Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual - part 38

Fig. 27: Installing The Side Sill Panel 

4. Install the side sill inner trim (D) on the side sill panel, and install the clip (E).  

5. Hold the panel up, and fit all the side clips into the holes in the body, then push on the panel until the 

clips snap into place.  

6. Install all the expansion clips (F) and bolt (G).  

7. Install the front splash guard (H) (Canadian model), and all the screws (I, J).  

REAR LICENSE TRIM REPLACEMENT 

1. Remove the inner taillight, one side (see TAILLIGHT REPLACEMENT ).  

2. Detach the clips, and on both sides of the rear license trim (A), release the edge of the trim from the inner 

taillight (B), then remove the trim. Take care not to scratch the trunk lid. 

 

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Fig. 28: Removing Rear License Trim 

3. Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: 

z

Replace any damaged clips.  

z

Push the clip portions into place securely.  

REAR UNDER COVER REPLACEMENT 

1. Remove the clips (A) and bolts (B), then remove the rear under cover (C). Take care not to scratch the 

rear bumper (D). 

 

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Fig. 29: Removing Rear Under Cover 

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

EMBLEM/STICKER REPLACEMENT 

1. Clean the body surface with a sponge dampened in alcohol. After cleaning, keep oil, grease, and water 

from getting on the surface.  

2. Apply the emblem/sticker where shown. When installing the LEV sticker on the inside surface of the rear 

NOTE:

When removing the emblems/sticker, take care not to scratch the body.

 

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door quarter glass, align the sticker application tape with the edge of the glass mark as shown, then press 
the sticker into place, and remove the application tape.  

Fig. 30: Removing & Installing Emblem/Sticker 

FENDERWELL 

FRONT INNER FENDER REPLACEMENT 

1. Remove the front inner fender (A). 

NOTE:

Take care not to scratch the body.

 

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