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Acura RL. Manual - part 607

Fig. 5: Pulling Front Door Opening Trim, From Door Opening Flange
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

5. Install the 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.

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Push the clips and hooks into place securely.

Special Tools Required

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *

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

REAR DOOR SILL AREA

1. Detach the hook (A) and tab (B) from the B-pillar lower trim (C) and seat side trim (D), and pull the

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

NOTE:



Put on gloves to protect your hands.

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



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

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Fig. 6: Identifying Rear Door Seal Area Lower Trim
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

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

3. Pull out the rear door opening trim (A) from the trim hooks (B) and around the rear door opening

flange, then remove the trim.

Fig. 7: Pulling Rear Door Trim From Door Opening Flange
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

4. Install the 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

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ones.



Push the clips and hooks into place securely.

TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - PILLAR AREAS

Special Tools Required

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *

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

A-PILLAR TRIM

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see COMPONENT
LOCATION INDEX ) and the precautions and procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES )
before doing repairs or service.

1. Pull the front door opening trim away from the A-pillar as needed (see step 4 ).

2. Hit the upper clip with a rubber mallet. The clip is under the "SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG" mark (A)

NOTE:



Follow the A-pillar trim installation procedure carefully; improper
installation could cause the side curtain airbags to deploy improperly
and possibly cause injury.



Put on gloves to protect your hands.



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



Take care not to scratch the trim and panels.



The upper clip in the A-pillar trim (A) consists of a resin grommet (B)
and a metal pin (C). The groove (D) in the grommet secures it to the
body panel (E). The shoulder (F) on the grommet is broken during
removal, so the clip must be replaced with a new one when the trim is
reinstalled.

Fig. 8: Identifying A-Pillar Trim Clip Construction
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

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near the top of the A-pillar trim (B). Hitting the clip breaks the shoulder (C) on the grommet (D) and
pushes the pin (E) and grommet against the body (F).

Fig. 9: Hitting Upper Clip With A Rubber Mallet
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

3. Pull the top of the A-pillar trim (A) back by hand to remove the pin (B) from the grommet (C)

remaining in the body (D).

NOTE:

The clip must be replaced with a new one when the A-pillar trim is
reinstalled.

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