Acura RL. Manual - part 385

Fig. 78: Identifying Backing Plate And Parking Brake Cable Bracket With Torque 
Specifications 
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3. Remove the parking brake cable (C) from the parking brake cable bracket.  

4. Install the parking brake cable in the reverse order of removal, and adjust the parking brake (see 

PEDAL FREE PLAY ). Apply the parking brake firmly 10 times, then adjust it again.  

 

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2005-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT

Bumpers - RL 

FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION 

Special Tools Required  

Push pin puller 07AAC-SJAA100 

1. Remove these items: 

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Front air spoiler (see FRONT AIR SPOILER REPLACEMENT )  

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Upper grille cover (see UPPER GRILLE COVER REPLACEMENT )  

2. Remove the bolts (A), screws (B), and clips (C) securing the front bumper (D). 

Fig. 1: Identifying Front Bumper And Fasteners With Torque Specifications 
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3. Pull on the front bumper (A) at the wheel arch areas to release it from the hooks (B) on the side 

spacers (C). 

NOTE:

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Have an assistant help you when removing and installing the front 
bumper.  

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Take care not to scratch the front bumper and body.  

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Put on gloves to protect your hands.  

 

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Fig. 2: Pulling Front Bumper 
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4. With the help of an assistant, pull the wheel arch portion away from the side spacer (A) while pulling 

the front bumper (B) to release the bumper from the hooks (C) on the corner upper beam (D). 

Fig. 3: Pulling Side Spacer, Front Bumper And Hooks 
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5. Disconnect the front fog light connectors (A), outside temperature sensor connector (B), and headlight 

washer tube (C), then remove the front bumper (D). 

 

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Fig. 4: Identifying Front Fog Light Connectors, Outside Temperature Sensor Connector And 
Headlight Washer Tube 
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6. Release the hooks, then remove the front bumper absorber (A). 

Fig. 5: Identifying Front Bumper Absorber 
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7. Install the bumper in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: 

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Make sure the front fog light connectors and outside temperature sensor connector are plugged 
in properly, and the headlight washer tube is connected properly.  

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Make sure the front bumper engages the hooks (of both corner upper beams and side spacers) 
on each side securely.  

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Check if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace them with new 
ones.  

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Push the clips and hooks into place securely.  

LOWER FRONT BUMPER PLATE REPLACEMENT 

1. Remove the front bumper (see FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).  

2. Remove the bolts (A) and loosen the bolts (B), then remove the front bumper lower plate (C) from the 

front bumper (D). 

NOTE:

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Take care not to scratch the front bumper. 

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Put on gloves to protect your hands.  

 

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