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Review on Honda Civic 1996-2011, Ridgeline Element 2003-2011, CR-V 1997-2006 Hood Release Latch Handle Repair Kit - XtremeAmazing by Chris Smotherman

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Need to cut plastic off linkage to install new handle length first

I like two screws for attachment. Some only have one screw. I wish it was a Phillips head instead of an Allen key. Lost the Allen key twice. Restored only once. Dug up my Allen keys. I like that it's metal and not glued plastic like the original. To be fair, the original lasted 19 years and collapsed in 28 degrees below zero. And I never oiled the bolt. I lubricated the cable and latch after this installation. I watched a video on YouTube and set it to 8 over zero outside with the heater on. Photos show the process. It works but I never felt like the hex screws were tight, maybe they're just cutting into the cable but it works great. I'll take a closer look when the weather warms up. Good product, works well.

Pros
  • For Honda CIVIC 1996 - 2011, 1997 - 2006 CR-V, 2003 - 2011 Ridgeline Element, 2006 - 2014. Honda Ridgeline
Cons
  • Good but not great