Acura RL (1996-2004 year). Manual — part 584

Inner Fender, Fenderwell Trim, Rear Fender Cover,
and Rear Air Outlet

Removal

NOTE: If necessary, replace any damaged clips

Inner fender:

: Bolt, screw locations

6 x 1.0 mm

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

: Clip locations, 11

INNER FENDER

Fenderwell trim/Rear fender cover/Rear air outlet:

NOTE:

Take care not to bend the fenderwell trim.

Before installing the fenderwell trim, clean the body
bonding surface with a sponge dampened in alcohol.

After cleaning, keep oil, grease, or water from getting
on the surface.
To remove the rear fender cover, first remove the rear
wheel (see

section 18

).

To remove the rear fender cover, first pull out the front
edge of the rear bumper (see page

20-74

).

To remove the rear air outlet, first remove the rear

bumper (see page

20-74

).

STEEL
CORE

: Bolt, screw locations

Left, 3
Right, 2

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

HOOKS

: Clip locations

FENDERWELL

TRIM

REAR AIR
OUTLET

Rear bumper
outline

Left side only.

REAR FENDER
COVER

GROMMET

REAR FENDER
COVER

REAR
BUMPER

CLIP

FENDERWELL

TRIM

ADHESIVE

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Opener Cable/Opener and Latch/Wiper and Washer

LOCK CYLINDER
(see page

20-90

)

WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS
and LINKAGE
Removal, page

20-91

Adjustment, page

20-94

HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
(see page

20-88

)

WINDSHIELD
WASHER NOZZLES
Adjustment, page

20-93

TRUNK LID OPENER
MAIN SWITCH
Test, page

23-274

TRUNK LID LATCH
(see page

20-90

)

FUEL FILL DOOR LATCH
(see page

20-89

)

FUEL FILL DOOR OPENER
CABLE
(see page

20-87

)

HOOD LATCH
(see page

20-88

)

HOOD OPENER CABLE
(see page

20-87

)

TRUNK LID
OPENER SWITCH
Test, page

23-274

FUEL FILL DOOR OPENER
(see page

20-89

)

WASHER RESERVOIR

(00 - 01 models)
Removal, page

20-92

WASHER RESERVOIR
('96-99 models)

Removal, page

20-92

WINDSHIELD
WASHER TUBE
(see page

20-93

)

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Opener Cables

Removal

NOTE:

When removing the clips, use a clip remover.
Take care not to bend the opener cables.

Hood opener cable:

NOTE: Remove the inner fender (see page

20-85

) and kick

panel (see page

20-43

) from the left side of the vehicle.

HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
(see page

20-88

)

: Clip locations

HOOD LATCH
(see page

20-88

)

Route the opener
cable through the
holes in the body.

Fuel fill door opener cable:

NOTE: Remove the following parts from the left side of

the vehicle, then pull the carpet and rear carpet back, as

necessary (see page

20-46

).

Front and rear side trim (see page

20-43

)

Front and rear door trim (see page

20-43

)

Front seat belt lower anchor (see

section 24

)

Center pillar trim (see page

20-43

)

Rear seat cushion and rear seat-back (see page

20-67

)

Trunk front trim (see page

20-44

)

Spare tire lid (see page

20-44

)

Rear trim panel and trunk side trim (see page

20-44

)

FUEL FILL DOOR LATCH
(see page

20-89

)

: Clip locations

FUEL FILL DOOR
OPENER
(see page

20-89

)

FUEL FILL DOOR
OPENER CABLE

Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.

NOTE:

Make sure each opener cable is routed and con-
nected properly.
Make sure the hood and fuel fill door open properly.

HOOD OPENER
CABLE

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Opener and Latch

Removal

NOTE: Take care not to bend the opener cables.

Hood release handle:

NOTE: Remove the dashboard lower cover (see page

20-49

).

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

HOOD OPENER
CABLE
(see page

20-87

)

HOOD
RELEASE
HANDLE

Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.

NOTE:

Make sure the opener cable is connected properly.
Make sure the hood opens properly and locks

securely.

Hood latch:

: Bolt locations, 3

COVER

HOOD OPENER
CABLE

Detach the clip.

HOOD LATCH
SWITCH
CONNECTOR

Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.

NOTE:

Make sure the opener cable is connected properly.
Make sure the hood opens properly and locks
securely.
Grease each location of the hood latch indicated
by the arrows.

HOOD LATCH

Bolt locations, 2

HOOD LATCH

6 x 1.0 mm
9.8 N-m

(1.0 kgf-m,
7.2 Ibf-ft)

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