Hatchback Grille installed into 2016 Sedan (with Pics)

[Molatte]

So I went back to the dealer today and saw my original Service Advisor (haven't seen her in a month) and told her about the issue. So the manager that I called several days ago did indeed inform her I was coming her way about the issue and she took the car in immediately as soon as I saw her. To my surprise, 15 minutes later the car was done; implying that what they did in the back was just forcefully push the bumper in, in hopes that it doesn't come back out and I leave 'satisfied.'

After the first try, I told her that I wanted to take the car for a spin and see if it would pop back out. I drove 5 miles and went back and told her it did pop out. This time, one of the service managers took the car himself and this time it'd be a bit longer than the first attempt. After he tries to fix it, the car is shown as above.

I'm now at home and the bumper still pops out but not as bad as it did. There were lots of hand marks on the left and right side of the bumper, which means they did try to remove the bumper. At this point, I've no more time to come back to the dealer because I have other things to attend to. But it does look like I'm ready to give on the bumper issue until the time comes for me to sell the Touring (in ~6 months) and fix it then.

Either that or I get another competent dealer, who installed my Type R steering, to fix it. My family bought 5 cars in the last 2 years from this particular dealer and I'm very disappointed with their service quality.

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[Rob_13]

The suspense in this thread is killing me lol. After my install I was having the same issue and when I took off the bumper again I saw the broken clips under the headlights so I'm betting that's what happened at the dealer. To replace them is very easy, it's a couple of 10mm bolts holding in the lights, unplug the lights and then you just take them out and screw the clip assembly back on.

do you have the part number, i cant seem to find in any of the diagrams on the honda estore

 

[Space Lord]

do you have the part number, i cant seem to find in any of the diagrams on the honda estore

Yes I do!
71190-TBA-A00 left side
71140-TBA-A00 right side

 

[Molatte]

To provide an update,

I went back to the dealer again today and they've finally admit that the clips on the right side of the bumper has broken off. They've ordered the clips from the collision center and all I have to do is wait for the parts to come in. The dealer will cover the cost, apparently. The total is $130.

 

[HondaPro]

I broke a clip too but it was left closer to middle. They are just too brittle with very little flex. But I also notice the painted strip is not clipped into your grill. I can see the slots where they clip in. You have some serious gap going on as if things are not reinstalled properly.

To provide an update,

I went back to the dealer again today and they've finally admit that the clips on the right side of the bumper has broken off. They've ordered the clips from the collision center and all I have to do is wait for the parts to come in. The dealer will cover the cost, apparently. The total is $130.

 

[Molatte]

I broke a clip too but it was left closer to middle. They are just too brittle with very little flex. But I also notice the painted strip is not clipped into your grill. I can see the slots where they clip in. You have some serious gap going on as if things are not reinstalled properly.

Yeah if its that noticeable by picture, just imagine how noticeable it is in person.

Update: I got a call today from the collision center and they said the part is ready and I've already booked an appointment with them to install it next Wednesday; free of charge.

 

[MikeyMcFly]

About to this on Tuesday. One question though, do you absolutely have to remove the bumper? I've tried looking on YT for a DIY but no luck. What tools do I need? Either this or I get the dealer to install for me for about $140.

How much did you buy the grill for? I've been checking online but the shipping is super expensive to ship to California.

 

[Molatte]

How much did you buy the grill for? I've been checking online but the shipping is super expensive to ship to California.

I bought the grill for about $230 at my local dealer. I'd say its worth the price considering you get the 2 year warranty when you buy it there.

 

[StrixCivic]

grabbed it from here. https://www.hondapartsnow.com/

below are the part numbers you would need

Front Grille: 71121-TGG-A01
Front Emblem Base: 71125-TGG-A01
Right Front Grille Extension Assembly: 71124-TED-T01
Left Front Grille Extension Assembly: 71129-TED-T01

Hi there,

I am trying to replace chrome with glossy black, and i came across your reply.
Before i make purchase, i wanna make sure they fit my 2017 Civic Sedan Touring and they are glossy black.
Because when i enter these parts number and my vehicle model,
It pops up this error message - Sorry, this part does not fit the vehicle you selected
Please let me know if they actually fit.

Thanks

 

[HondaPro]

Hatch grill does fit a civic sedan.. look at my garage. I did it

 

[NeoDragons]

Hi there,

I am trying to replace chrome with glossy black, and i came across your reply.
Before i make purchase, i wanna make sure they fit my 2017 Civic Sedan Touring and they are glossy black.
Because when i enter these parts number and my vehicle model,
It pops up this error message - Sorry, this part does not fit the vehicle you selected
Please let me know if they actually fit.

Thanks

it will fit, just use the part number i showed there, most of us have already swaped out our grilles with the hatchback grille, myself included. on the very first page of this thread and very first post is pics of my car with it installed

 

[StrixCivic]

grabbed it from here. https://www.hondapartsnow.com/

below are the part numbers you would need

Front Grille: 71121-TGG-A01
Front Emblem Base: 71125-TGG-A01
Right Front Grille Extension Assembly: 71124-TED-T01
Left Front Grille Extension Assembly: 71129-TED-T01

it will fit, just use the part number i showed there, most of us have already swaped out our grilles with the hatchback grille, myself included. on the very first page of this thread and very first post is pics of my car with it installed

Thank you for prompt response. I will be ordering them soon.

 

[StrixCivic]

Hatch grill does fit a civic sedan.. look at my garage. I did it

Thanks for the confirmation.
I did go to your profile and garage, cant see any pictures there, do i need to follow you or anything.

 

[CivicsClass]

Thank you for prompt response. I will be ordering them soon.

Upload pictures when you do the switch! We’d all love to see

 

[StrixCivic]

Upload pictures when you do the switch! We’d all love to see

Sure, i will once i install it.

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