Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual — part 37

Fig. 23: Removing The Rear Portion Of The Roof Molding

5. Install the molding in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

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Make sure the roof molding is installed securely.

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Replace any damaged clips.

Retainer Replacement

1. Gradually scrape off the adhesive tape (A) under the retainers (B) while heating it with the heat gun.

NOTE:

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Do not heat the painted body surface around the retainers too much
to prevent damage.

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To keep the exterior resin parts near the A-pillar from being
overheated by the heat gun, wrap them with an aluminum foil.

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Fig. 24: Scraping Off The Adhesive Tape Under The Retainers

2. Clean the body bonding surface with a sponge dampened in alcohol. After cleaning, keep oil, grease, and

water from getting on the surface.

3. Install the upper retainers (A) and the lower retainers (B).

a. Peel the adhesive backing away from the upper and lower retainers.

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b. Line up the retainers with the alignment marks (C) on the body, and glue the retainers with

adhesive tape (3M 9259, or equivalent) (D).

c. Apply epoxy two part mixing adhesive (E) around the edge of the retainers as shown.

Fig. 25: Applying Epoxy Two Part Mixing Adhesive Around The Edge Of The Retainers

SIDE SILL PANEL REPLACEMENT

1. Remove the side sill panel (A).

a. On the front of the rear wheel arch, remove the screws (B).

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b. Remove the bolt (C) securing the side sill panel and middle floor under cover (D), and remove the

clips (E, F).

c. Slide the side sill panel rearward and remove it. The side clips (G, H) will stay in the body.

d. Remove the side clips (G) by turning the clip 45° from the body, and using a clip remover, remove

the side clip (H).

e. On the back of the front wheel arch, remove three screws (I), and on a Canadian model, remove the

front splash guard (J).

f. Turn the side sill inner trim (L) 45° to release the side clip (G), then remove the trim.

Fig. 26: Removing The Side Sill Panel

2. Replace any damaged clips.

3. Install the side clips (A, B) on the side sill panel (C).

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