Good tip, Mel! I used a hydraulic floor jack to jack up the rear as I installed each side, which gave me enough clearance to use a standard Phillips. Another tip is to use a nail or something to punch a small hole in each depression on the rear - gives you something to stab the point of the screw into.<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Mel:
An alternative to the short screwdriver would be to replace the Phillips head screws, especially for the rear, with hex head sheet metal screws. I imagine the Honda supplied ones are metric, but there should be a standard size that would work. Performing this swap will allow you to use a 1/4" drive ratchet handle & socket to install the screws. I wish I had thought of this before I started.</font>![]()
<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by porschetr:
For Canadian $, it's $46 for rear(not installed).
You don't have to drill anything, so do it yourself.
You already have front one.
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by rollie66:
The install is very easy. I used a srew bit from my power drill and turned it with a small wrench.</font>
I found that the small screwdriver included with many ceiling fans (mine are Casablanca fans and the screwdriver is very stubby and black) woked pretty well if you don't have a rachet or driver set.<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by rollie66:
The install is very easy. I used a srew bit from my power drill and turned it with a small wrench.</font>
I guess that's why you're "big" rob. OK, I just had to.....<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Bigrob:
I just installed the mud guards myself. I found that it was easiest if I just bit the bullet and removed the rear tires. The front are simple, just turn the wheel, less than 5 minutes. With the rear wheel off, it's also quite easy. And I didn't mind the workout. LOL.
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Huh? You guys down in the States don't get the front splash guard from the factory?<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by LovenLifeInMyOdy:
Was I supposed to get front splash guards or is that only in Canada?
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Seem to be the way to go. I tried to install the in inside screw for 15 mins without any luck. Used the Odyssey to jack up the van a little (left the wheel touching the ground). This gave the clearance to do my job. Also gave me an opportunity to figure out how use the jack.<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Mel:
An alternative to the short screwdriver would be to replace the Phillips head screws, especially for the rear, with hex head sheet metal screws. I imagine the Honda supplied ones are metric, but there should be a standard size that would work. Performing this swap will allow you to use a 1/4" drive ratchet handle & socket to install the screws. I wish I had thought of this before I started.![]()
Happy Installing,
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Got a pic of that?<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by 2002EXL:
Weatherstripping on front hood lip
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2002 US models also have that. It's just a rubber seal attached to the hood and seals the gap between the hood and grill when closed.<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Jim F:
Got a pic of that?
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