Acura RL. Manual - part 804

Special Tools Required  

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 * 

* Available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment Program; call 888-424-6857 

1. Detach the hooks (A), then remove the beverage holder cover (B). 

Fig. 62: Identifying Beverage Holder Cover And Hooks 
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2. Remove the screws, then pull out on the beverage holder (A) to release the hooks (B). 

Fig. 63: Identifying Beverage Holder And Screws 
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3. Install the beverage holder in the reverse order of removal. 

NOTE:

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Take care not to tear the seams or damage the seat covers.  



Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage 
when prying components.  

 

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REAR SEAT ARMREST REPLACEMENT

1. Remove the rear seat-back (see REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).  

2. Open the trunk pass-through cover (A), and remove the screws, then separate the armrest cover (B) 

from the trunk pass-through cover. 

Fig. 64: Identifying Trunk Pass-Through Cover And Armrest Cover 
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3. Remove the screws, and detach the hooks (A), then remove the upper cover (B). Remove the spring 

(C). 

Fig. 65: Identifying Upper Cover, Spring And Hooks 
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4. Release the Velcro fastener (A), then pull back the upper flap (B). Remove the screws, then remove 

the trunk pass-through lid (C). 

NOTE:

Take care not to tear the seams or damage the seat covers.

 

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Fig. 66: Identifying Velcro Fastener, Upper Flap And Screws 
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5. Remove the bolts (A) and screws (B), and remove the armrest (C) from the seat-back frame. 

Fig. 67: Identifying Armrest, Seat-Back Frame And Fasteners With Torque Specifications 
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6. Install the armrest in the reverse order of removal.  

TRUNK PASS-THROUGH LID LOCK CYLINDER REPLACEMENT 

1. Remove the rear seat-back (see REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).  

2. Remove the screws, and detach the hooks (A), then remove the upper cover (B). 

NOTE:

Take care not to tear the seams or damage the seat covers.

 

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Fig. 68: Identifying Upper Cover And Screws 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

3. Remove the screws, and detach the hook (A), then remove the lock cover (B), and release the hook 

(C). 

Fig. 69: Identifying Lock Cover, Hook And Screws 
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4. Remove the retainer clip (A), then remove the trunk pass-through lid lock cylinder (B) from the lid 

(C). 

NOTE:

Wear eye protection when doing this step.

 

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