1995 ACURA TL light

Windshield
Installation (cont'd )
8. Remov e th e windshield .
9 . Wit h a sponge , appl y a ligh t coa t o f glas s prime r
aroun d th e edg e o f th e windshiel d a s shown , the n
lightl y wip e it of f wit h gauz e o r cheesecloth .
NOTE:
Do no t appl y bod y prime r t o th e windshield , an d
d o no t ge t bod y an d glas s prime r sponge s mixe d
up.
Neve r touc h th e prime d surface s wit h you r
hands . I f yo u do , th e adhesiv e ma y no t bon d t o
th e windshiel d properly , causin g a lea k afte r th e
windshiel d i s installed.
Kee p water , dust , an d abrasiv e material s awa y
fro m th e prime d surface .
Apply glas s prime r here .
WINDSHIEL D
All around .
RUBBE RDAM
WINDSHIEL D
RUBBER DA M
10. Wit h a sponge , appl y a ligh t coa t o f bod y prime r t o
th e origina l adhesiv e remainin g aroun d th e wind -
shiel d openin g flange . Le t th e bod y prime r dr y fo r
a t leas t 1 0 minutes .
NOTE:
Do no t appl y glas s prime r t o th e body , an d b e
carefu l no t t o mi x u p glas s an d bod y prime r
sponges .
Never touc h th e prime d surface s wit h you r hands .
Mas k of f th e dashboar d befor e paintin g th e
flange .
Apply bod y prime r here .
3 m m (0. 1 in),20 m m (0.7 9 in)20 m m(0.7 9 in)
20 m m(0.7 9 in)
11. Thoroughl y mi x th e adhesiv e an d hardene r togethe r
o n a glas s o r meta l plat e wit h a putt y knife .
NOTE :
Clean th e plat e wit h a spong e an d alcoho l befor e
mixing .
Follo w th e instruction s tha t com e wit h th e adhe -
sive.
12. Befor e fillin g a cartridge , cu t th e en d o f th e nozzl e
a s shown .
Cut nozzl e en das shown .10 m m (0.3 9 in)
7 m m (0.2 7 in)
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RUBBERDAM
RUBBE RDAM
Mak e a slightl y thicke rbead a t eac h corner .
WINDSHIEL D
14. Us e suctio n cup s t o hol d th e windshiel d ove r th e
opening , alig n i t wit h th e alignmen t mark s mad e i n
ste p 7 , an d se t i t dow n o n th e adhesive . Lightl y
pus h o n th e windshiel d unti l it s edg e i s full y seated
o n th e adhesiv e al l th e wa y around .
NOTE : D o no t ope n o r clos e th e door s unti l th e adhe -
siv e i s dry .
ALIGNMEN T MAR KWINDSHIEL D
SUCTION CUP S
15. Scrap e o r wip e th e exces s adhesiv e of f wit h a putt y
knife o r towel .
NOTE : T o remov e adhesiv e fro m a painte d surfac e
o r th e windshield , wip e wit h a sof t sho p towe l damp -
ene d wit h alcohol .
16 . Instal l th e clip s o n th e uppe r moldin g an d bot h sid e
moldings .
Uppe r molding :
UPPER MOLDIN G
EPT seale rLength : 3 3 m m (1. 3 in )Width : 1 0 m m (0.3 9 in )Thickness : 5 m m (0. 2 in )
NOTE : Glu e th e EP T seale r t o th e portio n clips .
Side molding :
SIDE MOLDIN G
13. Pac k adhesiv e int o th e cartridg e withou t ai r pocket s
to ensur e continuou s delivery . Pu t th e cartridg e in a
caulkin g gun , an d ru n a bea d o f adhesiv e aroun d
th e edg e o f th e windshiel d a s shown .
NOTE : Appl y th e adhesiv e withi n 3 0 minute s afte r
applyin g th e glas s primer .
ADHESIV E
WINDSHIEL D
22 mm(0.08 in)
13 m m(0.5 1 in)
8 m m (0.3 1 in)
All around .2 m m (0.0 8 in)
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Rear Window

Installation (cont'd)

8. With a sponge, apply a light coat of glass primer

around the edge of the rear window as shown, then

lightly wipe it off with gauze or cheesecloth.

NOTE:

Do not apply body primer to the rear window,

and do not get body and glass primer sponges

mixed up.

Never touch the primed surfaces with your hands.

If you do, the adhesive may not bond to the rear

window properly, causing a leak after the rear

window is installed.

Keep water, dust, and abrasive materials away

from the primed surface.

Apply glass primer here.

All around.

9.
REAR

WINDOW

With a sponge, apply a light coat of body primer to

the original adhesive remaining around the rear

window opening flange. Let the body primer dry for

at least 10 minutes.

NOTE:

Do not apply glass primer to the body, and be care-

ful not to mix up glass and body primer sponges.

Never touch the primed surfaces with your hands.

: Apply body primer here.

20 mm

(0.79
in)

3 mm
(0.1
in)

20 mm

(0.79
in)

20 mm

(0.79
in)
10. Thoroughly mix the adhesive and hardener together

on a glass or metal plate with a putty knife.

NOTE:

Clean the plate with a sponge and alcohol before

mixing.

Follow the instructions that came with the adhe-

sive.

11. Before filling a cartridge, cut the end of the nozzle

as shown.

Cut nozzle

end as shown.

10 mm
(0.39
in)

7 mm
(0.27
in)

12. Pack adhesive into the cartridge without air pockets

to ensure continuous delivery. Put the cartridge in a

caulking gun, and run a bead of adhesive around

the edge of the rear window as shown.

NOTE: Apply the adhesive within 30 minutes after

applying the glass primer.

8 mm
(0.31
in)

REAR

WINDOW
GLASS
RUBBER

DAM
ADHESIVE

UPPER

SPACER

RUBBER

DAM
Make a slightly thicker

bead at each corner.
GLASS
RUBBER

DAM

RUBBER

DAM
UPPER

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13.
Use suction cups to hold the rear window over the

opening, align it with the alignment marks made in

step 6, and set it down on the adhesive. Lightly

push on the rear window until its edges are fully

seated on the adhesive all the way around.

NOTE: Do not open or close the doors until the adhe-

sive is dry.

REAR

WINDOW

14. Scrape or wipe the excess adhesive off with a putty

knife or towel.

NOTE: To remove adhesive from a painted surface

or the rear window, use a soft shop towel damp-

ened with alcohol.

15. Install the clips and molding holders on both side

moldings.
16. Install both side moldings.

GLASS

JOINT

MOLDINGS

MOLDING

HOLDER

17.
Let the adhesive dry for at least one hour, then

spray water over the rear window and check for

leaks. Mark leaking areas and let the rear window

dry, then seal with sealant.

NOTE: Let the car stand for at least four hours after

rear window installation. If the car has to be used

within the first four hours, it must be driven slowly.

18. Reinstall all remaining removed parts.

NOTE: Advise the customer not to do the following

things for two to three days:

Slam the doors with all the windows rolled up.

Twist the body excessively (such as when going

in and out of driveways at an angle or driving

over rough, uneven roads).
SIDE MOLDING

CLIP A
CLIP B

SIDE MOLDING

SIDE MOLDING
ALIGNMENT

MARK
SUCTION

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Rear pilla r trim/Rea r shelf :
1 . Remov e th e rea r sea t cushio n an d rea r seat-bac k
(se e pag e 20-85 ).
2 . Pul l awa y th e rea r doo r tri m a s o n eac h sid e neces -
sary .
3 . Remov e th e rea r pilla r tri m fro m eac h side .
NOTE : Detac h th e hook s fro m th e fron t pilla r tri m
by slidin g th e rea r pilla r tri m backward .
REAR DOO RTRIM
4. Remov e th e hig h moun t brak e light .
5. Remov e th e rea r shelf .
5 x 0. 8 m m4 N- m (0. 4 kgf-m ,
3 Ibf-ft )
NOTE : Sli p th e rea r sea t belt s throug h th e sli t i n th e
rea r shelf .
HIGH MOUN TBRAKE LIGH T
SLI T
REAR SEA T
BELT
SLITREA RSEATBELT
6. Installatio n i s th e revers e o f th e remova l procedure .
NOTE :
I f necessary , replac e an y damage d clips .
Whe n installin g th e rea r shel f an d rea r seat-back,
mak e sur e ther e ar e n o twist s o r kink s i n th e rea r
sea t belt .
Mak e sur e th e rea r doo r tri m is installe d securel y
(se e pag e 20-58 ).
REA R SHEL F
FRON
T
PILLA RTRIM
REA R PILLA RTRIM
REA R PILLA R
TRI M HOOK
S
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Center Console

Replacement

CAUTION: When prying with a flat tip screwdriver, wrap

it with protective tape to prevent damage.

NOTE: Take care not to scratch the center console, front

seat and related parts.

Center console/Center console panel removal:

1. Slide the front seats backward fully.

2. Remove the A/T gear position indicator trim, and

disconnect the indicator light.

INDICATOR

LIGHT

A/T GEAR POSITION

INDICATOR TRIM

3. Open the armrest, then remove the inner mat and

remove the ashtray.

ASHTRAY

CIGARETTE

LIGHTER

CONNECTOR CENTER CONSOLE

ARMREST

4. Remove the screws, then remove the center con-

sole. Disconnect the cigarette lighter connector.
5. Remove the screws from under the center console.

CENTER

CONSOLE

ASHTRAY

BASE

6. Detach the clips, then remove the center console

panel.

ASHTRAY

BASE
CENTER CONSOLE

PANEL

7. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.

NOTE:

Make sure the wire harnesses are not pinched.

Make sure the connector is connected properly.

Beverage holder removal:

Detach the clips, then pull it up.

CENTER

CONSOLE

PANEL

CLIP

BEVERAGE

HOLDER
INNER

MAT
HOOK
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Front Bumper

Replacement (cont'd)

7. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.

NOTE: Align the front bumper with the front fender

and headlight properly, then tighten the bolts.

HOOK
FRONT BUMPER

UPPER BEAM

FRONT BUMPER

BOLTS
SIDE

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Adjustment

NOTE: Before adjusting the hood, loosen each bolt slightly.

1. Adjust the hood hinges right and left, as well as fore and aft, by using the elongated holes.

2. Turn the hood edge cushions, as necessary, to make the hood fit flush with the body at front and side edges.

3. Adjust the hood latch to obtain the proper height at the forward edge.

4. After adjustment, tighten each bolt securely.

HOOD

HINGE

6 x 1.0 mm

9.8 N-m (1.0 kgf-m,

7.2 Ibf-ft)
HOOD EDGE

CUSHION

HOOD

LATCH

NOTE: Move the hood latch right or left until the striker

is centered in the hood latch as shown.
HOOD EDGE

CUSHIONS

(Body side)

HOOD

LATCH
STRIKER
HOOD

LATCH

6 x 1.0 mm

9.8 N-m (1.0 kgf-m,

7.2 Ibf-ft)
HOOD

HINGE

HOOD

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