Bumpers Acura RSX I

'02-04 Models

Note. Have an assistant help you when removing and installing the front bumper. Take care not to scratch the front bumper and body. Put on gloves to protect your hands.

Scheme 1

1. Remove the front bumper as shown.
2. Install the bumper in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Make sure the front bumper engages the hooks of the side spacers and upper beams on both sides securely. Replace any damaged or stress-whitenings clips. Push the clips into place securely.

'05-06 Models

Note. Have an assistant help you when removing and installing the front bumper. Take care not to scratch the front bumper and body. Put on gloves to protect your hands.

Scheme 2

1. Remove the front bumper as shown.
2. Install the bumper in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Make sure the front bumper engages the hooks of the side spacers and upper beams on both sides securely. Replace any damaged or stress-whitened clips. Push the clips into place securely.

Note. Take care not to scratch the front bumper.

Scheme 3

1. Remove the front bumper spoiler as shown.
2. Install the spoiler in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Replace any damaged or stress-whitenings clips. Push the clips and hooks into place securely.

Front Bumper Lower Grille Replacement

Special Tools Required

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014

Note. Put on gloves to protect your hands. Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when prying components. Take care not to scratch the front bumper.

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Scheme 7

1. Remove the front bumper (see «'05-06 Models»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/exterior-body-panels/#bumpers__05-06-models) ).
2. Remove the license plate.
3. Remove the bolts (A, B), then remove the license plate base (C) from the front bumper (D).
4. From the back of the front bumper (A), remove the screws (B), and release the speed nuts (C) securing the front bumper lower grille (D) by using pliers (E) as shown. Speed nut removal
5. Detach the hooks (A) on the bottom of the front bumper lower grille (B), and pull out the grille to release it from the pins (C) of the front bumper (D), then remove the grille.
6. Install the grille in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Push the hooks into place securely. Release the speed nuts with new ones.

Front Bumper Side Cover Replacement

Special Tools Required

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014

Note. Put on gloves to protect your hands. Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when prying components. Take care not to scratch the front bumper.

Scheme 8

1. Remove the front bumper (see «'05-06 Models»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/exterior-body-panels/#bumpers__05-06-models) ).
2. From the back of the front bumper (A), release the hooks (B), and pull out the front bumper side cover (C) to release the hook (D), then remove the cover.
3. Install the cover in the reverse order of removal, and push the hooks into place securely.

Note. Have an assistant help you when removing and installing the rear bumper. Take care not to scratch the rear bumper and body. Put on gloves to protect your hands.

Scheme 9

1. Remove the rear bumper as shown.
2. Install the bumper in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Make sure the rear license light connector is plugged in properly. Make sure the rear bumper engages the hooks of the side spacers and upper beams on both sides securely. Replace any damaged or stress-whitened clips. Push the clips into place securely.

Note. Have an assistant help you when removing and installing the rear bumper. Take care not to scratch the rear bumper and body. Put on gloves to protect your hands.

Scheme 10

1. Remove the rear bumper as shown.
2. Install the bumper in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Make sure the rear license light connector is plugged in properly. Make sure the rear bumper engages the hooks of the side spacers and upper beams on both sides securely. Replace any damaged or stress-whitened clips. Push the clips into place securely.

See also:
• '05-06 Models