1996 ACURA RL KA9 light

Doors Mirrors
Striker Adjustmen t
Make sur e th e doo r latche s securel y withou t slammin g it .
I f necessary , adjus t th e striker : Th e strike r nut s ar e fixed .
Th e strike r ca n b e adjuste d slightl y u p o r down , an d i n o r
out .
1. Loose n th e screws , the n inser t a sho p towe l betwee n
th e bod y an d striker .
STRIKE R
PLASTICHAMME R
2. Lightl y tighte n th e screws .
3. Wra p th e strike r wit h a sho p towel , the n adjus t th e
strike r b y tappin g it wit h a plasti c hammer .
CAUTION : D o no t ta p th e strike r to o hard .
4 . Loose n th e screw s an d remov e th e sho p towel .
5 . Lightl y tighte n th e screws .
6 . Hol d th e oute r handl e out , an d pus h th e doo r
agains t th e bod y t o b e sur e th e strike r allow s a flas h
fit . I f th e doo r latche s properly , tighte n th e screw s
an d recheck .
Power Mirro r Remova l
NOTE: Tak e car e no t t o scratc h th e mirro r an d door .
1 . Rais e th e glas s fully .
2 . Remov e th e doo r pane l (se e pag e 20-4 ), the n
remov e th e plasti c cove r a s needed .
3 . Disconnec t th e connector , an d detac h th e clip .
Remov e th e nuts , detac h th e clip , the n remov e th e
mirro r whil e holdin g it .
•: Nu t locations , 3
6 x 1. 0 m m19. 8 N- m (1. 0 kgf-m ,
7. 2 Ibf-ft )
CONNECTOR
4. Installatio n i s th e revers e o f th e remova l procedure .
NOTE : Mak e sur e th e connecto r i s connecte d prop -
erly .
Inser t a sho p towe lbetwee n th e bod y an dstriker .
MIRRO R
CLIPPus h here .
SCREW S
8 x 1.2 5 mm18 N- m (1. 8 kgf-m ,
1 3 Ibf-ft ) SHO
P
TOWE L
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10. 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 i t 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
do 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 wind -
shiel 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 .
WINDSHIEL D
WINDSHIEL D MOLDIN G
LOWER RUBBE RDAM
WINDSHIEL D
WINDSHIELD
LOWER RUBBE RDAM
*: US A Mode l • JH4KA9651TC011166 -Canada Mode l • JH4KA9656TC800364 -
11. 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 :
D o no t appl y glas s prime r t o th e body , an d b e care -
fu l no t t o mi x u p glas s an d bod y prime r sponges .
Neve r 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 .
: Appl y bod y prime r here .
20 m m (0.7 9 in. )
20 m m(0.7 9 in. )
20 m m(0.7 9 in.)
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.)
Insid e
SIDERUBBE RDAM
FASTENER SSIDERUBBE RDAM
Insid e
9 m m(0.3 5 in. )
Insid eMOLDIN G
Apply glas sprime r t o th emolding .
SIDE RUBBE RDAMMOLDIN GApply glas s prime rto th e molding .
Apply glas s prime r here .
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Windshield
Installation (cont'd )
13. Pac k adhesiv e int o th e cartridg e withou t ai r pocket s
t o 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 .
13 m m(0.5 1 in. )
2 m m(0.0 8 in. )
: ADHESIV E
8 m m (0.3 1 in. )MOLDIN G
SIDE RUBBE RDAM
1.5 m m(0.0 6 in. )
MOLDIN G
WINDSHIEL DWINDSHIEL
D
MOLDIN G
LOWER RUBBE RDAM
WINDSHIEL D
* : US A Mode l • JH4KA9651TC011166 -
Canad a Mode l • JH4KA9656TC800364 -
LOWERRUBBE RDAM
1.5 m m(0.0 6 in. )
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 8 , 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 edge s ar e full y seate d 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 adhesiv e
is dry .
ALIGNMEN TMARK
15.
SUCTIO NCUPS
WINDSHIEL D
Scrape o r wip e th e exces s adhesiv e of f wit h a putt y
knif e 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 dampene d
wit h alcohol .
16 . Le t th e adhesiv e dr y fo r a t leas t 1 hour , the n spra y
wate r ove r th e windshiel d an d chec k fo r leaks . Mar k
th e leakin g areas , le t th e windshiel d dry , the n sea l
wit h sealant .
NOTE:
Let th e vehicl e stan d fo r a t leas t 4 hour s afte r
windshiel d installation . I f th e vehicl e ha s t o b e
use d withi n th e firs t 4 hours , i t mus t b e drive n
slowly .
Kee p th e windshiel d dr y fo r th e firs t hou r afte r
installation .
Check tha t th e end s o f th e sid e moldin g ar e se t
unde r th e cow l cover .
17 . Reinstal l al l remainin g remove d parts .
NOTE :
Install th e rearvie w mirro r afte r th e adhesiv e ha s
drie d thoroughly .
Advis e th e custome r no t t o d o th e followin g thing s
fo r 2 to 3 days :
— Sla m th e door s wit h al l th e window s rolle d
up.
— Twis t th e bod y excessivel y (suc h a s whe n
goin g i n an d ou t o f driveway s a t a n angl e o r
drivin g ove r rough , uneve n roads) .
FASTENER S
SIDERUBBE RDAM
SID ERUBBE RDAM
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Rear Window

Installation (cont'd)

7.

Set the rear window, then center it in the opening.

Make alignment marks across the rear window and

body with a grease pencil at the four points shown.

NOTE: Be careful not to touch the rear window

where adhesive will be applied.

ALIGNMENT MARK

REAR

WINDOW

8. Remove the rear window.

9. 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.

REAR WINDOW
10. 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.)
20 mm
(0.79 in.)

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.)
MOLDING
Apply glass primer

to the molding.
MOLDING

10 mm

(0.39 in.)

UPPER

SPACER

GLASS

Inside

LOWER

SPACER

12 mm

(0.47 in.)
20 mm
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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.

13 mm

(0.51 in.)
2 mm
(0.08 in.)

: ADHESIVE

MOLDING

8 mm
(0.31 in.)

MOLDING
1 mm

(0.04 in.)

UPPER

SPACER

LOWER

SPACER

1 mm

(0.04 in.)
GLASS

REAR WINDOW

13.

Use suction cups to hold the rear window over the

opening, align it with the alignment marks made in

step 7, 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.

ALIGNMENT

MARK
REAR WINDOW

SUCTION

CUPS
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 lower molding.

: Molding holder locations, 7

Before installing,

push the screw

grommet.

LOWER MOLDING

16. Let the adhesive dry for at least 1 hour, then spray

water over the rear window and check for leaks.

Mark the leaking areas, let the rear window dry,

then seal with sealant.

NOTE: Let the vehicle stand for at least 4 hours

after rear window installation. If the vehicle has to

be used within the first 4 hours, it must be driven

slowly.

17. Reinstall all remaining removed parts.

NOTE: Advise the customer not to do the following

things for 2 to 3 days:

Slam the doors with all the windows rolled up.

Twist the body excessively (such as when going

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Headliner
Removal
CAUTION : Whe n pryin g wit h a flat-ti p screwdriver ,
wra p i t wit h protectiv e tap e t o preven t damage .
NOTE:
Take car e no t t o ben d an d scratc h th e headliner .
Be carefu l no t t o damag e th e dashboar d an d othe r
interio r trim .
1. Remov e th e gra b handles .
Bolt locations , 2
ACCES S
COVE R
6 x 1. 0 m m9.8 N- m (1. 0 kgf-m ,7.2 Ibf-ft )
ACCES SCOVER
Remove :
• Rea r sea t cushio n an d rea r seat-bac k (se e pag e
20-65 )
Front an d rea r sid e tri m (se e pag e 20-43 )
Fron t an d rea r doo r tri m (se e pag e 20-43 )
Cente r pilla r tri m (se e pag e 20-43 )
Fron t pilla r tri m (se e pag e 20-43 )
Rea r pilla r tri m (se e pag e 20-43 )
Roo f sid e tri m (se e pag e 20-43 )
Ceiling light s (se e sectio n 23 )
Windo w antenn a termina l cove r (se e pag e 20-27 )
Moonroo f switc h (se e sectio n 23 ) 3
. Remov e th e sunviso r an d holde r fro m eac h side .
Disconnec t bot h positiv e terminal s o r 2 P connecto r
(with Homelink , remov e th e contro l panel) .
Screw location s
POSITIV ETERMINA L
SUNVISO R
4. Remov e th e sunglasse s holder .
Screw locations , 2
SUNGLASSE SHOLDER
HOOK SHOLDE
R
GRA B
HANDL E
HOOKS
ACCES
S
COVE R
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Console Panel/Rea r Consol e
Remova l — '96 - 9 8 Model s
CAUTION : Whe n pryin g wit h a flat-ti p screwdriver , wra p it wit h protectiv e tap e to preven t damage .
NOTE : Tak e car e no t t o scratc h th e consol e panel , rea r console , fron t seat , an d relate d parts .
Disassembl e in numbere d sequence .
Bolt, scre w location s
6 x 1. 0 m m9.8 N- m (1. 0 kgf-m ,
7. 2 Ibf-ft )
A/ T GEA R POSITIO N
INDICATO R TRI MDisconnec t th e sea theate r switc h connector sand indicato r ligh t bul bsocket .
CONSOL E PANE L
Disconnec t th e
cigarett e lighte rconnector .
Clip location s
SEA T HEATE R
SWITC H
(driver's )
SEAT HEATE R
SWITC H
(passenger's )
BEVERAGEHOLDER
CIGARETT E
LIGHTE R
CONNECTO R
REARCONSOL E
REA R HEATE R
COVER
Installatio n i s th e revers e o f th e remova l procedure .
NOTE:
If necessary , replac e an y damage d clips .
Make sur e th e wir e harnesse s ar e no t pinched .
Mak e sur e th e connector s an d bul b socke t ar e connecte d properly .
INDICATO R LIGH T
BUL B SOCKE T
HOO
K HOOK
S
CONNECTOR S
HOOK
S
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Removal — '99 - 0 1 Model s
CAUTION : Whe n pryin g wit h a flat-ti p screwdriver , wra p it wit h protectiv e tap e t o preven t damage .
NOTE : Tak e car e no t t o scratc h th e consol e panel , rea r console , fron t seat , an d relate d parts .
Disassembl e i n numbere d sequence .
Bolt, scre w location s
6 x 1. 0 m m9.8 N- m (1. 0 kgf-m ,
7. 2 Ibf-ft ) Cli
p location s
SEA T HEATE R
SWITCH(driver's )
HOOKS
CIGARETT E
LIGHTE R
CONNECTO R
ACCESSOR YPOWER SOCKE T
Installatio n i s th e revers e o f th e remova l procedure .
NOTE:
If necessary , replac e an y damage d clips .
Mak e sur e th e wir e harnesse s ar e no t pinched .
Mak e sur e th e connector s an d bul b socke t ar e connecte d properly .
BEVERAG E
HOLDE R TRA Y
Disconnec t th e beverag e holde rbulb socket .
BEVERAG E HOLDE R
REA R CONSOL E
Disconnec t th e accessor y
power socket , an d detac hthe harnes s clip .
REA R HEATE R
COVE R
CONSOL
E PANE L
Disconnec t th e cigarett elighter connector .
HOOKS
A/
T GEA R POSITIO N
INDICATO R TRI MDisconnec t th e sea theate r switc h connector sand indicato r ligh t bul bsocket .
INDICATO R LIGH TBULB SOCKE T
CONNECTORS
HOO K
BEVERAG EHOLDER
BUL B SOCKE THARNES SCLIP
SEA T HEATE RSWITCH(passenger's )
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