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Acura RL. Manual - part 489

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *

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

1. Remove the upper grille cover (see UPPER GRILLE COVER REPLACEMENT ).

2. Pull out the upper grille (A) and detach the clips, then remove the upper grille. Take care not to drop

the clips inside the front bumper (B).

Fig. 2: Identifying Upper Grille And Front Bumper
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

3. If necessary, remove the screws, then remove the emblem base (A) and upper grille molding (B) from

the upper grille.

Fig. 3: Identifying Emblem Base, Upper Grille Molding And Upper Grille
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

4. Install the grille in the reverse order of removal.

UPPER FENDER TRIM REPLACEMENT

NOTE:

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



Take care not to scratch the bumper and grille.

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Special Tools Required

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *

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

1. Disconnect the washer reservoir tubes (A). Detach the clips and release the pin (B), then remove the

right upper fender trim (C).

Fig. 4: Identifying Right Upper Fender Trim, Washer Reservoir Tubes And Pin
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

2. Release the hooks (A, B), then remove the battery trim (C) from the upper fender trim (D) and grille

cover (E).

Fig. 5: Identifying Battery Trim, Upper Fender Trim And Grille Cover
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

NOTE:



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



Take care not to scratch the grille and body.

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3. Detach the clips, and release the pin (A), then remove the left upper fender trim (B).

Fig. 6: Identifying Left Upper Fender Trim And Clips
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

4. Install the upper fender trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:



Check if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace them with new
ones.



Push the clips into place securely.

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Make sure the windshield washer tubes are connected properly.

UPPER GRILLE COVER REPLACEMENT

Special Tools Required



KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *



Push pin puller 07AAC-SJAA100

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

1. Pull up the front portion of the upper fender trim, from each side (see UPPER FENDER TRIM

REPLACEMENT ).

2. Detach the clips (A, B). Using a trim tool, detach the hooks (C) and clip (D), then remove the upper

grille cover (E).

NOTE:



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



Take care not to scratch the front bulkhead and body.

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Fig. 7: Identifying Upper Grille Cover, Clips And Hooks
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

3. Install the upper grille cover in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:



Check if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace them with new
ones.



Push the clips into place securely.

COWL COVER REPLACEMENT

1. Detach the clips (A, B, C), then remove the cowl cover upper trim (D).

NOTE:



Take care not to scratch the cowl cover and body.



Use a clip remover to remove the hood rear seal clips.

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