Acura RL. Manual - part 553

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

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Push the clips into place securely.  

HOOD INSULATOR REPLACEMENT 

1. Using a clip remover, detach the clips. Release the hooks (A), then remove the hood insulator (B). 

Take care not to scratch the hood. 

Fig. 5: Identifying Hood Insulator And Fasteners 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

2. Install the insulator in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: 

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

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Push the clips into place securely. 

 

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2005-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT

Horns - RL 

COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX 

Fig. 1: Identifying Location Of Horns And Related Components 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM 

 

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Fig. 2: Horns - Circuit Diagram 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

HORN TEST/REPLACEMENT 

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

2. Disconnect the 1P connector (A) from each horn (B). 

 

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Fig. 3: Identifying Horn And 1P Connector 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

3. Test the horn by connecting battery power to the terminal (A) and grounding the bracket (B). The 

horn should sound. 

Fig. 4: Identifying Power Terminals And Grounding Bracket 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

4. If it fails to sound, replace it.  

HORN SWITCH TEST 

1. Remove the driver's dashboard undercover (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD UNDERCOVER 

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ), and the driver's dashboard lower cover (see DRIVER'S 
DASHBOARD LOWER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ), then remove the steering 
column covers (see STEERING COLUMN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).  

2. Disconnect the 20P connector (A) from the cable reel (B). 

 

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