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Acura RL. Manual - part 614

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Rear individual map light (see REAR INDIVIDUAL MAP LIGHT
TEST/REPLACEMENT )

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B-pillar upper trim, both sides (see B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM )

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C-pillar trim, both sides (see C-PILLAR TRIM )

2. From both sides, using a trim tool, release the tabs (A), then turn the sunvisor cap (B), and remove it

from the bracket (C).

Fig. 47: Identifying Sunvisor Cap And Bracket
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

3. From both sides, remove the sunvisor (A) and holder (B).

1. Remove the self-tapping ET screws.

2. Remove the sunvisor from the body and holder.

3. If equipped, disconnect the vanity mirror light connector (C).

4. Using a flat-tip screwdriver, push the hook (D), turn the holder 90°, and then pull it out.

Fig. 48: Identifying Sunvisor And Holder With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

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4. Remove the caps (A), and remove the screws, then remove the grab handles (B).

Fig. 49: Identifying Grab Handles And Caps
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5. Remove the clips, then remove the high mount brake light cover (A).

Fig. 50: Identifying High Mount Brake Light Cover And Clips
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

6. Remove the headliner (A).

1. Pull the front door opening trim (B) and the rear door opening trim (C) away from the

headliner.

2. Detach the rear clips by pulling the rear portion of the headliner down.

3. With the help of an assistant, release the Velcro fasteners (D) by pulling the front portion of the

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headliner down, and release the headliner from the moonroof frame (E) by sliding the headliner
rearward, and lowering it.

4. Lower the headliner.

Fig. 51: Identifying Headliner, Moonroof Frame And Front Door Opening Trim
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

7. Remove the aluminum seals and disconnect the front microphone connectors (A), rear microphone

connectors (B), and moonroof subharness connector (C), then remove the antenna lead (D) and roof
wire harness (E) from the headliner (F).

Fig. 52: Identifying Front Microphone Connectors, Headliner And Antenna Lead
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

8. Remove the headliner through the front passenger's door opening. Take care not to bend or scratch the

NOTE:

Wire harness and antenna lead on the headliner are not shown in
this illustration.

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headliner.

9. If necessary, remove the clips (A) from the grab handle brackets (B).

Fig. 53: Identifying Grab Handle Brackets And Clips
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

10. If necessary, remove the bolts, then remove the roof console bracket (A) by releasing two hooks (B).

Fig. 54: Identifying Roof Console Bracket And Hooks With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

11. Install the headliner in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

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If the side curtain airbag has been deployed, replace the headliner and front grab handle on
deployed side with new ones.

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

Refer to Fig. 55 through Fig. 58.

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Any creases or tears in the headliner (A)

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Any fasteners (B) or clip bases (C) which have come off the headliner

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Any damage around the grab handle holes (D) or sunvisor holes (E) in the headliner

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