2006 ACURA CSX opener

Seats
Bumpers
Hood
Trunk Lid
Fuel Fill Door
Exterior TrimFenderwell
Openers
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Component Location Index
. 20-116
Front Seat Active Head Restraint Inspection . 20-117
Front Seat Removal/Installation . 20-118
Front Seat Frame Replacement . 20-120
Front Seat-back Cover Replacement . 20-123
Front Seat Cushion Cover Replacement . 20-127
Rear Seat Removal/Installation . 20-131
Rear Seat-back Latch Replacement . 20-135
Rear Seat-back Release Lever/Cable Removal/Installation . 20-136
Rear Seat Armrest Beverage Holder Replacement . 20-137
Rear Seat Armrest Replacement . 20-138
Rear Seat-back Cover Replacement . 20-139
Rear Seat Side Bolster Cover Replacement . 20-143
Rear Seat Cushion Cover Replacement . 20-143
Rear Seat Armrest Cover Replacement . 20-144
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Front Bumper Removal/Installation . 20-146
Front Bumper Lower Grille
Replacement . 20-148
Front Bumper Lower Side Plate Replacement . 20-148
Rear Bumper Removal/Installation . 20-149
Rear Bumper Lower Cover Replacement . 20-151
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Hood Adjustment
. 20-152
Hood Seal Replacement . 20-153
Hood Insulator Replacement . 20-154
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Trunk Lid Adjustment
. 20-155
Trunk Lid Torsion Bar Replacement . 20-156
Trunk Lid Weatherstrip Replacement . 20-157
Trunk Lid Cushion Replacement . 20-157
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Fuel Fill Door Adjustment
. 20-158
Fuel Cap Adapter Replacement . 20-159
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Front Grille Replacement
. 20-160
Front Fender Trim Replacement . 20-162
Front Grille Cover Replacement . 20-163
Cowl Cover Replacement . 20-163
Roof Molding Replacement . 20-165
Door Molding Replacement . 20-167
Side Sill Protection Tape Replacement . 20-168
Rear License Trim Replacement . 20-168
Trunk Lid Spoiler Replacement . 20-169
Emblem/Sticker Replacement . 20-170 .............
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Front Inner Fender Replacement . 20-171
Splash Shield Replacement
. 20-172
Front Fender Fairing Replacement . 20-173
Middle Floor Undercover Replacement . 20-174
Rear Floor Undercover Replacement . 20-174
Fuel Pipe Protector Replacement . 20-175
Rear Fender Cover Replacement . 20-175
Rear Strake Replacement . 20-176
Rear Air Outlet Replacement . 20-176
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Component Location Index
. 20-177
Hood Opener Cable Replacement . 20-178
Trunk Lid Opener Cable/Fuel Fill Door Opener Cable Replacement . 20-179
Hood Latch Replacement . 20-181
Trunk Lid Opener/Fuel Fill Door Opener Replacement . 20-182
Trunk Lid Lock Cylinder Replacement . 20-184
Trunk Lid Latch Replacement . 20-185
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Upper Dashboard Support Gusset
Replacement . 20-186
Rear Floor Upper Cross-member Gusset Replacement . 20-186
Subframe Replacement . 20-187
Frame Repair Chart . 20-188
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Driver’s side Passenger’s sideFront Door Sill Area
20-66Interior Trim
Trim Removal/Installation - Door Areas
A
B C
D
E
F
G G
A B A
B
G
G
Fastener Locations
:Clip,1
F : Clip, 4
G
(White)
(Orange)
E Fa
stener Locations
: Clip, 1
F : Clip, 4
G
(White)
(Orange)
A
B
C D E
F
G B
A
A
BG
G
G
E
AB
A
A
KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014
NOTE:
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
 Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
 Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.
1. Driver’s side: Remove the footrest (see step 3 on page 20-89).
2. Driver’s side: Remove the front side cap from the front door sill trim, and remove the trunk lid/fuel fill
door opener lock cylinder and the screw (see page
20-184).
3. Detach the hooks (A) and the tabs (B) from the kick panel (C) and the B-pillar lower trim (D), and pull
the front door sill trim (E) up by hand to detach the
clips (F, G), then remove it.
4

. Pull out the front door opening seal (A) from thetrim hooks (B) and around the front door opening
flange, then remove the seal.
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20-177
Openers
Component Location Index
TRUNK LID LOCK CYLINDER
TRUNK LID LATCH
FUEL FILL
DOOR LATCH
TRUNK LID OPENER CABLE/
FUEL FILL DOOR OPENER CABLE
HOOD OPENER CABLE HOOD LATCH
TRUNK LID OPENER/
FUEL FILL DOOR OPENER
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE Replacement, page 20-184
Replacement,page 20-185
Replacement, page 20-179
Replacement, page 20-178 Replacement, page 20-181
Replacement, page 20-182
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20-178Openers
Hood Opener Cable Replacement
Fastener Locations
A
B
D
E EG
C
C 6x1.0mm
9.8 N·m
(1.0 kgf·m, 7.2 lbf·ft)
E E
D
F
:Bolt,2
C
:Clip,4
E :Clip,1
F
NOTE:
 Put on gloves to protect your hands.
 Take care not to scratch the body and related parts.
1. Remove these items:  Front grille cover (see page 20-163)
 Front inner fender, driver’s side (see page 20-171)
 Kick panel, driver’s side (see page 20-66)
2. Disconnect the hood opener cable (A) from the hood latch (B) (see page 20- 181), and remove the bolts (C), then
remove the hood release handle (D). Take care not to kink the cable.
3. Detach the clips (E) with a clip remover, release the hood opener cable from the clip (F), and remove the grommet (G) from the body, then remove the hood opener cable from the vehicle. Take care not to kink the cable.
4. Install the cable in the reverse order of removal, and if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
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20-179
Trunk Lid Opener Cable/Fuel Fill Door Opener Cable Replacement
A
B
C
Fastener Locations
:Clip,2
B : Cushion tape, 2
C
CB A
B A
A B C
SRS components are located in this area. Review the
SRS component locations (see page 24-11) and the
precautions and procedures (see page 24-13) before
doing repairs or service.
NOTE:
 Put on gloves to protect your hands.
 Take care not to scratch the body and related parts.
1. Remove these items:
 Rear seat cushion (see page 20-133)
 Rear seat side bolster (see page 20-134)
 Front door sill trim, driver’s side (see step 3 onpage 20-66)
 Kick panel, driver’s side (see page 20-66)
 Rear door sill trim, both sides (see page 20-67)
 B-pillar lower trim, driver’s side (see page 20-72)
 Trunk side trim panel, left side (see step 6 on page 20-81)
 Trunk lid trim (see page 20-82)
 Trunk lid opener/fuel fill door opener (see page 20-182)
 Fuel cap adapter (see page 20-159)
2. Pull the carpet back as needed.
3. Release the opener cable (A) from the clips (B). Remove the cushion tape (C). 4. While pinching the hooks (A) from inside the
vehicle, remove the grommet (B) from the body.
5. Release the hook (A), then remove the grommet (B) from the fuel fill door latch (C).
(cont’d)
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20-180Openers
Trunk Lid Opener Cable/Fuel Fill Door Opener Cable Replacement (cont’d)
A
B
C
Fastener Locations
:Clip,4
A
B C
Front
B
A C
B
B
Front
6. Remove the fuel fill door opener cable from inside the body.
7. Detach the opener cable junction box (A) from the body.
8. Disconnect the trunk lid opener cable (B) from the trunk lid latch (C) (see page 20-185).
9. Release the trunk lid opener/fuel fill door opener cable from the clips.
10. Remove the trunk lid opener/fuel fill door opener cable from the vehicle. Take care not to kink the
cable. 11. Install the opener cable in the reverse order of
removal, and note these items:
 Align the marks (A) on the opener cable (B) with the cable clips (C) as shown.
 Replace any damaged clips and the cushion tape.
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20-181
Hood Latch Replacement
Fastener Locations 6x1.0mm
9.8 N·m
(1.0 kgf·m,
7.2 lbf·ft)
A
B
C
D
:Bolt,3
1. Remove the front grille cover (see page 20-163).
2. With hood latch switch: Remove the clip (A), then
disconnect and detach the hood latch switch
connector (B).
3. Remove the bolts, then remove the hood latch (C) from the body, and disconnect the hood opener
cable (D) from the hood latch. 4. Install the latch in the reverse order of removal, and
note these items:
 Apply multipurpose grease to each location of the hood latch indicated by the arrows.
 Make sure the hood opener cable is connected properly and the hood latch switch connector is
plugged in properly (for some models).
 Adjust the hood latch alignment (see step 4 on page 20-152).
 Make sure the hood opens properly and locks securely.
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pecial Tools Required
20-182 Openers
Trunk Lid Opener/Fuel Fill Door Opener Replacement
Fastener Location
:Bolt,1
6x1.0mm
9.8 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.2 lbf·ft) A
D E
B
B
C F

astener Location
:Screw,1
A
KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014
NOTE: Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool
s
et to avoid damage when removing components.
1. Pry out the bottom edge of the front side cap (A) at the notch with the appropriate trim tool to detach
the hooks (B), and release the hooks (C), then
remove the cap from the front door sill trim (D).
2. Remove the opener lock cylinder (E), and loosen the bolt. 3

. Remove the screw securing the front door sill trim
(A) and trunk lid opener/fuel full door opener.
4. Remove the front door sill trim (see step 3 on page 20-66).
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