Acura RL. Manual - part 803

Fig. 55: Identifying Blower Motor Connector, Blower Motor, Duct And Screws 
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4. Install the blower motor in the reverse order of removal.  

SEAT CUSHION FRONT DUCT 

1. Remove the front seat (see FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).  

2. Remove the seat-back (see SEAT-BACK/SEAT CUSHION ).  

3. Remove the front seat cushion cover/pad (see FRONT SEAT CUSHION COVER 

REPLACEMENT ).  

4. Remove the screws, then remove the duct (A). 

NOTE:

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

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Put on gloves to protect your hands.  

 

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Fig. 56: Identifying Seat Cushion Front Duct 
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5. Install the duct in the reverse order of removal.  

REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION 

1. Pull the seat hook knobs (A) while pushing down on the seat cushion (B), to release the hooks (C). 

Fig. 57: Identifying Seat Hook Knobs, Seat Cushion And Hooks 
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2. Remove the seat cushion (A), and release the center seat belt buckles (B) from their slits (C). 

NOTE:

Take care not to scratch the body or tear the seat covers.

 

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Fig. 58: Identifying Seat Cushion, Center Seat Belt Buckles And Slits 
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3. Release the seat belt (A) from their guides (B). 

Fig. 59: Identifying Seat Belt And Guides 
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4. Remove the rear center seat belt and rear seat belt buckles (see step 2 under CENTER SEAT BELT 

AND SEAT BELT BUCKLES ).  

5. Remove the bolts from the base of the seat-back (A). 

 

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Fig. 60: Identifying Rear Seat-Back And Fasteners With Torque Specifications 
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6. Disconnect the power head restraint connector (B).  

7. Lift the seat-back (A) up to release the wire loops (B) from the hooks (C) on the body, then remove 

the seat-back. 

Fig. 61: Identifying Seat-Back, Wire Loops, Hooks 
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8. Install the seat in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: 

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Guide the belts over the front of the seat-back as you install it.  

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Before attaching the rear seat-back and cushion, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the 
seat belts.  

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When installing the seat cushion, slip the seat belt buckles through the slits in the seat cushion.  

REAR SEAT ARMREST BEVERAGE HOLDER REPLACEMENT 

 

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