Trunk Lid Torsion Bars; Front Grille - Acura 3.5 RL Manual

Front Grille

Removal
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the hood.
1. Open the hood, then remove the nuts.
2. Detach the clips, then remove the front grille.
Nut locations, 5 Clip locations, 3
CLIP
Screw locations, 7
EMBLEM
3. If necessary, remove the emblem.
4. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE: If necessary, replace any damaged clips.
FRONT
GRILLE
HOOD
HOOD
FRONT GRILLE
COVER
FRONT
GRILLE

Trunk Lid Torsion Bars

Removal
CAUTION: Put on gloves to protect your hands.
NOTE: Take care not to damage the body.
Remove the torsion bars with the torsion bar assembly
tool while holding the trunk lid as shown.
TRUNK LID
TRUNK LID
TORSION
HINGE
BARS
TORSION BAR
ASSEMBLY TOOL
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
Adjust the torsion bars fore or aft with the torsion
bar assembly tool as shown.
Make sure the trunk lid opens properly.
TORSION BAR
CENTER CLIP
TORSION BAR
CENTER CLIP
TORSION
BARS
Normal position
Higher tension