Acura RL. Manual - part 610

Slider engagement with shoulder anchor adjuster

Fig. 22: Identifying Slider Engagement With Shoulder Anchor Adjuster
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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

C-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.

NOTE:

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

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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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The upper clip in the C-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.

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1. Remove these items:

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Rear seat cushion (see REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )

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Rear seat-back (see REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )

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Rear door sill trim (see REAR DOOR SILL AREA )

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

2. Release the upper hook (A) from the C-pillar trim (B), then detach the clips by pulling the seat side

trim (C) back, then remove it.

Fig. 24: Identifying C-Pillar Trim Upper Hook And Clips
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Fig. 23: Identifying C-Pillar Trim Clip Construction
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3. Hit the upper clip with a rubber mallet. The clip is under the "SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG" mark (A)

near the top of the C-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. 25: Hitting Upper Clip With A Rubber Mallet
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4. Pull the top of the C-pillar trim (A) back by hand to remove the pin (B) from the grommet (C)

remaining in the body hole (D).

Fig. 26: Pulling Top Of C-Pillar Trim From Gromment

NOTE:

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

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5. Pull the C-pillar trim (A) back by hand to detach the remaining clips (B, C), then remove it.

Fig. 27: Pulling C-Pillar Trim To Detach Remaining Clips
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6. Remove the grommet from the body.

7. If the side curtain airbag has been deployed, replace the C-pillar trim with a new one.

8. If the side curtain airbag has not been deployed, check the C-pillar trim (A):

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

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Any cracks, deformations, or stress-whitenings

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Any cracks or stress-whitening in the clip and pin seating surfaces (B)

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Damaged top of the upper clip pin (C)

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Replace the upper clip with a new one because it was damaged during removed.

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

NOTE:

The upper clip must be replaced with a new one because the grommet
is damaged during removed.

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