Acura RL. Manual - part 171

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Side impact sensor(s) (second) for the side(s) that deployed  

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Rear safing sensor  

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Roof trim  

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A-pillar trim  

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B-pillar trim  

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C-pillar trim  

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Front grab handle  

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Rear grab handle  

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All related trim clips  

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Sunvisor  

After a moderate to severe side or rear collision, inspect for any damage on the side curtain airbag or other 
related components. Replace components as needed. 

A-Pillar Trim  

Fig. 371: Identifying A-Pillar Trim Rivets 
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B-Pillar Trim  

 

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Fig. 372: Identifying B-Pillar Trim Rivets 
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C-Pillar Trim  

Fig. 373: Identifying C-Pillar Trim Rivets 
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During the repair process, inspect these areas: 

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Inspect all the SRS wire harnesses. Replace, do not repair, any damaged harnesses.  

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Inspect the cable reel for heat damage. If there is any damage, replace the cable reel.  

After the vehicle is completely repaired, turn the ignition switch ON (II). If the SRS indicator comes on for 
about 6 seconds and then goes off, the SRS is OK. If the indicator does not function properly, use the HDS 
SRS Menu Method to read the DTC (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ). If you 
cannot retrieve a code, do the SRS symptom troubleshooting.

 

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CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE HEADLINER/PILLAR TRIM OVERLAP 

To prevent the side curtain airbag from deploying and damaging the pillar trim, the overlap between the 
headliner and pillar trim must be less then 15 mm. To check the overlap, do this: 

1. Install the headliner (A) and the pillar trim (B). 

Fig. 374: Identifying Headliner And Pillar Trim 
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2. Using masking tape on the headliner, mark the upper edge of each pillar trim. 

Fig. 375: Masking Tape On Headliner 
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3. Remove the pillar trim, and measure the headliner overlap. 

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If the overlap is less than 15 mm (0.6 in.), remove the tape, and install the pillar trim.  

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If the overlap is more than 15 mm (0.6 in.), go to step 4. 

 

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Fig. 376: Measuring Headliner Overlap 
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4. Carefully trim the headliner with a utility knife, reducing the overlap to less than 15 mm. 

Fig. 377: Trimming Headliner With Utility Knife 
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5. Remove the tape, and install the pillar trim.  

DRIVER'S AIRBAG REPLACEMENT 

REMOVAL 

1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then wait for 3 minutes before starting work.  

2. Remove the access panel (A) from the steering wheel, then disconnect the driver's airbag 4P 

connector (B) from the cable reel. 

 

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