Acura RL (1996-2004 year). Manual — part 677

Display Unit

Removal/Installation (cont'd)

'00 - 01 Models

1. Remove the center panel, display unit, audio unit, climate control unit and bracket as an assembly (see

section 20

).

2. Remove the display unit from the bracket.

3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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Clock Display Size and Location Adjustment

'00 - 01 models only

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

2. When the disclaimer is shown on the navigation display unit, touch "OK."

3. When the "Enter destination by:" screen is shown, touch "Setup."

4. When the "Setup Screen" is shown, touch Display "Off."

5. Touch the numbers of the clock to change the clock size and location.

• If the clock is small and in the lower right hand comer of the screen, it will increase in size and move to the center of

the screen.

• If the clock is large and in the center of the screen, it will decrease in size and move to the lower right hand corner of

the screen.

6. Push the MENU button to return to the "Enter destination by:" screen.

The clock display settings will be saved.

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Seat Belts

Component Location Index

SRS components are located in the parts areas marked with an asterisk (*). Review the SRS component locations, precau-

tions, and procedures in this (

section 24

) before performing repairs or service.

REAR SEAT BELT
Removal/Installation, page

24-5

Inspection, page

24-8

SHOULDER
ANCHOR ADJUSTER
(see page

24-3

)

*FRONT SEAT BELT

Removal/Installation, page

24-3

Inspection, page

24-8

CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHOR
Installation — '96 - 99 Models, page

24-9

Removal/Installation — '00 - 01 Models, page

24-10

REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE/
CENTER BELT TONGUE
(see page

24-6

)

FRONT SEAT
BELT BUCKLES
(see page

24-4

)

REAR CENTER SEAT BELT BUCKLE ('98 - 01 models) REAR CENTER SEAT BELT ('98 - 01 models)
(see page

24-7

) (see page

24-7

)

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Front Seat Belt

Removal/Installation

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS

component locations, precautions, and procedures in this
(

section 24

) before performing repairs or service.

CAUTION: Check the front seat belts for damage, and
replace then if necessary. Be careful not to damage them
during removal and installation.

Front seat belt:

1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the

radio, then write down the frequencies for the pre-
set buttons.

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable, and wait at

least 3 minutes before beginning work.

3. Slide the front seat forward fully.

4. Remove:

• Front and rear side trim (see

section 20

)

• Front and rear door trim (see

section 20

)

5. Remove the lower anchor cap, then remove the lower

anchor bolt.

SHOULDER
ANCHOR
ADJUSTER

UPPER ANCHOR BOLT

7/16-20 UNF
32 N-m (3.3 kgf-m,
24 Ibf-ft)

RETRACTOR
MOUNTING BOLT

6 x 1.0 mm

9.8 N-m (1.0 kgf-m,
7.2 Ibf-ft)

SEAT BELT
TENSION
REDUCER
CONNECTOR

LOWER

ANCHOR

CAP

FRONT SEAT
BELT

RETRACTOR

SEAT BELT
TENSIONER
CONNECTOR

RETRACTOR BOLT
7/16-20 UNF
32 N-m (3.3 kgf-m,
24 Ibf-ft)

LOWER ANCHOR BOLT
7/16-20 UNF
32 N-m (3.3 kgf-m, 24 Ibf-ft)

6. Remove the center pillar trim (see

section 20

).

7. Disconnect the seat belt tension reducer connector

and seat belt tensioner connector.

To avoid accidental deployment and

possible injury, always disconnect the seat belt ten-

sioner connector before removing the retractor (see
page

24-17

)

8. Remove the upper anchor bolt and retractor bolt,

remove the retractor mounting bolt, then remove

the front seat belt and retractor.

9. Remove the shoulder anchor adjuster.

10 x 1.25 mm

31 N-m (3.2 kgf-m,
23 Ibf-ft)

SHOULDER
ANCHOR
ADJUSTER

10. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.

NOTE:
• Check that the retractor locking mechanism func-

tions as described on page

24-8

.

• Make sure you assemble the washers and collars

on the upper and lower anchor bolts as shown.

• Before installing the anchor bolts, make sure there

are no twists or kinks in the front seat belt.

• Make sure the seat belt tension reducer connec-

tor and seat belt tensioner connector are connec-
ted securely.

• Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter

the customer's radio station presets.

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