Acura RL. Manual - part 634

Fig. 22: Identifying Rear Drain Tube 
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10. Install the frame and drain tube in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: 

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Before installing the frame, clear the drain tubes and drain valves using compressed air.  

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When, installing, tie the string that was left in the pillar to the top end of the new drain tube and 
pull it up into the roof.  

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Check the frame seal.  

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Clean the surface of the frame.  

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When installing the frame, first attach the rear hooks into the body holes.  

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Make sure the connectors are plugged in properly.  

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When connecting the drain tube, slide it over the frame nozzle at least 10 mm (0.39 in.).  

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Install the tube clip (A) on the drain tube (B) as shown. 

Fig. 23: Installing Tube Clip Onto Drain Tube 
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After all parts are installed, including the headliner, do the moonroof calibration (see 
RESETTING THE MOONROOF CONTROL UNIT ).  

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Adjust the glass position alignment (see GLASS POSITION ADJUSTMENT ).  

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

pressure spray.  

DRAIN CHANNEL SLIDER AND CABLE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT 

1. Remove the frame (see FRAME AND DRAIN TUBE REPLACEMENT ).  

2. Remove these parts from the frame: 

 

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Sunshade (see SUNSHADE REPLACEMENT )  

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Moonroof motor (see MOTOR REPLACEMENT )  

3. Put on gloves to protect your hands. Remove the screws (A, B) securing the slide stops (C), and cable 

tube rear brackets (D), cable tube side bracket mounting bolts (E) and the cable tube mounting screws 
(F) from both sides of the frame (G). 

Fig. 24: Identifying Drain Channel Slider And Cable Assembly With Torque Specifications 
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4. Turn both cable tube side brackets (A) up to release the hooks (B) from the holes in both sides of the 

frame. 

 

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Fig. 25: Identifying Tube Side Brackets And Hooks 
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5. Pivot the glass brackets (C) down by sliding the link lifters (D) back, then slide both glass brackets 

back with the link lifters.  

6. Slide the cable assembly (E) half-way.  

7. Remove the slide stops (A) and the drain channel sliders (B) from both sides. 

Fig. 26: Identifying Slide Stops And Drain Channel Sliders 
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8. Slide the cable assembly (A) and both glass brackets (B) back, remove the deflector sliders (C) from 

both glass brackets, then remove them from the frame (D). 

 

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Fig. 27: Identifying Cable Assembly And Glass Brackets 
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9. Install the slider and cable assembly in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: 

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Damaged parts should be replaced.  

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Apply molybdenum grease to the glass bracket (A) and guide rail portion of the frame (B) 
indicated by the arrows. 

Fig. 28: Identifying Glass Bracket And Frame 
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Before reinstalling the motor, make sure both link lifters are parallel, and in the fully closed 
position.  

 

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