Acura RL. Manual - part 386

Fig. 6: Identifying Front Bumper Lower Plate, Front Bumper And Fasteners With Torque 
Specifications 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

3. Install the plate in the reverse order of removal.  

FRONT AIR SPOILER REPLACEMENT 

Special Tools Required  

Push pin puller 07AAC-SJAA100 

1. Remove the clips (A, B) from under the front bumper (C). 

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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Fig. 7: Identifying Front Bumper And Clips 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

2. Pull the front air spoiler (D) out to release the hooks (E), then remove the spoiler.  

3. Install the spoiler in the reverse order of removal.  

FRONT BUMPER PROTECTOR REPLACEMENT 

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

2. Remove the front bumper protector (A) by releasing the hooks (B) and clip (C). 

NOTE:

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

NOTE:



Take care not to scratch the front bumper. 



Put on gloves to protect your hands.  

 

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Fig. 8: Identifying Front Bumper Protector, Hooks And Clip 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

3. Install the front bumper protector in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: 

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Check if the clips is damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace it with a new one.  

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Push the hooks and clips into place securely.  

LOWER GRILLE REPLACEMENT 

Special Tools Required  

Push pin puller 07AAC-SJAA100 

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

2. Remove the lower grille (A). 

1. Release the headlight washer tube (B) from the hooks (C) on the lower grille.  

2. Detach the clips (D) from the front bumper.  

3. Remove the outside temperature sensor clip (E) and wire clip (F) from the lower grille.  

4. Release all of the hooks (G), and then remove the lower grille from the bumper (H) by lifting it 

up. 

NOTE:



Take care not to scratch the front bumper. 



Put on gloves to protect your hands.  

 

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Fig. 9: Identifying Lower Grille Clips And Hooks 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

3. Install the front bumper lower grille in the reverse order of removal. Push the hooks into place 

securely.  

FRONT BUMPER DUCT TRIM REPLACEMENT 

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

2. Remove the front bumper duct trim (A) by releasing the hooks. 

Fig. 10: Identifying Front Bumper Duct Trim 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

3. Install the front bumper duct trim in the reverse order of removal, push the hooks into place securely. 

NOTE:



Take care not to scratch the front bumper. 



Put on gloves to protect your hands.  

 

2007 Acura RL 

2005-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Bumpers - RL

  

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