Try different ones at home, and buy more of the same size or guess and buy the size that looks correct..you can't hurt anything

 

Thanks for confirming, I just ordered the kit you linked and will be throwing away the 4 screw type clips. Reading on the Honda fit forums these are used there as well, anything 10mm should work though

 

I changed the oil out on the HRV today and used a tool for clips that I found in my dad's tool box. It made removing that bottom cover a lot easier and I didn't break any clips this time. It looks similar to this.

Here's a pretty good deal on clips + the tool.
https://smile.amazon.com/Bumper-Fas...1WJQC28/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1540186348&sr=8-7&keywords=push+clips+Honda+tool

 

I have those style clips and the threaded ones on my engine cover. Can these replace the threaded clips? I question if the stock car came with them or if it's what the dealer replaced a few with... They're a pain in the ass

 

Has anyone attempted the conversion on the AWD model? I can't believe there is no cover for this car. I know from experience my 2010 Civic based on the R18 engine deteriorated rapidly - engine mounts done at 50K, every bolt rusted through, etc.

 

Hello! I have a 2016 HRV Ex-L Navi AWD with no splash guard installed. I notice an extra 3/4" reinforcement on the crossmember under the transfert case which prevent to install the original splash guard. I ordered the part from Honda & I trimmed it of by 2" of the rear part. All other 6 screws were installed as per Honda specs. For now, I used TyRaps for the rear end but on my next oil change, I will weld fit some plastic extender from the part I previously cut off & install better fastener.
The part cost at regular price at Honda: $67cdn + hardware. I assume that it will cost me $7000 in gasoline in the next 4 years & if I save 0.5% in fuel economy, it will be paid off & all the mud, salt, etc won't get to my engine. I presumed Honda will built one that fit in 2017 so you may wait for it & buy it already trimmed!!

See that post above.

 

How-to remove Engine Splash guard

Steps:
1 remove 3 front clip (easy)
2 remove all 6 metal screws (easy)
3 remove 4 plastics phillips screw

can be tough. Once you know it's easy. you need to remove center plastic screw first (I used a flat screwdriver to remove it, it's not possible to remove it with a phillips screwdrivers.

 

How-to remove Engine Splash guard

Steps:
1 remove 3 front clip (easy)
2 remove all 6 metal screws (easy)
3 remove 4 plastics phillips screw

can be tough. Once you know it's easy. you need to remove center plastic screw first (I used a flat screwdriver to remove it, it's not possible to remove it with a phillips screwdrivers.

Do you happen to know what size the metal screws are? I went to remove the guard for maintenance only to find it was only being held by 3 of the plastic screw rivets and missing all metal screws! I am wanting to go and buy new metal screws to replace those missing.

 

I had hard time with engine slash guard

 

https://www.amazon.com/GOOACC-Retai...rtsman/dp/B008427D88/ref=pd_sim_263_7?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=3QHT09YYR99FCVDX6B3D

or

https://www.amazon.com/Honda-Acura-Bumper-Clips-Accord/dp/B0040CRREG

There are a ton of them on amazon for $5 with prime shipping. Thanks for the search term, I may buy a bag just to have on hand!

 

use Honda bumper clip as search term.

expect the item to ship from China.

 

you can get a bag of 20/30 clips on eBay for like $3. same thing for fender clips, my old civic used to have those falling off left and right.

 

I tried searching on ebay for these clips in bulk, but can't find any that says "compatible" with the 2016 HR-V. Is there a particular size needed for the HR-V?

 

It's almost impossible to remove some of those without breaking them. I broke about 3-4 of them when I removed the front bumper.

 

That's true, but they are readily available at auto parts stores.

 

Don't have the FWD, but I assuming you meant these?

 

most of those clips under the car, you use a flat head to pop out the center and then just pull down.

 

Along these lines, I have the FWD and recently did my own oil change. To do the oil change requires removing the lower engine cover. How ITF do you get the plastic push screws out without breaking them? And more importantly where do you find them once you break them?

 

Part number is 91514-TG1-T01
Try this link:
http://www.hondapartsnow.com/genuine/honda~clip~cover~lower~91514-tg1-t01.html
You might be able to find them cheaper elsewhere like Amazon.

 

Another hidden gem for the 2WD versions is the amount of space in the spare tire area! I could fit like 4 glove boxes worth of crap in there if I wanted to.

I wonder if rock chips and road debris are reduced with the plastic panels, it's kinda neat to see how hidden everything is under there (until you have to work on it or install a hitch)

 

I am curious to your $67 part. the parts are $100 and $150+ in the USA.

 

post pics of your under-cover on the awd. have been eyeing to do this too.

 

Hello! I have a 2016 HRV Ex-L Navi AWD with no splash guard installed. I notice an extra 3/4" reinforcement on the crossmember under the transfert case which prevent to install the original splash guard. I ordered the part from Honda & I trimmed it of by 2" of the rear part. All other 6 screws were installed as per Honda specs. For now, I used TyRaps for the rear end but on my next oil change, I will weld fit some plastic extender from the part I previously cut off & install better fastener.
The part cost at regular price at Honda: $67cdn + hardware. I assume that it will cost me $7000 in gasoline in the next 4 years & if I save 0.5% in fuel economy, it will be paid off & all the mud, salt, etc won't get to my engine. I presumed Honda will built one that fit in 2017 so you may wait for it & buy it already trimmed!!

 

I own the LX (BIG FOOT ) New York edition HRV and yes the whole under carriage of the car is protected with pannel covers. Visually the bottom of the car is pretty much flat from front to back.
My hypothisis is that they are for aerodynamics , hence the improved fuel economy. The whole underside of the car is flat from front to back giving the car a slip stream effect. I think they dont do it on the AWD cars because the transfer cases and rear drive shaft attatchments are bulky. Any form of covers wold probably increase drag due the myriad of shapes and angles it would have to be and it would definately further decrease graound clearence and eventually get ripped out from under the car with any from of off road use the first time it bottoms out. So I would guess you are much better off with out it.

 

If anything, that panel could get in the way of underbody car washes. Possible corrosion problem! Just a thought.

 

I will be doing oil and filter changes. I'm glad to see the filter is easy to get to, my last two cars had the filter behind the engine block facing the firewall. Could not see them and had to find them by feel, fun when the car is fully warmed up!


Just curious as to why Honda would only put it on the 2WD version and with the nasty corrosive winter road treatments they use in the northeast US, any protection would be welcome.


If I ever see a 2WD version parked somewhere I will take a peek to see how well it covers, but it is not high on my mod list. All weather floor and cargo mats, roof rack and hitch are more important to me.

 

Just curious as to why Honda would only put it on the 2WD version and with the nasty corrosive winter road treatments they use in the northeast US, any protection would be welcome.
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The FWD version is rare as Big Foot in the snow belt states.

 

From my understanding it is more for aerodynamics/fuel economy than engine protection. Perhaps with the AWD gear hanging out behind the engine, the cover didn't help the fuel economy enough to be included/modified for the AWD variants. You should be happy that you don't have to remove that cover for oil changes (if you do them yourself)!

 

The 2013 civic I traded in had the 1.8 liter and he underbody panels as well. Trust me, that motor was still filthy from road salt and dirt, it doesn't help much.