Acura RL. Manual - part 633

6. Remove the sunshade (A). 

Fig. 14: Identifying Sunshade 
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7. Remove both front sunshade base sliders (A) and both rear sunshade base sliders (B). 

Fig. 15: Identifying Front Sunshade Base Sliders And Both Rear Sunshade Base Sliders 
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8. Install the sunshade in the reverse order of removal, and check the glass position adjustment (see 

GLASS POSITION ADJUSTMENT ).  

9. Do the moonroof calibration (see RESETTING THE MOONROOF CONTROL UNIT ).  

10. Check for water leaks. Let the water run freely from a hose without a nozzle. Do not use a high-

pressure spray.  

MOTOR REPLACEMENT 

1. Remove the headliner (see HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).  

2. Put on gloves to protect your hands. Disconnect the connector (A), and remove the bolts, then remove 

the motor (B). 

 

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Fig. 16: Identifying Connector, Motor And Bolts With Torque Specifications 
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3. Install the motor in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: 

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Make sure the connector is plugged in properly.  

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Do the moonroof calibration (see RESETTING THE MOONROOF CONTROL UNIT ).  

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Check the motor operation.  

FRAME AND DRAIN TUBE REPLACEMENT 

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see COMPONENT 
LOCATION INDEX ) and the precautions and procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ) 
before doing repairs or service. 

1. Remove these items: 

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Headliner (see HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )  

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Moonroof glass (see GLASS REPLACEMENT )  

2. Put on gloves to protect your hands. Disconnect the motor connector (A). 

Fig. 17: Identifying Motor Connector 
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3. Disconnect the drain tubes (A). 

Fig. 18: Identifying Drain Tubes 
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4. With an assistant holding the frame (A), remove the bolts, starting at the rear, and release the rear 

hooks (B) by moving the frame forward. 

Fig. 19: Identifying Frame Fasteners With Torque Specifications 
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Front Drain Tube  

5. Remove these items: 

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Front door sill trim (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - DOOR AREAS )  

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Kick panel (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - DOOR AREAS )  

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Driver's dashboard undercover (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD UNDERCOVER 
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )  

6. Driver's side: Remove the bolt, and release the hook (A), then move the fuse box (B) as needed. 

 

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Fig. 20: Identifying Fuse Box With Torque Specifications 
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7. To remove a front drain valve (A) from the body, tie a string to the top end of the drain tube, then pull 

the front drain tube (B) down out of the A-pillar. Leave the string in the pillar to use when reinstalling 
the drain tube. 

Fig. 21: Identifying Front Drain Tube And Valve 
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Rear Drain Tube  

8. Remove these items: 

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Spare tire lid (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - TRUNK AREA )  

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Trunk front trim panel (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - TRUNK AREA )  

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Trunk rear trim panel (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - TRUNK AREA )  

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Trunk side trim panel (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - TRUNK AREA )  

9. Tie a string to the top end of the rear drain tube (A), then pull the drain tube down out of the pillar. 

Leave the string in the pillar to use when reinstalling the drain tube. 

 

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