ACURA CSX 2006 Service Repair Manual


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pecial Tools RequiredC-Pillar Trim
20-75
A
D
B
C
E A
C D
E
F
A
B
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SRS components are located in this area. Review the
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RS component locations (see page 24-11) and the
precautions and procedures (see page 24-13) before
doing repairs or service.
NOTE:  Follow the C-pillar trim installation procedure carefully; improper installation could cause the side
curtain airbag to deploy improperly and possibly
cause injury.
 Put on gloves to protect your hands.
 Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.
 Take care not to scratch the trim and panels.
 The front clip in the C-pillar trim (A) consists of a grommet (B) and a pin (C). The grommet expanded
with the pin secures it to the body panel (D). The
projections (E) on the pin are broken during removal,
so the clip must be replaced with a new one when the
trim is reinstalled. 1.

Remove these items:
 Rear seat cushion (see page 20-133)
 Rear seat side bolster (see page 20-134)
 Rear door opening seal, as needed (see step 3 on page 20-68)
2. Fold the seat-back forward.
3. Hit the front clip in the C-pillar trim (A) with a rubber mallet. The clip is near the triangle mark (B).
Hitting the clip breaks the projections (C) on the pin
(D) and pushes it into the grommet (E) on the body
(F).
NOTE: The clip must be replaced with a new one
when the C-pillar trim is reinstalled.
(cont’d)
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20-76Interior Trim
Trim Removal/Installation - Pillar Areas (cont’d)
A
CA
B
B
Fastener Locations : Clip, 3(Red)
A
B A
B
D
E
C
4. Pull the front of the C-pillar trim (A) back by hand toremove the front clip (B) from the body (C).
5. Pull the C-pillar trim (A) by hand to detach the clips, then pull the trim up from the rear shelf (B). 6. If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the
C-pillar trim and all clips on the trim with new ones
(see page 24-185).
7. If the side curtain airbag has not deployed, remove the front clip (A) from the removed C-pillar trim (B)
and discard it. Then check the trim:
 To prevent the side curtain airbags from deploying improperly and possibly causing
injury, inspect the C-pillar trim and replace it if it
has any of the following damage:
– Any cracks, deformations, or stress-whitening in the C-pillar trim
– Any cracks or stress-whitening in the clip seating surfaces (C, D)
 If the clips (E) are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
 Replace the front clip with a new one.
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20-77
A
B
B
C
D
B
C
D A
A
B E D
A
C
D
E
E A
Fastener Locations
:Clip,3
E
(Red)
8. Before installing the C-pillar trim (A), whether it is
being replaced or reinstalled, temporarily remove
the new front clip (B).
9. Check the overlap between the headliner and C-pillar trim, and if necessary, adjust it (see page
24-187).
10. Carefully reinstall a new front clip (A) to the C-pillar trim (B). Be sure that the grommet (C) is nearest to
the top of the pin (D) as shown. 11. Reinstall the C-pillar trim (A).
–1 Insert the bottom of the trim into the rear shelf(B).
–2 Place the trim over the C-pillar (C), and fit its front clip (D) and rear clips (E) into holes in the
C-pillar, then lightly push the trim into place.
NOTE: Make sure the side curtain airbag is not tucked down under the clips and ribs.
 Push lightly on the front clip. If you push too hard, the clip will be damaged, and it will not
hold the trim properly.
12. Reinstall the rear door opening seal.
13. Reinstall the rear seat side bolster (see page 20-134) and rear seat cushion (see page 20-133).
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pecial Tools Required
20-78 Interior Trim
Trim Removal/Installation - Rear Shelf Area
A F
astener Locations
: Clip
A
(White)
’06 model, 6
’07-09 models, 7
’06 model
’07-09 models A
A
A
A AAA
A
A
A
AA
A
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SRS components are located in this area. Review the
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RS component locations (see page 24-11) and the
precautions and procedures (see page 24-13) before
doing repairs or service.
NOTE:  Put on gloves to protect your hands.
 Take care not to bend or scratch the rear shelf or the trim.
 Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.
1. Remove these items:  Rear seat cushion (see page 20-133)
 Rear seat-back (see page 20-131)
 Rear door opening seal, as needed (see step 3 onpage 20-68)
 C-pillar trim, both sides (see step 3 on page 20-75)
2. From the trunk compartment, disconnect the high mount brake light connector (A). 3.

From the trunk compartment, release the six or
seven white clips (A) by tapping on them.
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20-79
AB
C
A
B
C Fastener Locations
: Clip, 4(White)
A
B
C D
FG
E
B
D G
A
D
E G
4. Release the hook (A) by pushing in on the detents
(B) on the rear shelf (C), then lift up on the front
edge of the shelf at each detent. 5. Lift the rear shelf (A) upward to detach the
remaining four clips, and release the hooks (B) of
the high mount brake light from the rear shelf.
Release the pin (C) from the holes on the body.
6. Release each anchor rod (D) out through the hole in the rear shelf, and pull both rear seat belts (E) and
rear center seat belt (F) out through the slits (G) in
the rear shelf.
7. Install the shelf in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
 If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
 When installing the rear shelf, slip the rear seat belt through the slit and the rear center seat belt
into the lid opening in the rear shelf.
 Push the clips and the hooks into place securely.
 Make sure the high mount brake light connector is connected securely.
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pecial Tools Required
20-80 Interior Trim
Trim Removal/Installation - Trunk Area
Fastener Locations
: Clip, 2(White)
A A
F
astener Locations: Clip, 4(White)
A
B
A
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NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.
 Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
 Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.
1. Fold the rear seat-back forward.
2. Pull back the front portion of the spare tire lid (A), and detach the clips. 3

. Remove the spare tire lid (A).
4. Remove the trunk lid weatherstrip near the trunk rear trim panel.
5. Detach the clips, and release the hooks (A) by pulling the trunk rear trim panel (B) up, then
remove it.
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20-81
Fastener Locations
:Clip,3
A:Clip,2 B
A B
C
D E
C
A
A
B A
6. Remove the clips (A, B), then remove the trunk side
trim panel (C). Release the wire harness (D) from
the slit (E) in the trim panel. 7. If necessary, remove the trunk tool box (A).
8. Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and
note these items:
 If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
 Push the clips into place securely.
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pecial Tools Required Special Tools Required
20-8220-82Interior Trim
Trim Removal/Installation - Trunk
Lid
Grab Handle Removal/Installation
Fastener Locations
:Clip,2
A
Fastener Locations:Clip,4
A : Clip, 4
B
A
B
C A
AA
B
B
B
A
B
A
A
C
B
C
A
KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014
NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.
 Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
 Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.
1. Remove the clips from both trunk lid hinge cover (A), then remove the covers.
2. Remove the clips (A, B), then remove the trunk lid trim (C).
3. Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace
them with new ones. KT

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NOTE: Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool
set to avoid damage when removing components. 1. Lower the grab handle (A), then pull out the stoppers (B).
2. While pinching the clips (A), release the hooks (B), then remove the grab handle (C).
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20-83
A
AB A
B C
A
B C
A
3. Remove all of the clips (A) with a pair of pliers by pinching its hooks.
4. If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the grab handle with a new one.
5. If the side curtain airbag has not deployed, to prevent the side curtain airbags from deploying
improperly and possibly causing injury, inspect the
removed pieces and replace them if they have any
of the following damage:
 Any cracks or breakage in the grab handle (A).
 Any cracks or stress-whitening in the stoppers (B). 6. Install the clips (A) to the grab handle (B), then
install the stoppers (C) fully into the clips.
7. Position the grab handle (A) on the bracket (B), and push on the grab handle until the clips (C) snap into
place securely.
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pecial Tools Required
20-84 Interior Trim
Headliner Removal/Installation
A
B
C A
B
F
astener Locations
:TORXScrew,2
AB
KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014
SRS components are located in this area. Review the
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RS component locations, (see page 24-11) and the
precautions and procedures (see page 24-13) before
doing repairs or service.
NOTE:  Put on gloves to protect your hands.
 Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
 Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.
1. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure (see page 22-68), and wait at least 3 minutes before
beginning work.
2. Remove these items:  A-pillar trim, both sides (see page 20-69)
 Ceiling light (see page 22-197)
 Front seat belt upper anchor, both sides (see step6 on page 24-4)
 B-pillar lower trim, both sides (see page 20-72)
 B-pillar upper trim, both sides (see page 20-72)
 C-pillar trim, both sides (see page 20-75)
 Grab handles, four places (see page 20-82)
3. Release the tabs (A) from the bracket (B) of the sunvisor cap (C) with a trim tool. 4

. Remove the sunvisor cap (A) from the bracket (B).
5. From both sides, remove the sunvisor (A). –1 Remove the sunvisor from the body and theholder (B).
–2 Remove the screws with a TORX T25 bit.
–3 Remove the sunvisor from the body, and if equipped disconnect the vanity mirror light
connector.
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