Acura RL. Manual - part 721

6. Remove the screws and separate the actuator (A) from the housing (B), then disconnect the side turn 

signal light 2P connector (C). 

Fig. 9: Identifying Side Turn Signal Light 2P Connector And Housing 
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7. Remove the three screws and power mirror actuator (A). 

Fig. 10: Identifying Power Mirror Actuator And Screws 
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Installation  

8. Route the wire harness of the new actuator through the hole in the bracket and gasket.  

9. Install the actuator, bracket, harness clip, and gasket in the reverse order of removal.  

10. Install the new actuator terminals into the connector in the original arrangement as shown. 

 

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Fig. 11: Identifying Actuator Connector Terminals 
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11. Reassemble in the reverse order of disassembly. Be careful not to break the mirror holder when 

reinstalling it to the actuator.  

12. Reinstall the mirror assembly to the door.  

13. Operate the power mirror to ensure smooth operation. 

 

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2005-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT

Moonroof (Body Electrical) - RL 

COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX 

Fig. 1: Identifying Moonroof Component Location 
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RESETTING THE MOONROOF CONTROL UNIT 

Resetting the moonroof is required when any of the following have occurred. 

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The moonroof was moved manually with the battery dead or disconnected.  

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The moonroof motor was replaced with a new one.  

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Any of components related to the moonroof were replaced. 

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Wind deflector  

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Moonroof glass  

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Moonroof seal  

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Moonroof glass bracket  

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Moonroof cables, etc.  

To reset the moonroof control unit, do these steps. 

1. Close all doors and trunk.  

2. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

3. Press and hold the tilt switch, and turn the ignition switch ON (II). 

 

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4. Release the tilt switch, and turn the ignition switch OFF.  

5. Repeat steps 2 and 3 four times.  

6. Press and hold the moonroof open switch until 3 seconds after the moonroof is fully opened.  

7. Press and hold the moonroof close switch until 3 seconds after the moonroof is fully closed (tilted).  

8. Confirm that the moonroof control unit is reset by using the moonroof AUTO OPEN and AUTO 

CLOSE function.  

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM 

Fig. 2: Moonroof Component - Circuit Diagram (1 Of 2) 
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