Replacing Upper Grille Molding on a 2013 Honda CR-V

[@cherylann5845]

My trim piece came off in the car wash too. Was quoted $100 just for the trim not including labor at my dealership and said heck no! I’ve never worked on anything on a car a day in my life, never even changed a tire or battery myself. Thank you so much for this video! I just finished doing it myself 😁

[@houseonthemend]

Favorite comment of the day!!! I’m so glad it helped you!

[@johnbaldock6353]

You Go Girl.🇬🇧👍

[@columbo234225]

Like everyone else here, I lost my top grill piece in a car wash. I was very grateful to find this video and appreciate the effort it took to film it. I would like to add a few comments from my experience replacing the piece of trim. First, expect to take the whole grill off. That’s not shown here, but I don’t know how else you’d ever get to the 3 screws from behind. It’s easy to unscrew the remaining broken off pieces and to screw on the new trim piece with the grill off (you may need to hold the broken off piece with a pair of needle nosed pliers while you turn the screw). Second, expect to break at least one and possibly more of the yellow clips, because they’re very old by now. I broke all four bottom clips, and then had to break one of the replacement pieces off when I put it on upside down. Someone on Amazon had recommended buying the yellow clips when you buy the trim piece, and I’m glad I listened and spent the $9 to get 20 extras when I ordered the trim piece. Third, you’ll need a VERY long flat screwdriver to reach from the side to the left and right to get to the upper 2 yellow clips. I’d say at least 9 inches. A regular length flat screwdriver will work for the bottom four clips. Fourth, watch the video to which this creator links in his description. I found it to have all the detailed information I needed to get the grill off and replace the trim piece. Kudos to this creator for making this video and for linking to one that goes into more detail.

[@houseonthemend]

Thank you very much.

[@mohammadmahbuburrahman8089]

Found this video really helpful! Just bought a 2013 crv and realized that it was missing.

[@houseonthemend]

I’m so glad it was helpful!!

[@jenniferdavis6771]

Thank you so much! I lost the top chrome piece in a car wash, as well, and am going to fix. This has been super helpful!!

[@houseonthemend]

Jennifer you’re very welcome.

[@kellybowman226]

Here because of a car wash as well. Guess i need to wash it myself or go touchless from now on. Im going to give it it shot. Thank you for this video

[@houseonthemend]

You are very welcome. I hope it’s helpful.

[@caitlincaldie3170]

My car was a car wash victim as well! I'm so thankful for this video, super helpful and the way it was edited and filmed was perfect to explain and get all the steps done easy. Appreciate you!

[@houseonthemend]

Thank you, Caitlin, for your kind comments! I’m so glad it helped you.

[@Shady7149]

Thanks man! My molding piece also came off when In a car wash and the replacement piece has been sitting in my room since I couldn’t figure out how to get the old barrel pieces off! This video helped a lot, thanks for the clarity and help!

[@houseonthemend]

Michael you’re very welcome.

[@mattlapointe5814]

Bro, thanks to YOUR VIDEO, I managed to change it 😊. Thank you!! My god she looks beautiful now

[@houseonthemend]

That makes me so happy!!!

[@georgelaurence8198]

I believe I'd lost my upper grille piece in a car wash recently. The part arrived today and after a brief look, I realized it wasn't just a simple "snap it in be done with it" job. Thank you for a very explicit video. I hope when I finally decide to tackle it that the removal and replacement of those screws becomes apparent. Thanks again!

[@houseonthemend]

You’re very welcome George. I wish it was easier.

[@darbiek9481]

I lost mine in the carwash too! I bought that piece over a year ago and trued to drill my pieces out too. I was trying to think of a way to glue it in. Thankyou for the video i cant wait to fix mine!

[@houseonthemend]

You are very welcome.

[@Twin_solo_az]

This video saved me so much time. I haven’t started this yet, just got the part, looked at where it needs to go, and could tell there’s going to be more to it than I thought. Your discovery of the center and end screws saved me so much time and hassle.

[@houseonthemend]

Glad to hear it, Eric. Good luck!!

[@davidb032]

Thank you for the video! I replaced the upper chrome trim piece on my wife’s CR-V today with no problem. Well, the yellow plastic clips were a little difficult because they were hard to see, but with a little work they came loose. The rest was pretty straight forward.

[@houseonthemend]

@davidb032 fantastic!

[@xrayhonda2456]

Just wanted to say thank you. The video was a big help.

[@houseonthemend]

I’m so glad it was helpful.

[@jeffmiller9208]

Thank you! I just got a 2013 CRV today with a new trim piece, but no idea of how to attach it. The Honda parts diagram is certainly no help, and as you said, it's hard to tell whether those shiny pieces are metal screws or plastic clips or broken trim. Thank you for showing all of the steps so clearly. That would have taken a long time for me to figure out myself.

[@houseonthemend]

Jeff you are very welcome.

[@mslyndamc2097]

Perfect! I was quoted $200 to replace the chrome trim on my 2014. There was no way I was going to pay that if I could do it myself. Especially not for a $30 part I found on Amazon. Thank you. I almost gave up.

[@houseonthemend]

You are very welcome

[@jerrypete8670]

2013 CRV. Just lost the top chrome strip in a car wash. $30,000 + for a car made of plastic 🤨. A lot to be said for vehicles made in 50’s that had trim made from real metal that did not fall off of cars. Video is spot on. Thanks

[@houseonthemend]

Jerry you are very welcome!

[@MarkPelletier-ds1cy]

Exact model, trim and even color as mine! Usually I can figure these things out but you saved me a lot of guesswork. Thanks.

[@houseonthemend]

You are very welcome!

[@everydaywithe859]

Thank you so much for this video! I have a 2013 CRV and lost the top Grill peace. I have no idea how it is possible at the car wash because I did go recently but didn’t realize it. This was very helpful and I plan on replacing it myself. Thanks again

[@houseonthemend]

You’re very welcome.

[@bravoone17]

Same thing happen to me too, from the car wash last weekend. After watching your video and one other video I went ahead and order the replacement part that came in today and installed it tonight. Thank you. Mike

[@houseonthemend]

You are very welcome.

[@02JEFFREY87]

Straight to the point instructions. Thank you!

[@houseonthemend]

Jeff you are very welcome.

[@arobi6269]

The video is spot on. Note that I have a 2014 CRV and the removal and replace are the same. Once I looked at the video, it was a 25 minute job. Only difference is that my grill came in an 12 x 18 x 36 box.

[@houseonthemend]

A Robi thank you for your kind comments. I’m so glad it helped you.

[@SpatulaCity1989]

This is exactly what I needed. But also now realizing it’s a bigger job than just snapping it in….

[@houseonthemend]

Yes indeed, much to my disappointment as well.

[@user-hr1gg2nh6b]

Sir, thank you! I’m a car wash victim as well. You are a lifesaver!

[@houseonthemend]

J you are very welcome.

[@cliinchmtnman]

Excellent. Very helpful. Could not have made this repair without your help.

[@houseonthemend]

So glad it helped!!

[@jeffcessna]

There is a good video on removing the grille. You have to insert a phillips screw driver on the six yellow fasteners. I noticed the one in the video was broken. You come in from the bottom for the ones at the bottom of the grill but you come in from the side on the tops ones.

[@houseonthemend]

Jeff thank you for sharing!

[@dnburbancomando]

Link to the video? I’m having issues getting to the two on the outside under the lights

[@allmres]

@@dnburbancomando you will need a long screwdriver. It's hard to see but there is room to insert it. I would help with the. Video but I would have to search for it as well and I am unable to right now.

[@armandomorales5857]

Thanks for making this video, My wife's crv is also missing this part

[@Susan70003]

What is everyone doing for all of the window trim/rubber seal that is lifting up? can it be reglued back down?

[@howardroll5068]

Helpful info after a drive through car wash kept mine.

[@houseonthemend]

So glad it helped, Howard.

[@rebeccabright9271]

I think I lost my top piece in a car wash as well. What’s with all the car washes? LOL Anyways, thank you, as I went to a body shop and it was going to be $150 for them to do it when I was able to purchase the piece for $24.99. It arrives today, so I’ll be tackling this. Videos like this make it easier for single women to handle things themselves without having to rely on others. So thank you so much!

[@houseonthemend]

Rebecca you are very welcome.

[@haleemaford3865]

Thank you sooo much I lost my top chrome in a car wash as well super helpful God bless you 🙏🏽💜you’re appreciated

[@houseonthemend]

Haleema you are very welcome!

[@MrSaeedted]

Thanks for making this video. It’s very helpful

[@houseonthemend]

You’re very welcome, Ted. I’m so glad it helped you.

[@serenegreene6984]

Thank you so much! Very helpful. I'm going to get that part ordered and try this myself.

[@houseonthemend]

Good for you!! That’s the goal of every video on this channel.

[@joelvinkle3986]

Wow. I am so glad I found this before I tried to do it. 😊

[@houseonthemend]

Joel I hope it was helpful.

[@wendymiller7539]

I was just looking up Junk yards because the carwash did the same to my wife's CR-V. But the other link to the grill will not run or play. Thanks for your video. I'm using my wife's computer. LOL

[@houseonthemend]

You are very welcome.

[@kyjoenino]

Great video - 45 minutes start to finish. Be sure to watch the referenced video on to detach the yellow clips. They’re hard to find and get to!

[@houseonthemend]

Joe thank you for your kind comments. I’m glad the video helped.

[@dnburbancomando]

Joe Sullivan where’s the 45 min video?

[@delholford987]

Very clear and instructive. Thank you.

[@houseonthemend]

You are very welcome, Del.

[@brenth2858]

I appreciate the effort and video, but for those looking, there is another video that better shows how to remove the whole front assembly and it is much easier to replace.

[@garysimmons1144]

Thank you, your video was extremely helpful!

[@houseonthemend]

You're welcome, Gary! I’m so glad it was helpful.

[@jimb9916]

That saved me a lot of time. Thank You!

[@houseonthemend]

You are very welcome! I’m so glad it was helpful.

[@darrylking5543]

great job, will come by and do my trim.

[@houseonthemend]

Thank you, but my hope is to help people do it themselves.

[@ianglen2374]

I too lost the upper grille molding in a car wash and the new piece has been sitting in my garage for a while . This and the referenced other video are very useful, but I still cant open these two top yellow clips . I even made a special tool that helped me get around the issue of shining a light, prying with a philips driver and trying to see where I was prying! It is difficult to know how much pulling pressure to put on the grille without breaking something plastic! My local HOnda dealer said the whole bumper had to come off and it was a pretty expensive job. So...has anoyne else had success with releasing the yellow clips and if so do they have any hints?

[@corinnekudel6491]

I found this video that really helped me better visualize how to handle the yellow clips. I hope it helps you too! kzbin.info/www/bejne/paKZlGprltyomKc

[@ianglen2374]

Got it! After getting a good idea of the yellow clip configuration From the videos it was really all about knowing how much pressure to pull with to get the grille off - too much and the thing cracks and the repair bill just got bigger. But it does need a good firm pull. When its off make sure you dont drop these three little screws that hold the top trim on. All told it was a 90 minute job, going really slowly and carefully! Thanks again for the videos.

[@sophiaconstantine6512]

This was so helpful! Thank you!!!

[@houseonthemend]

Sophia you are very welcome!!

[@jonathandoyle3481]

This is fantastic- exactly what I needed! Thanks so much!

[@houseonthemend]

Jonathan you are very welcome!

[@adbaro3448]

Great video exactly what I was looking for, can you please let me know where did you get the part numbers?

[@houseonthemend]

Adrian I searched the schematic on Rockauto.

[@jimparks8670]

I appreciate the reply. Unfortunately, I cannot figure out how to release the yellow clip. I see them (two), and have felt around them for the “clip” but nothing. If I just pry between the yellow base and gray plastic I am concerned I’ll break the connection. I am going to call it a day. Again, thanks for the reply. Jim

[@houseonthemend]

Jim I found the video linked in the description to be very helpful with the yellow clip.

[@kaiskop6292]

Can anyone share tips on how to get the yellow clip off? The video linked is showing as "private" and I cannot view it? I see the yellow clip but I see no part of it that will "unclip". Any tips would be greatly appreciated

[@horriblehasher]

Access it from under the care and the from the side. They are quite difficult to get to.

[@zercuil_grease4310]

I have an 04 accord with an 07 front bumper on it would this be the same install process

[@stuntmatt7124]

Wow, super helpful, THanks !

[@houseonthemend]

You are very welcome.

[@lizziepoon4468]

I lost my piece also at a car wash too. I got my replacement piece and thought that I can just pop it right back in then realize there's more to it. I was about to give up and I stumble upon your video. I proud myself as a pretty handy woman, but for the life of me, I just couldn't get it out of the yellow clips. Can you clarify that in order to get to the corner clips, I have to get to the bottom of the car and not from the side through the grille? Please help! Thank you.

[@Keyrollup]

Thank u so much for this video much needed!!!

[@houseonthemend]

You are very welcome!

[@cynthiagaboury1103]

Hi, very helpful your video thanks alot 😊 But do you know the name and where I can buy the silver clip you broke in the video? I have two of them broke so I need this for the instalation 🙈

[@houseonthemend]

Cynthia I always go to rockauto.com first and then compare prices on Amazon and eBay.

[@Susan70003]

While you have the grill off, clean the radiator following sweat project cars you tube how too. your ac will run better cooler after cleaning the radiator

[@jkmize8]

Where exactly are the yellow clips? I see three just under the grill or are they located further back under the car? How do you pry them loose which direction?

[@lincbond442]

My top chrome piece was actually stolen by some unscrupulous person. All he left behind were broken clips. The Honda dealer quoted me $113 for a replacement piece so I got one on ebay for $31 plus tax. I plan to put it on as soon as I can.

[@houseonthemend]

I hope this is helpful.

[@horriblehasher]

Dude. You broke the upper yellow clip (or it was broken before). It should have a tab in the middle just like the four you did not bother to remove along the bottom of the grill. There are four small slots along the bottom that allow easy acces to those clips so the entire grill can be removed. The most difficult part of this is accessing those two top yellow clips. (I see someone already pointed this out.)

[@hopemanson3818]

Awesome video Thank you

[@houseonthemend]

You are very welcome.

[@RockinHoney]

A car wash just blew off the upper grille trim of my 2013 CRV.. I came here to figure out how to get all those pins off without breaking them. They are so brittle!

[@houseonthemend]

I hope this helps!

[@issamalidrissi]

Thank you so much for the video

[@houseonthemend]

You are very welcome!

[@necessaryvolitio]

How do you get the black plastic pegs off? You kinda glossed over that, and for the life of me, I can't figure out how to get them off.

[@alvinaveiro9519]

Very helpful sir

[@houseonthemend]

Thank you, Alvin!

[@esty721]

Very nice! Much appreciated

[@houseonthemend]

Thank you, Esteban!

[@jacky2887]

Thank you so much!!! excellent video

[@houseonthemend]

You’re very welcome. I’m so glad it helped you.

[@alf6633]

went underneath to find those yellow clips, but they are so brittle, they broke when trying to release.

[@houseonthemend]

That’s too bad. Thank you for sharing your experience.

[@MaXFaRaDaY77]

Seems we all have lost this same piece at the car wash 😂

[@houseonthemend]

Definitely a weakness in the front grille.

[@treeandstoveguy]

I didn't go through all the comments... I am wondering if you upgraded your headlights or do they put enough light out for night driving? Mine look kinda like yours and are getting really cloudy. Thanks

[@houseonthemend]

I used this technique on our Land Rover headlights with great results… Restoring Headlights on a Land Rover LR3 - Ep.15 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXWnfHqGZ9yVrqs

[@ncooty]

Just what I needed.

[@houseonthemend]

Ncooty I’m glad it helped!!

[@jimparks8670]

Excellent video!!!! Thank you so much.

[@houseonthemend]

Jim you are very welcome. Hope it helped.

[@THD360]

Center clip, what did you do to it? Did you remove by saw or unscrew? Thank you.

[@houseonthemend]

I did not use a saw.

[@AlbertoDiaz-oh6ly]

Where did you buy the grill replacement part from?

[@houseonthemend]

Alberto I purchased the replacement from Rock Auto. Link is in the description. I also left a link for Amazon so you can compare pricing.

[@teeeand8423]

I’m looking for a how to replace 2013 lower door molding. Any recommendations?

[@houseonthemend]

Teee I’m afraid not.

[@JV-mw1oe]

What’s the best way to pry open the yellow clip?

[@houseonthemend]

JV I carefully used a flat head screwdriver.

[@psfgtech]

Good Car Wash locally, people do complain about it's too powerful, but, my car is 10 yrs old, I bought part, I'll pay my mechanic $80 cash to do this

[@5thwheelinpals371]

Thanks so much!! Big help👍🏼

[@houseonthemend]

Mark you are very welcome!!

[@peterrhyne2504]

Thank you thank you thank you!

[@houseonthemend]

Peter you are very welcome!

[@elizabetegladyscapozio596]

Onde compraram essa peça?

[@houseonthemend]

In the video description there are two links to the replacement piece.

[@jthanh1]

Thank you !

[@houseonthemend]

You are very welcome.

[@psfgtech]

I'm actually thinking my old mechanic took apart that area for other work, then didn't reconnect it , and it fell off. Oh Boy

[@richardcoleman6339]

Should look at replacing headlight assembly, the entire grille is easier to remove

[@houseonthemend]

Great tip

[@BRIANMWEISS]

Thanks, jumping off the train, haha

[@houseonthemend]

You’re welcome, Brian.

[@aliteach13]

Can you show us how to release the yellow clips without having to go under the vehicle....

[@houseonthemend]

No I can’t. I had to go under the vehicle to reach them.

[@bob88061]

Yellow clips can be ordered off Amazon, search for 91578-TOA-003

[@houseonthemend]

Thank you for sharing, Bob.

[@kingirvin7686]

Are we really all here after a carwash lmao

[@houseonthemend]

Haha definitely seems to be a common theme.

[@norrie365]

I wish you would show where the clips actually are

[@houseonthemend]

There is a four inch gap between the grille and the radiator. Please advise the camera lens that has a four inch focal length and I will consider purchasing it.

[@dariogodoy5819]

You are not showing the whole process

[@storyragland2004]

You literally skip the hardest part of the process

[@houseonthemend]

Which part?