Acura RL. Manual - part 606

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There should be continuity with the door open.  

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There should be no continuity with the door closed.  

4. If the continuity is not as specified, replace the door lock actuator.  

FRONT PASSENGER'S AND REAR DOOR 

1. Remove the front passenger's door panel (see FRONT DOOR PANEL 

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ) or rear door panel (see FRONT DOOR WEATHERSTRIP 
REPLACEMENT ).  

2. Disconnect the 2P connector (A) from the door switch (B). 

Fig. 28: Identifying Door Switch And 2P Connector 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

The illustration shows the front passenger's door. 

3. Check for continuity between the No. 1 and No. 2 terminals. 

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There should be continuity with the door open.  

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There should be no continuity with the door closed.  

4. If the continuity is not as specified, replace the door lock actuator. 

 

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2005-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT

Interior Trim - RL 

COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX 

Fig. 1: Identifying Location Of Interior Trim Components 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - DOOR AREAS 

Special Tools Required  

 

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KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 * 

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

FRONT DOOR SILL AREA 

1. Detach the hooks (A) and tabs (B) from the kick panel (C) and B-pillar lower trim (D), and pull the 

front door sill trim (E) up by hand to detach the clips (F), then remove it from the front door opening 
trim (G). 

Fig. 2: Identifying Front Door Opening Sill Area 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

2. If necessary, pull the front side outer trim (H) up to detach the clips (I), then remove the trim.  

3. Remove the left kick panel (A) or the right kick panel (B). 

1. Pull out the door opening trim (C) as needed from the kick panel hooks (D) and the door 

opening flange.  

2. Pull the kick panel back by hand to detach the clips (E, F), then remove it.  

Driver's  

NOTE:

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Put on gloves to protect your hands.  

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Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.  

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

 

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Fig. 3: Identifying Front Door Sill Area (Driver's) 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

Passenger's  

Fig. 4: Identifying Front Door Sill Area (Passenger's) 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

4. Pull out the front door opening trim (A) from the trim hooks (B) and around the front door opening 

flange, then remove the trim. 

 

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