWS (2) MARKS FOR LOWER TRIM (Do not drill these marks.) SHORT STEP BOLT BOLTS (4) 3923044H CENTER PUNCH 1 3/16 in. (30 mm) HOLESAW DRILL (3 mm bit) 2 of 8 All 28593 (0502) 2005 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved.
5. On the back of the center front bumper trim, peel back 1 1/2 to 2 in. (3-5 cm) from each long adhesive backing, and attach it to the front of the trim with masking tape. Remove the three short adhesive backings. 8. While holding light pressure on the trim, carefully remove the adhesive backings from the trim. After removing the adhesive backings, hold the trim firmly against the front bumper with the palm of your hand for 30 seconds. SHORT ADHESIVE BACKING (Remove.) CENTER CENTER LONG ADHESIVE BACKING Peel back 1 1/2 to 2 in. (3-5 cm) from the adhesive tape, and attach it to the front of the trim with masking tape. ADHESIVE BACKING 3002011H 6. Using isopropyl alcohol on a shop towel, clean the areas where the center front bumper trim will attach. 7. Position the center front bumper trim on the front bumper, and install three brackets and three nuts. Do not tighten the nuts at this time. CENTER Engage the retaining tab on the bracket in the cutout. 9. Tighten the three nuts. 3002031H If you are NOT installing a front lower trim, go to step 15. 10. Center punch the ten marked locations on the front bumper. While wearing eye protection, drill a 10 mm hole through the ten marked locations. First drill with a 3 mm drill bit, and finish with a 10 mm drill bit. Remove all burrs from the edges of the holes with a file. MARK FOR LOWER TRIM BRACKET NUT STUD MARKS (10) MARK FOR (Do not drill these marks.) CENTER PUNCH CENTER 3002021H DRILL BIT First drill with a 3 mm drill bit, and finish with a 10 mm drill bit. DRILL 2005 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved. All 28593 (0502) 3 of 8
11. Get the left front bumper trim. While wearing eye protection, drill a 3 mm hole through the mark on the inside of the left front bumper trim. 13. Remove the adhesive backing from the left front bumper trim, and attach one EPT sealer to the inside edge of the left front bumper trim. DRILL (3 mm BIT) EPT SEALER Align the top end. ADHESIVE BACKING MARK 4610031H 12. Using a 2 in. (51 mm) hole saw, drill through the hole you just made from the outer surface side of the left front bumper trim. Remove all burrs from the edges of the hole with a file, and apply touch up paint. Allow the touch-up paint to dry before proceeding to the next step. 2 in. (51 mm) HOLE SAW 4902040H 14. Repeat steps 11 thru 13 to mark and drill the right front bumper trim. 15. On the inside of the front bumper, locate the six marks for the outer front bumper trim. Center punch the six marked locations on the front bumper. While wearing eye protection, drill a 1 3/16 in. (30 mm) hole through the six marked locations. First drill with a 3 mm drill bit, and finish with a 1 3/16 in. (30 mm) holesaw. Remove all burrs from the edges of the holes with a file. CENTER PUNCH 3 mm HOLE made in step 6. 4730040H 1 3/16 in. (30 mm) HOLESAW DRILL (3 mm bit) 4 of 8 All 28593 (0502) 2005 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved.
16. On the back of the left front bumper trim, peel back 1 1/2 to 2 in. (3-5 cm) of each adhesive backing, and attach it to the front of the trim with masking tape. 19. While holding light pressure on the trim, carefully remove the adhesive backings from the trim. After removing the adhesive backings, hold the trim firmly against the front bumper with the palm of your hand for 30 seconds. ADHESIVE BACKING ADHESIVE BACKING Peel back 1 1/2 to 2 in. (3-5 cm) from the adhesive tape and attach it to the front of the trim with masking tape. 3002042H 17. Using isopropyl alcohol on a shop towel, clean the areas where the left front bumper trim will attach. 18. Position the left front bumper trim on the front bumper, and install three brackets and three nuts as shown. Make sure the tab from the center front bumper trim is between the two retaining tabs on the left front bumper trim (if installed). Do not tighten the nuts at this time. 20. Tighten the three nuts. 3003012H 21. Repeat steps 16 thru 20 to install the right front bumper trim. 22. Reinstall the front bumper. Check that all retaining clips are installed properly. BRACKET Engage the retaining tab on the bracket in the cutout. NUT STUD TAB RETAINING TAB 3002052H 2005 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved. All 28593 (0502) 5 of 8
Installing the Rear Bumper Trim 23. Open the tailgate. 24. Remove the left rear taillight. Remove two bolts, and pull the left taillight out toward you to release two clips and release the connector. Unplug the vehicle connector, and remove the left taillight. CONNECTOR TAB RIGHT SIDE TAB 25. Remove the rear bumper: Remove the license plate (two bolts). Remove the two bolts, ten self-tapping screws and six clips from the bumper. With the help of an assistant, pull the bumper out toward you, unplug the two connectors and remove the bumper. Set the rear bumper on a blanket. CLIPS (6) CONNECTOR BOLT CLIPS (2) REAR BOLT LEFT TAILLIGHT CONNECTOR 3924012H SELF-TAPPING SCREWS (10) LICENSE PLATE BOLT 3003064H 6 of 8 All 28593 (0502) 2005 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved.
26. On the inside of the rear bumper, locate the six marks. Center punch the six marked locations on the rear bumper. While wearing eye protection, drill a 1 3/16 in. (30 mm) hole through each marked location. First drill with a 3 mm drill bit, and then finish with a 1 3/16 in. (30 mm) holesaw. Remove all burrs from the edges of the holes with a file. 28. On the back of the left rear bumper trim, peel back 1 1/2 to 2 in. (3-5 cm) from each adhesive backing, and tape it to the front of the trim. LEFT REAR MARKS (6) 1 3/16 in. (30 mm) HOLESAW CENTER PUNCH DRILL (3 mm bit) 3003021H ADHESIVE BACKING Peel back 1 1/2 to 2 in. (3-5 cm) from the adhesive tape, and tape it to the front of the trim. 3003034H 29. Using isopropyl alcohol on a shop towel, clean the areas where the left rear bumper trim will attach. 30. Position the left rear bumper trim on the rear bumper, and install three brackets and three nuts as shown. Do not tighten the nuts at this time. 27. Measure 9 mm down from the top outside edge on the left side of the rear bumper, and mark the rear bumper with masking tape. END OF CURVED SURFACE LEFT REAR BRACKET NUT Engage the retaining tab on the bracket into the cutout. STUD REAR REAR 9 mm MASKING TAPE 4609010H LEFT REAR 3003042H 2005 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved. All 28593 (0502) 7 of 8
31. Align the upper line of the bumper trim with the masking tape. While holding light pressure on the trim, carefully remove the adhesive backings from the trim. After removing the adhesive backings, hold the trim firmly against the rear bumper with the palm of your hand for 30 seconds. ADHESIVE BACKING REAR LEFT REAR 3003052H 32. Tighten the three nuts. 33. Repeat steps 27 thru 32 to install the right rear bumper trim. 34. Reinstall all removed parts. Check that all retaining tabs and clips are installed properly. 35. Check that all wire harnesses are routed properly and all connectors are plugged in. 36. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery. 37. Reset the clock, and reset the radio station presets. NOTE: Whenever the battery is disconnected, the driver s window AUTO function is disabled. 38. Start the engine. Push down on the driver s window switch until the window is fully open. 39. Pull up on the driver s window switch to close the window completely, then hold the switch for 2 seconds or more. 40. Lower and raise the window to check the operation of the driver s window AUTO function. 8 of 8 All 28593 (0502) 2005 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved.