Acura RL. Manual - part 797

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The operation of the driver's seat position sensor must be checked after any of these actions (see
DRIVER'S SEAT POSITION SENSOR OPERATION CHECK ):

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Driver's seat position sensor replacement

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Cover plate (front side of driver's seat slide rail) replacement

SEAT CUSHION - PASSENGER'S SEAT

NOTE:

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Put on gloves to protect your hands.

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Apply oil to the pivot portions of the slide lock.

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Apply multipurpose grease to the sliding parts and pivot portions of the
seat tracks.

Fig. 16: Identifying Seat Cushion Components And Fasteners With Torque
Specifications (Driver's Seat)
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The front passenger's weight sensor (SWS) unit must be calibrated after any of these actions (see
FRONT PASSENGER'S WEIGHT SENSOR UNIT CALIBRATION ):

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Front passenger's seat replacement (including any seat components)

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Replacement of the seat weight sensors

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Replacement of the front passenger's weight sensor unit

NOTE:



Put on gloves to protect your hands.



Apply oil to the pivot portions of the slide locks.



Apply multipurpose grease to the sliding parts of the seat tracks.

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When tightening the weight sensor mounting bolts, tighten the bolts in
the sequence shown. Improper tightening could cause the front
passenger's airbag system to malfunction.

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Make sure the weight sensor unit connectors are plugged in properly.

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Make sure the weight sensor wires are routed properly so they are not
pinched and do not interfere with other parts.

Fig. 17: Identifying Seat Cushion Components And Fasteners With Torque

2007 Acura RL

2005-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Seats - RL

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FRONT SEAT LINKAGE DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY

DRIVER'S SEAT

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The operation of the driver's seat position sensor must be checked after any of these actions (see
DRIVER'S SEAT POSITION SENSOR OPERATION CHECK ):



Driver's seat position sensor replacement



Cover plate (front side of driver's seat slide rail) replacement

PASSENGER'S SEAT



The front passenger's weight sensor (SWS) unit must be calibrated after any of these actions (see
FRONT PASSENGER'S WEIGHT SENSOR UNIT CALIBRATION ):



Front passenger's seat replacement (including any seat components)

Specifications (Passenger's Seat)
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

NOTE:



Put on gloves to protect your hands.



Apply oil to the pivot portions of the slide lock.



Apply multipurpose grease to the sliding portions and pivot portions of
the seat tracks.

Fig. 18: Identifying Driver's Seat Components And Fasteners With Torque
Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

2007 Acura RL

2005-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Seats - RL

Friday, June 05, 2009 3:27:16 PM

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Replacement of the seat weight sensors

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Replacement of the seat weight sensor unit

FRONT SEAT LUMBAR SUPPORT 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.

NOTE:



Put on gloves to protect your hands.



Apply oil to the pivot portions of the slide locks.



Apply multipurpose grease to the sliding portions of the seat tracks.



When tightening the weight sensor mounting bolts, tighten the bolts in
the sequence shown. Improper tightening could cause the front
passenger's airbag system to malfunction.



Make sure the weight sensor unit connectors are plugged in properly.



Make sure the weight sensor wires are routed properly so they are not
pinched and do not interfere with other parts.

Fig. 19: Identifying Passenger's Seat Components And Fasteners With
Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

2007 Acura RL

2005-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Seats - RL

Friday, June 05, 2009 3:27:16 PM

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