Acura 3.5 RL Manual page 996

Side Sill Panel
Removal
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the body.
: Clip locations
NOTE: Loosen the screw,
then remove the lower clip
using a clip remover.
INNER
FENDER
To install the side sill panel, remove the side clips from the body, install them on the side sill panel, then install the side
sill panel on the body.
NOTE:
Take care not to twist the side sill panel.
If necessary, replace any damaged side and lower clips.
SIDE CLIP
Remove the side clips from the body
by turning them 45°
SIDE SILL PANEL
Remove the lower clips,
then remove the side sill panel
by sliding it forward.
: Screw locations, 4
SIDE CLIP
LOWER
CLIP
SIDE SILL
PANEL
SIDE
CLIPS
Forward
NOTE: When removing the side
sill panel, the side clips will
stay in the body.