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January 2017

A16040F Version 2

Installing an Accessory Trunk Lid Spoiler? Always Use the Metric
Rotabroach Master Hole Cutting Kit and the Deburring Tool
AFFECTED VEHICLES
All models with available accessory trunk lid spoiler
EDITOR'S NOTE: This article revises the one posted in April 2016. Changes are highlighted in ellow.

Installing an accessory trunk lid spoiler? The clips holding the spoiler in place are very sensitive to material thickness
around the edges of the trunk lid holes. If you have metal burrs in the holes, the clips won't seat properly and you'll wind
up with gaps or a loose fit between the spoiler and the trunk lid. Poorly seated clips can also cause water leaks into the
trunk compartment, leading to comebacks.
To ensure a trouble-free and leak-free installation, be sure to use the Metric Rotabroach Master Hole Cutting Kit
(T/N BLR11201 SO) and the Deburring Tool (T/N DEBUR300). Both of these are required special tools that, used
together, will produce clean, burr-free holes.
METRIC ROTABROACH
MASTER HOLE
CUTTING KIT
(TIN BLR1120 1SO)

DEBURRING TOOL

(TIN DEBUR300)

The Rotabroach kit includes various size Rotabroach bits that do the job quickly without bending or tearing through the
sheet metal. The deburring tool provides the finishing touch. Just pop in either one of the black interchangeable blades
(the silver one is just for brass or cast iron), insert the tool into each of the trunk lid holes, and whirl it around with your
wrist so the spinning blade scrapes all of the edges of the hole. Make sure you vary the tool angle so your reach all of the
edges.
If you get a vehicle with a previously installed accessory trunk lid spoiler that has gaps or is loose, remove the spoiler,
thoroughly deburr both the top and bottom of each trunk lid hole with the deburring tool, make sure the mounting surface
is clean and free of any adhesive materials, then install or replace the spoiler as needed.
All current installation instructions include the Rotobroach kit and deburring tool, although some earlier ones may not.
Regardless, always use these tools when installing the accessory trunk lid spoiler. If you'd like to see them in action,
be sure to check out the Tech2Tech video "Accessory Trunk Lid Spoiler Installation Tips."
Need more of these tools? You can order them on line from the Honda Tool and Equipment Program. From the iN main
menu, click on SERVICE, then Tool and Equipment Program under Quick Links. This takes you to their site. From
there just enter the part number in the box and click on Search. You're taken right to the order page. You can also give
them a call at 888-424-6857; a rep will be glad to help you.

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