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il38694 · 08-06-2005, 10:47 PM

My 05 EX-L has a small piece of rubber seal sticking out above the license plate panel on the tail door. Does anyone has any suggestion to fix this?

cwa107 · 08-06-2005, 10:56 PM

Hrmmm... kinda hard to put it into context in my mind at that angle. Is there any way we could get a more "wide angle" shot?

il38694 · 08-06-2005, 11:11 PM

The rubber seal is nearly by the Honda logo.

wwong · 08-07-2005, 12:19 AM

I had to remove this panel when I installed the rear view camera. IT IS NOT EASY. Take it back to the dealer and have them repair it. If you just cut it off, you may break the seal and water could seep in.

il38694 · 08-07-2005, 01:22 AM

Hi wwong,

I did not take it back to the dealer because I thought they might just cut it off and I could not prove that they did or they did not do it. What is behind the panel? If I leave it like that, can the water get inside?

jay · 08-07-2005, 01:39 AM

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Originally posted by il38694
Hi wwong,

I did not take it back to the dealer because I thought they might just cut it off and I could not prove that they did or they did not do it. What is behind the panel? If I leave it like that, can the water get inside?

The illustration from Majestic Honda shows you what's behind it.

jay · 08-07-2005, 01:41 AM

And here's the illustration of the license holder.

slowildcat · 08-07-2005, 05:37 PM

Hello il38694 ,

I have an '05 EX-L as well and have exactly what you showed in your picture...a small piece of rubber seal sticking out to the right of the Honda logo on the tailgate.

I was tempted to cut it or try to force it back in, but what wwong wrote made sense. If I cut it now, 3-4 months later if it rains like it did last year here in Cali, I am going to regret it.

For me, as long as I am in warranty period...it's the dealers work. I am planning to take mine in the next month or two.

BigDogDad · 08-26-2005, 02:07 PM

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Originally posted by il38694
I did not take it back to the dealer because I thought they might just cut it off and I could not prove that they did or they did not do it.

That's a good point. Hopefully your dealer can be trusted to do it the right way.

Wolfman_matt · 08-27-2005, 02:09 PM

il38694 - I had the exact same annoying problem with my Pilot so I took it back to the dealer during the warranty period for repair...

...you've already guessed what they did to repair it. Snip, snip. Not happy and I probably should have made them replace the whole gasket but I never got around to it.

OnHonda11 · 08-27-2005, 02:17 PM

I have the same problem in the same spot. I too have wondered what the "fix" will be. When I had something like this by my rear spoiler, they just pushed it back it.

il38694 · 08-27-2005, 07:23 PM

I thought I was the only one, but at least 3 other owners have a small piece of rubber seal sticking out in the SAME location. Honda can claim that they have a very consistent quality control.

I did not take my 05 EXL back to the dealer. I know they will just cut it off.

Do I need to remove the inside panel in order to replace the license plate light? If so, I will fix the rubber seal at that time.

GACrabill · 09-21-2005, 12:14 AM

I had this same problem on my '03.

I gently pushed the seal back into place, but of course it started showing again in a few weeks.

So, I stopped closing the hatch by pushing on the Honda "H" emblem .... problem solved.

Now I close the hatch by pushing on the license plate. This method has kept the seal in place for at least 18 months.

il38694 · 09-21-2005, 12:41 AM

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Originally posted by GACrabill
I had this same problem on my '03.

I gently pushed the seal back into place, but of course it started showing again in a few weeks.

How did you push the seal back inside the license plate? It is a very tight fit between the license plate and the tail door panel.

GACrabill · 09-21-2005, 12:59 AM

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Originally posted by il38694

How did you push the seal back inside the license plate? It is a very tight fit between the license plate and the tail door panel.

It was so long ago that I don't really remember. I did not use any tools.

Mine wasn't actually broken .... just bowing out from the crack. I probably used both hands with thumbs pressing on the bottom edge hoping to get a little wider crack at the top and then using fingers and fingernails to ease the stuff back into the crack.

08-06-2005, 10:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
cwa107 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Middletown, PA Posts: 2,495 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hrmmm... kinda hard to put it into context in my mind at that angle. Is there any way we could get a more "wide angle" shot? __________________ 2010 Honda Pilot EX-L 4WD, Dark Cherry Pearl w/ black leather - equipped with black side steps, WeatherTech Floorliners and USA SPEC iPod Integration 2010 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Premium - Ruby Red Pearl 2005 Honda Pilot EX 4WD (traded)

08-07-2005, 12:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
wwong Super Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,368 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I had to remove this panel when I installed the rear view camera. IT IS NOT EASY. Take it back to the dealer and have them repair it. If you just cut it off, you may break the seal and water could seep in. __________________ Custom Non Slip Foam Pads for the Honda Pilot, Click here to visit my website 2003 Honda Pilot EXL-NAV, Starlight Silver, #86733 "Featured Pilot March 2004" EXTERIOR-Perfect Fit Hood Guard, Lower Trim, Lower Trim Garnish, Bumper Garnish, Fog Lights with Eurodezigns H3 bulbs, Wheel Locks, Fender Flares, Crossbars, Door Mirror Covers, Vent Visors, Running Boards, Rear Splash Guards, Trailer Hitch, Pilot #PM555 Stainless Steel Exhaust Tips, Euro Dezigns H4 replacing Sylvania Silverstars, Tire Minders, EX emblem, Third Brake Light Decal, Michelin CT, Chrome OEM Wheels, Muth Signal Mirrors, Sylvania #885 Back Up Lights INTERIOR-Wooden Shift Lever, Wood Grain Interior Trim, All Weather Mats, Cargo Cover, Cargo Organizer, Cargo Tray, Cargo Liner, Trunk Organizer, Broadway Optics Mirror, Raybrig R130 ELECTRONICS-Networkcar, Power Inverter, Nav DVD upgrade V.2.11C, Rear View Camera CUSTOM ACCESSORIES- Door Edge Guard, Foam Pads for Center Console and 2nd Row Activity Tray, Foam Pads for Doors and 3rd Row Bins and Cupholders, Dead Pedal Cover, Cargo Storage Pad, Padded Glove Box, Sunglass Holder Pad, Pillar Protection Tape, Fog Light Covers, Door Reflectors, Cargo Liner Velcro Replacement Kit, Chrome h-p License Plate Frame, VTM-4 emblem, Chrome Accent for the OEM Lower Trim, Chrome Accent for the OEM Running Boards, Chrome Grille Accent, Navi Screen Protector, Non-Slip Pad for the OEM Cargo Tray, hp.org sticker and tee

08-07-2005, 05:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
slowildcat Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 18 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hello il38694 , I have an '05 EX-L as well and have exactly what you showed in your picture...a small piece of rubber seal sticking out to the right of the Honda logo on the tailgate. I was tempted to cut it or try to force it back in, but what wwong wrote made sense. If I cut it now, 3-4 months later if it rains like it did last year here in Cali, I am going to regret it. For me, as long as I am in warranty period...it's the dealers work. I am planning to take mine in the next month or two. __________________ 2005 Steel Blue EX-L Accessories: All-Season Floor Mats, Cargo Tray, Wheel locks, Mudguards, Pilot Pads from wwong, '06 Conversation Mirror ----------------------------- 2001 Subaru Impreza RS

08-27-2005, 02:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
Wolfman_matt Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Apex, NC Posts: 176 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	il38694 - I had the exact same annoying problem with my Pilot so I took it back to the dealer during the warranty period for repair... ...you've already guessed what they did to repair it. Snip, snip. Not happy and I probably should have made them replace the whole gasket but I never got around to it. __________________ Sagebrush Pilot EX I-VES DVD fog lights MDX Wheels Chrome side steps chrome grill and handles Yakima Rack Woodgrain steering wheel

08-27-2005, 02:17 PM	#11 (permalink)
OnHonda11 Really OnHonda12 now! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Georgetown, Ontario Posts: 655 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have the same problem in the same spot. I too have wondered what the "fix" will be. When I had something like this by my rear spoiler, they just pushed it back it. __________________ On a Sabatical from Honda at present. Hope to get back into the Honda market in a year or so. Doing the leasebusters.com thing by assuming short leases with low km's and high cash incentives. Tired of lease mileage restrictions yet don't want to buy just for that sake either.

08-07-2005, 01:22 AM	#5 (permalink)
il38694 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: CA Posts: 322 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hi wwong, I did not take it back to the dealer because I thought they might just cut it off and I could not prove that they did or they did not do it. What is behind the panel? If I leave it like that, can the water get inside?

08-27-2005, 07:23 PM	#12 (permalink)
il38694 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: CA Posts: 322 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I thought I was the only one, but at least 3 other owners have a small piece of rubber seal sticking out in the SAME location. Honda can claim that they have a very consistent quality control. I did not take my 05 EXL back to the dealer. I know they will just cut it off. Do I need to remove the inside panel in order to replace the license plate light? If so, I will fix the rubber seal at that time.

09-21-2005, 12:14 AM	#13 (permalink)
GACrabill Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 32 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I had this same problem on my '03. I gently pushed the seal back into place, but of course it started showing again in a few weeks. So, I stopped closing the hatch by pushing on the Honda "H" emblem .... problem solved. Now I close the hatch by pushing on the license plate. This method has kept the seal in place for at least 18 months.

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