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Acura RL. Manual - part 492

3. Install the side clips (A) on the side sill panel (B).

Fig. 21: Identifying Side Sill Panel And Clip
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4. Install the side sill inner trim (C) on the side sill panel, and install the clip (D).

5. Hold the panel up, and fit all the side clips into the holes in the body, then push on the panel until the

clips snap into place.

6. Install all the expansion clips (D).

7. Install the front splash guard (E) (Canadian model), and the screws (F, G).

SIDE SILL PROTECTION TAPE REPLACEMENT

1. Slowly peel off the old side sill protection tape.

2. Clean the side sill panel bonding surface with a sponge dampened in alcohol. After cleaning, keep oil,

grease, and water from getting on the surface.

3. Peel the adhesive backing from the side sill protection tape.

4. Align the side sill protection tape (A) with the edge of the side sill panel (B), then press if into place.

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Fig. 22: Identifying Side Sill Protection Tape
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REAR LICENSE TRIM REPLACEMENT

1. Remove the trunk lid trim (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - TRUNK LID ).

2. Remove the screws from the rear license trim (A).

Fig. 23: Identifying Rear License Trim And Screws
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3. From inside the trunk lid, remove the nuts securing the rear license trim (A).

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.

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Fig. 24: Identifying Rear License Trim With Torque Specifications
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4. Gently close the trunk lid, and pull the rear license trim (A) out to detach the clip, then remove the

trim. Take care not to scratch the trunk lid.

Fig. 25: Pulling Rear License Trim
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5. Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:



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



Push the clip into place securely.

TAILLIGHT TRIM REPLACEMENT

Special Tools Required

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *

* Available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment Program; call 888-424-6857

NOTE:



Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage
when prying components.



Take care not to scratch the body.

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1. Detach the clips and the hooks (A), then remove the taillight trim (B).

Fig. 26: Identifying Taillight Trim, Clips And Hooks
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2. Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:



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



Push the clips and hooks into place securely.

TRUNK OPENING PANEL REPLACEMENT

Special Tools Required

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *

* Available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment Program; call 888-424-6857

1. Remove the taillight trim.

2. Separate the double-sided adhesive tape (A), and use a trim tool to detach the pins (B) of the trunk

opening panel (C).

NOTE:



Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage
when prying components.



Take care not to scratch the body.

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