Honda CR-V: Tailgate
The tailgate will lock when you lock
the driver’s door with the key, the
remote transmitter, the master door
lock switch, or the lock tab on the
driver’s door.
To unlock the tailgate, turn the key
clockwise twice, push the rear of the
master door lock switch, or push the
UNLOCK button twice on the
remote transmitter.

To open the tailgate, push the
release, and lift up. To close the
tailgate, use the tailgate handle to
lower it, then press down on the
back edge.

Keep the tailgate closed at all times
while driving to avoid damaging the
tailgate and to prevent exhaust gas
from getting into the interior. See
Carbon Monoxide Hazard.
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If the power door lock system cannot
unlock the tailgate, unlock it
manually.
Place a cloth on the top side of the
cover to prevent scratches, then use
a small flat-tip screwdriver to rem
EX-L and Canadian EX models
See pages for important safety
information and warnings about how to
properly position the seats and seatbacks.
The controls for the power
adjustable driver’s sea
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Component Location Index
TAILGATE SIDE TRIM
Removal/Installation
TAILGATE UPPER TRIM
Removal/Installation
QUARTER PILLAR GLASS TRIM
Removal/Installation
REAR DOOR OPENING SEAL
Removal/Installation
B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM
Removal/Installation
FRONT DOOR OPENING SEA
NOTE: Do not damage or drop the combination switch as the steering angle
sensor is sensitive to shock and vibration.
1. Remove the steering wheel.
2. Remove the steering column covers and the cable reel.
3. Remove the combination switch assembly.
4. Remove the combination light switch (A) and t
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