Acura 2002 RSX Service Manual page 1018

Trim Removal/lnstallation - Ouarter Pillar Area
NOTE:
. Put on gloves to protect your hands.
. When prying with a flal-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage'
. Take care nol to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
1 . R e m o v e t h e t r i m a s s h o w n .
. To remove the q ua rter pillartrim, removethe upper portion ofthe rearsidetrim panel as necessary (see page
22-50t.
. To remove the right quarter pillar trim, disconnect the cargo area light connector'
2. Installthe trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these ltems:
. Replace any damaged clips
. Apply liquid thread lockto the anchor bolts before installation.
. When installing the rear side trim panel, make sure there are no pinches in the belt
. Before installing the anchor bolts, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the belts'
Fastener Locations
A > : q i p , 3 B > : C l i p , 7
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OUARTER
COAT HANGER
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remove it,
REAR SEAT BELT
UPPER ANCHOR gOLT
7/16-20 UNF
32 N.m (3.3 kgf.m,24lbf ftl
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DOOR OPENING TRIM
FRONT SEAT BELT
UPPER ANCHOR BOLT
7/16-20 UNF
32 N.m (3.3 kgt m, 2,1lbt.ftl
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