Can I ask, please what they charged you to do that? Thx in advance.Just used the high & low tone horns from a 18 Accord, seems pretty loud to me, parts cost for the two was around $35.00, could have used a set of Hellas with same results. Dealer installed, took about an hour.
It was when the bumper was off and they were upgrading my fogs to LED (factory) so the labor for the horns alone wasn't itemized. I would imagine most dealers would charge an hour or so, when the car is on a lift, bumper is easy, the horns probably 15-20 min, depends on how friendly you are with your dealer. As I've been a customer there for 35years, they tend to cut me some slack. A skilled Honda mechanic can remove a bumper in 10 minutes or so, I know, I got to watch. They usually charge me actual time, not flat rate.Can I ask, please what they charged you to do that? Thx in advance.
Doesn't take a skilled Honda mechanic to take off the bumper inside of 10 minutes. Do it a couple times (granted, the first time you do it, one will probably work slower) and anyone could have that bumper off within 5-10 minutes. DIY guides and videos on the forum were a great help the first time I took off my bumper. It seems a lot more daunting than it actually is. Only tools needed are a flat head screwdriver (to pop bumper clips), phillips head screwdriver (2 screws per fenderwell), 10mm wrench/socket (one bolt per side on the underside) and a 4 or 5mm (cant remember which) allen key for 2 more screws on the underside of the bumper. I also use that allen key to pop the 2 clips that hold the headlight to the grille extension thingies.A skilled Honda mechanic can remove a bumper in 10 minutes or so
Granted....however I was looking at the time my mechanic put the car on the lift, set up the padded support, removed the bumper and disconnected the fog lights and placed the bumper on the padded stand. For some of us who have some age-related issues (can't kneel) who find this simple task difficult, I'd rather watch. I guess in a speed contest it can be done very quickly and efficiently, but it sure helps to have a helper to do it properly and without damage. Kudos to whoever can do this in a driveway, without damaging anything and by themselves, but it still takes some experience, tools available and a padded surface. The mechanic I use is in his 40's, Honda Master Certified, and trains other mechanics. He isn't the fastest in the shop, BUT, has virtually "0" comebacks, he takes the time to do it right. That's predominantly why I have him do both of our Hondas, I also take him to lunch occasionally, good investment!Doesn't take a skilled Honda mechanic to take off the bumper inside of 10 minutes. Do it a couple times (granted, the first time you do it, one will probably work slower) and anyone could have that bumper off within 5-10 minutes. DIY guides and videos on the forum were a great help the first time I took off my bumper. It seems a lot more daunting than it actually is. Only tools needed are a flat head screwdriver (to pop bumper clips), phillips head screwdriver (2 screws per fenderwell), 10mm wrench/socket (one bolt per side on the underside) and a 4 or 5mm (cant remember which) allen key for 2 more screws on the underside of the bumper. I also use that allen key to pop the 2 clips that hold the headlight to the grille extension thingies.
Exactly, just use enough masking tape, plastic pry tool and patienceYou don't need to take off the bumper. I did mine without removing it. I just removed the fog light cover.
I installed a pair of PIAA superior bass horns in my 2019 Sport Touring Hatchback without removing the bumper.
It was a bit of a puzzle trying to figure out how to get them mounted, particularly the front one, needed to install the side one on the bracket then install the bracket to the spot where the original bracket was installed, can't have the front horn on the bracket when doing that because it blocks the mounting hole for the bracket, and once the bracket is installed I can't access the back of the bracket with a tool to hold the nut to mount the front horn. The key was to use an automotive clip on nut (Lowe's part #139391). For the bracket I modified a framing angle (Lowe's part #116207). The blue piece is a 22mm standoff I 3d printed. 5/16" x 1/2" bolt for the side horn and 5/16" x 1.5" bolt for the front horn. For the harness I used the horn adapter from College Hills Honda: https://www.collegehillshonda.com/product/0S18.html and spliced in the two wires that came with the horns.
To tell the truth I didn’t even consider using the original bracket, probably because when I was taking the original horn off I tried removing it from the bracket while installed and I couldn’t get it off so I removed the bracket and tossed the assembly to the side.
Perhaps our horns are different in size, when I install these on my 18 ST, I just used the existing small black bracket, turned it like 90 degrees to make them fit, took me a long time to try though...
Good job! It's great to know the car will sound good when needed