Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual - part 32

Fig. 7: Removing The Hood Insulator 

2. Install the insulator in the reverse order of removal, and replace any damaged clips.  

TRUNK LID 

ADJUSTMENT 

1. Remove the rear shelf (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - REAR SHELF AREA ). 

 

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2. Slightly loosen each bolt.  

3. Adjust the trunk lid alignment in the following sequence: 

a. Adjust the trunk lid hinges (A) right and left, as well as forward and rearward, by using the 

elongated holes. Take care not to hit the rear window when loosening the bolts (B).  

b. Turn the trunk lid edge cushions (C), in or out as necessary, to make the trunk lid fit flush with the 

body at the rear and side edges.  

c. Adjust the fit between the trunk lid and the trunk lid opening by moving the striker (D).  

Fig. 8: Adjusting The Trunk Lid 

4. Tighten the bolts to the specified torque.  

5. Make sure the trunk lid opens properly and locks securely.  

6. Reinstall all remaining removed parts.  

TRUNK LID TORSION BAR REPLACEMENT 

1. Remove the torsion bars (A) from the torsion bar center clip (B). 

 

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Fig. 9: Removing The Torsion Bars From The Torsion Bar Center Clip 

2. Put on gloves to protect your hands. Remove the torsion bars with the torsion bar tool (A) from both 

trunk lid hinges. First remove the left torsion bar (B), then remove the right torsion bar (C). 

 

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Fig. 10: Removing The Torsion Bars From Both Trunk Lid Hinges 

3. Remove the torsion bar center clip from the body. 

 

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