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2017 sh300i instrument cover removal

Posted: Fri Dec 24, 2021 6:54 pm
by Billymc
I've been a diy biker most of my adult life but for the life of me I can't figure out how to remove the instrument covers on my 2017 sh300i. Very frustrating. Can't :oops: :oops: see the screw heads I need to get at. Manual shows where they are on pre-2017 models but my later model must have a change. HELP!

Re: 2017 sh300i instrument cover removal

Posted: Sat Dec 25, 2021 3:03 am
by Symcity

Re: 2017 sh300i instrument cover removal

Posted: Sat Dec 25, 2021 12:54 pm
by Billymc
Partly thank you. The PDF shows the handle cover garnish being removed but doesn't say how exactly. It does show four or five attachment points but not clear if they are clips of some sort or screwed. I have a couple of labels on the cover which I guess may be covering screw heads. Can anyone say how they've managed to remove this? I need to get to the brake fluid reservoir.
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Re: 2017 sh300i instrument cover removal

Posted: Sat Dec 25, 2021 1:26 pm
by Symcity
This video is from a slightly older model but maybe of some assistance

Re: 2017 sh300i instrument cover removal

Posted: Sat Dec 25, 2021 10:10 pm
by Billymc
Thanks but the cover arrangement on the later model is different. Removal instructions are most illusive.

Re: 2017 sh300i instrument cover removal

Posted: Sun Dec 26, 2021 12:08 pm
by Billymc
Honda seems determined that only Honda dealers with access to the official workshop manual be allowed to top up or replace brake fluid. Ridiculous.

Re: 2017 sh300i instrument cover removal

Posted: Sun Dec 26, 2021 2:00 pm
by Symcity
I think it’s a case of employing the hairdryer to the panel being removed and “carefully prise it off” the pdf i gave you clearly shows where the tabs/lugs are located

Re: 2017 sh300i instrument cover removal

Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2021 10:14 pm
by Billymc
Ahhh so you think it should just pull off? Why the hairdryer?

Re: 2017 sh300i instrument cover removal

Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2021 8:51 am
by horobags
It softens the plastic and makes it more flexible.

Re: 2017 sh300i instrument cover removal

Posted: Wed Dec 29, 2021 8:24 am
by Billymc
Thanks all for the help.