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3. Just forward of the front tire there are two
metric bolts to remove from the underside of
the fascia corner with the 10MM socket. Do
this on both sides of the vehicle. Disconnect
the electrical connections from the fascia.
Pull the fascia’s corner out to the side, then
forward to release and set bolts and fascia
aside carefully to be reinstalled later.
NOTE: Some 2005 models may have four
push pins from the bottom edge of the fascia
to remove before the fascia is removed.
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4. Using the 10MM socket, remove the ve
metric bolts from the driver’s side headlight
assembly, pull assembly forward, unplug
electrical connections and set aside to be
reinstalled later. Do this to both sides of the
vehicle.
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5. Remove the two metric bolts on the top of
the metal bumper bracket using a 12MM
socket. These bolts will NOT be reused for the
installation.
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2003-05 Honda Pilot
Installation Instructions
BX2227
When using power drills be aware
of the dangers of torque and drill bit
length.
16. Slide metal bumper back on to the frame rail,
guiding the baseplate on top of frame rail. Align
with the existing holes of the bumper bracket.
Insert two 8MM-1.25 x 30MM hex bolts through
the baseplate into the two existing bumper bracket
holes using 8MM lock washers, and 3/8” at
washers (see arrow). Using a vice grip; clamp
the rear of the baseplate. Using the baseplate
as a template, drill into the frame rail through the
remaining baseplate holes (six). Three are found
on the top of the baseplate, another on the side
resting against the radiator support. Two more
are on the lower portion of the baseplate resting
against the side of frame rail. Do this to both sides
of the vehicle.
