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Acura RL. Manual - part 609

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Rear door opening trim, as needed (see step 3 )

2. Slide the front seat forward fully.

3. Remove the B-pillar lower trim (A).

1. Pull the upper portion of the trim back to release the upper hooks (B).

2. Detach the lower clips by pulling the bottom of the trim back by hand.

Fig. 16: Identifying B-Pillar Lower Trim
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4. Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

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

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To prevent the side curtain airbags from deploying improperly and possibly causing injury,
inspect the trim and replace it if it has any of these types of damage:

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Any cracks or deformations in the B-pillar lower trim (B), and any damage to the area (C)
that fits into the B-pillar upper trim

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Any cracks or stress-whitening in the clip seating surfaces (D)

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Replace the damaged part with a new one.

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Push the clips into place securely.

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Fig. 17: Identifying B-Pillar Lower Trim And B-Pillar Upper Trim
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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

B-PILLAR UPPER 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. Remove these items:

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Front door opening trim, as needed (see step 4 )

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Rear door opening trim, as needed (see step 3 )

2. Remove the front seat belt lower anchor (see FRONT SEAT BELT REPLACEMENT ).

3. Pull the upper portion of the B-pillar lower trim (A) back to release the upper hooks (B).

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. 18: Identifying B-Pillar Lower Trim And Upper Hooks
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4. Remove the B-pillar upper trim (A).

1. Pull the bottom of the trim back by hand to detach the lower hooks (B).

2. Detach the upper clip by pulling the top of the trim.

3. Pull the trim down to release the upper hook (C) from the side curtain airbag B-pillar bracket.

4. Pass the front seat belt (D) lower anchor out through a hole in the slider (E).

Fig. 19: Identifying Front Seat Belt And Slider
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5. Remove the B-pillar upper trim (A).

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Fig. 20: Identifying B-Pillar Upper Trim
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6. Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

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Check if the clip (A) is damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace it with a new one.

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If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the B-pillar upper trim with a new one.

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To prevent the side curtain airbags from deploying improperly and possibly causing injury,
inspect the trim and replace it if it has any of these types of damage:

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Any cracks or deformations in the B-pillar upper trim (B) and the upper hook (C), and
any press-whitenings in the upper part of the trim

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Any cracks or stress-whitening in the clip seating surface (D)

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Replace any damaged parts with new ones.

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Make sure the top of the trim overlaps with the headliner correctly (see CHECKING AND
ADJUSTING THE HEADLINER/PILLAR TRIM OVERLAP ).

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Make sure the pin (E) on the front seat belt shoulder anchor adjuster (F) and the hole (G) on the
back of the slider are engaged when installing the B-pillar upper trim.

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Make sure the trim hook is installed into the side curtain airbag B-pillar bracket securely.

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Push the clip and hooks into place securely.

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Before installing the anchor bolt, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the seat belt.

Fig. 21: Identifying B-Pillar Upper Trim Panel Hole And Clip
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

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