Acura RL. Manual - part 493

Fig. 27: Identifying Double-Sided Adhesive Tape, Pins And Trunk Opening Panel 
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3. Install the trunk opening panel in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: 

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Scrape off the remaining double-sided adhesive tape from the cover and body, then clean the 
cover and body surface with a sponge dampened in alcohol.  

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Apply new adhesive tape (A) to the trunk opening panel (B).  

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Push the adhesive portions and pins into place securely. 

Fig. 28: Identifying Trunk Opening Panel And Adhesive Tape 
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EMBLEM/STICKER REPLACEMENT 

1. Clean the body surface with a sponge dampened in alcohol. After cleaning, keep oil, grease, and water 

from getting on the surface.  

2. Apply the emblem/sticker where shown. When installing the ULEV sticker on the inside surface of 

the left rear door quarter glass, align the sticker with the edge of the glass mark and black ceramic as 
shown, then press the sticker into place, and remove the application tape. 

NOTE:

When removing the emblems/stickers, take care not to scratch the body.

 

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Fig. 29: Views Of Emblem And Sticker Replacement 
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2005-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT

Frame - RL 

FRAME BRACE REPLACEMENT 

Fig. 1: Identifying Frame Brace Components With Torque Specifications 
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SUBFRAME REPLACEMENT 

Special Tools Required  

 

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Frame positioning guide pin 070AG-SJAA10S

FRONT SUBFRAME TORQUE 

After removing the subframe mounting bolts and front suspension subframe rear bracket mounting bolts, be 
sure to replace them with new ones. 

Fig. 2: Identifying Subframe Components With Torque Specifications 
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FRONT SUBFRAME ALIGNMENT 

NOTE:

Using the special tool, make the front suspension subframe alignment as the 
following sequence.

 

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