Acura RL (1996-2004 year). Manual — part 583
Door and Side Moldings
Removal — '96 - 98 Models
CAUTION: When prying with a flat- tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.
NOTE:
To remove the front side molding, remove the inner fender (see page
).
To remove the door molding, remove the door panel (see pages
) and plastic cover (see pages
).
To remove the rear side molding, insert a flat-tip screwdriver between the body and molding, then detach the clip.
Take care not to bend the door moldings.
Plastic nut location, 1
Adhesive area.
FRONT SIDE FRONT DOOR
MOLDING MOLDING
REAR SIDE
MOLDING
Adhesive areas.
REAR DOOR
MOLDING Adhesive area.
CLIP
CLIP
ADHESIVE
TAPE
CLIP
PROTECTIVE
TAPE
Adhesive area.
Clip locations
DOOR
MOLDING
ADHESIVE
TAPE
ADHESIVE
TAPE
REAR
SIDE
MOLDING
FRONT
SIDE
MOLDING
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Door and Side Moldings
Removal — '99 - 01 Models
CAUTION: When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.
NOTE:
To remove the front side molding, remove the inner fender (see page
).
To remove the door molding, remove the door panel (see pages
) and plastic cover (see pages
).
To remove the rear side molding, insert a flat-tip screwdriver between the body and molding, then detach the clip.
Take care not to bend the door moldings.
Plastic nut location,1
FRONT DOOR MOLDING
Adhesive area.
FRONT SIDE
MOLDING
REAR SIDE
MOLDING
REAR DOOR
MOLDING
Adhesive areas. Adhesive area.
CLIP
CLIP
ADHESIVE
TAPE
FRONT
SIDE
MOLDING
ADHESIVE
TAPE
REAR
SIDE
MOLDING
ADHESIVE
TAPE
DOOR
MOLDING
ADHESIVE
TAPE
ADHESIVE
TAPE
Clip locations
ADHESIVE
TAPE
CLIP
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If the old molding is to be reinstalled:
The following materials and tools are required to repair
the molding.
NOTE: Follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Materials: (Reference)
Stripe remover
3M 08907
Stripe adhesive remover
3M 08908
Adhesive tape
3M Super Automotive Attachment Tape
Tools:
Protective tape
Knife or cutter
Sponge or shop towel
Infrared dryer
Film
Putty knife
Alcohol
CAUTION: Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. If necessary, replace any damaged clips on the mold-
ing.
2. Apply the stripe remover evenly to the bonding sur-
face of the body and molding.
3. Cover the bonding surface of the body and molding
with a film, then heat to 104 - 122°F (40 - 50°C) for 5
- 10 minutes with an infrared dryer.
NOTE: Use care when heating to prevent deforma-
tion of the body and molding.
4. Scrape the adhesive tape with a putty knife.
5. For removal of adhesive tape residue, follow-up with
stripe adhesive remover, then scrape the adhesive
tape with a putty knife.
6. Remove the protective tape, then clean the bonding
surface with a sponge dampened in alcohol.
NOTE: Make sure the bonding surface is kept free of
water, oil, and grease.
7. Glue the new adhesive tape to the moldings as
shown.
: Adhesive tape locations
Width: 5 mm (0.2 in.)
Thickness: 1.2 mm (0.05 in.)
Forward
FRONT SIDE
MOLDING
FRONT DOOR
MOLDING
820 mm (32.3 in.)
REAR SIDE
MOLDING
REAR DOOR
MOLDING
ADHESIVE TAPE
Width: 5 mm (0.2 in.)
Thickness: 0.8 mm (0.03 in.)
8. Heat the bonding surface of the door and molding
with an infrared dryer.
Door: 104- 140°F (40-60°C)
Molding: 68 - 86°F (20 - 30°C)
NOTE: Use care when heating to prevent deforma-
tion of the molding.
9. Align the molding with the clip locations and set the
molding. Lightly push on the molding until its edge
is fully seated on the adhesive tape.
NOTE: Do not spray water on the molding within
the first 24 hours after installation.
10. Reassemble all removed parts.
560 mm (22 in.)
65 mm
2.6 in.)
20 mm
(0.79 in.)
65 mm
(2.6 in.)
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Side Sill Panel
Removal
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the body.
: Clip locations
: Screw locations, 4
NOTE: Loosen the screw, SIDE CLIP
then remove the lower clip Remove the side clips from the body
using a clip remover. by turning them 45°
INNER
FENDER
SIDE CLIP
LOWER
CLIP
SIDE SILL
PANEL
SIDE
CLIPS
Forward
NOTE: When removing the side
sill panel, the side clips will
stay in the body.
SIDE SILL PANEL
Remove the lower clips,
then remove the side sill panel
by sliding it forward.
To install the side sill panel, remove the side clips from the body, install them on the side sill panel, then install the side
sill panel on the body.
NOTE:
Take care not to twist the side sill panel.
If necessary, replace any damaged side and lower clips.
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