Honda Accord: Front Splash Shield Replacement

NOTE: - Put on gloves to protect your hands.

- Take care not to scratch the body.

- When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.

- 4-door is shown; 2-door is similar.

1. Remove the front wheel.

2. Remove the front splash shield (A).

-1. Detach the clip (B) that secures the front splash shield to the body.

-2. Detach the clips (C) that secure the front inner fender (D) and the front splash shield to the body.

-3. From under the front bumper (E), detach the clips (F) that secure the front bumper, the front inner fender, and the front splash shield to the body.

-4. From under the front bumper, detach the clips (G) that secure the front bumper and the front splash shield to the body.

-5. From under the body, detach the clips (H) that secure the front splash shield to the front subframe.

-6. Release the hooks (I) of the front splash shield, then pull out the splash shield.

NOTE: To release the clips, pry up on the center pin at the notch (J).

3, Install the splash shield in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: - If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.

- Push the clips and the hooks into place securely.