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Rear Roof Trim Removal
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Jumper, here is the thread link for "ALWAYS replace rear roof trim clips/grommets". It has the part number for the 7 grommets and clips which are sold separately, each clip should get a new grommet. See page 2, post mentions rear roof trim flying off, another mentions car wash tearing it off, there are more similar stories on the forum.
Someone said they come off hard, I do not agree. Just use a good trim tool like the one in this photo. I agree the nuts should be enough to hold but apparently are not, they are just small M5 studs and lightweight nuts. Wind can be a very powerful force over a large flat sail area. I know, I am in the Flagpole business. No need for the liquid nails or even sealant mentioned, just play it safe and replace all 7 grommets and all 7 clips.
Hope this helps. Danny K.
http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/...ys-replace-rear-roof-trim-clips-grommets.html
Someone said they come off hard, I do not agree. Just use a good trim tool like the one in this photo. I agree the nuts should be enough to hold but apparently are not, they are just small M5 studs and lightweight nuts. Wind can be a very powerful force over a large flat sail area. I know, I am in the Flagpole business. No need for the liquid nails or even sealant mentioned, just play it safe and replace all 7 grommets and all 7 clips.
Hope this helps. Danny K.
http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/...ys-replace-rear-roof-trim-clips-grommets.html
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i am grateful for your info. slight change for the 2017 ridgeline in that all seven pins are the same. it is part number 9152-stk-a01 clip garnish. i know for sure some clips in the honda 2017 ridgeline are one time use. just not sure about this clip. very impressed with the engineering in how the trim panel is held on. the three bolts just keep the panel down. the whole leading edge locks into the roof to keep the panel secure. i tried to lift the panel off from the bottom and it is solid as a rock. another reason i popped the panel off was that there was what i thought was bug or some piece of rubber hanging down from the rubber weatherstripping. it was the wiring harness wrapped with electrical tape...
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Is all of your rear roof trim panels straight across, or do they appear to be wavy? Odd question, I know.
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I took it apart and it doesn't appear anything is causing the trim to rise up, so I added some washers under the trim where the bolts go to raise it up a bit. It looks a little better, but just thought it was odd that it wasn't straight. I am hoping its not melting 
I have recently noticed the same thing. There's just one section on my 2017 BE that is raised up, but upon closer inspection, there's a gap now in what appears to be some kind of seal, because it is not otherwise noticeable in the gap between the unaffected trim and roof:
Any ideas if this would cause some kind of water intrusion issue?
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