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Interior Trim Acura RSX I

Exterior/interior Trim 15 illustrations ~1505 words

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Scheme 1: Component Location Index
Scheme 1: Component Location Index

Trim Removal/Installation - Door Areas

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 bend or scratch the trim and panels.

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Scheme 2: Trim Removal/Installation - Door Areas
Scheme 2: Trim Removal/Installation - Door Areas
  1. Remove the trim as shown.
  2. Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Replace any damaged or stress-whitened clips. When reinstalling the door opening trim, first align the rear upper corner portion of the trim on the rear upper corner of the door opening flange. Push the clips into place securely.

Trim Removal/Installation - Rear Side Area

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 bend or scratch the trim and panels.

Scheme 3

Scheme 3: Trim Removal/Installation - Rear Side Area
Scheme 3: Trim Removal/Installation - Rear Side Area
  1. Remove these items, and remove the trim as shown: Rear seat-back and seat cushion (see «REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/seats/#seat-system__rear-seat-removalinstallation) ) Rear seat-back pivot bracket (see «REAR SEAT-BACK PIVOT BRACKET REPLACEMENT»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/seats/#seat-system) ) Door sill trim (see «TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - DOOR AREAS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim__trim-removalinstallation-door-areas) )
  2. Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Replace any damaged or stress-whitened clips. Make sure the connectors are plugged in properly. When installing the rear side trim panel, make sure there are no pinches in the belt. Apply liquid thread lock to the rear seat-back pivot bolt before installation. Push the clips into place securely.

Trim Removal/installation - Quarter Pillar Area

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 bend or scratch the trim and panels.

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Scheme 4: Trim Removal/installation - Quarter Pillar Area
Scheme 4: Trim Removal/installation - Quarter Pillar Area
  1. Remove the trim as shown: To remove the quarter pillar trim, remove the upper portion of the rear side trim panel as necessary (see «TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - REAR SIDE AREA»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim__trim-removalinstallation-rear-side-area) ). To remove the right quarter pillar trim, disconnect the cargo area light connector.
  2. Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Replace any damaged or stress-whitenings clips. Apply liquid thread lock to 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. Push the clips into place securely.

Trim Removal/Installation - Cargo Area

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 bend or scratch the trim and panels.

Scheme 5

Scheme 5: Trim Removal/Installation - Cargo Area
Scheme 5: Trim Removal/Installation - Cargo Area
  1. Remove the trim as shown: To remove the trunk side trim panel, remove the rear side trim panel as necessary (see «TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - REAR SIDE AREA»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim__trim-removalinstallation-rear-side-area) ) and quarter pillar trim as necessary (see «TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - QUARTER PILLAR AREA»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim__trim-removalinstallation-quarter-pillar-area) ).
  2. Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Replace any damaged or stress-whitenings clips. Push the clips into place securely.

Trim Removal/Installation - Hatch Area

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 bend or scratch the trim and panels.

Scheme 6

Scheme 6: Trim Removal/Installation - Hatch Area
Scheme 6: Trim Removal/Installation - Hatch Area
  1. Remove the trim in the sequence shown: Rear shelf Rear shelf hooks Right hatch side trim Left hatch side trim Hatch trim panel
  2. Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Replace any damaged or stress-whitenings clips. If the threads on a pull pocket screw are worn out, use an oversized self-tapping ET screw (P/N 90137-S2G-003) made specifically for this application. Push the clips into place securely.

Headliner Removal/Installation

Special Tools Required

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014

Note. Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when prying components. Take care not to bend and scratch the headliner. Be careful not to damage the dashboard and other interior trim pieces.

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Scheme 7: Headliner Removal/Installation
Scheme 7: Headliner Removal/Installation

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  1. Remove these items: A-pillar trim, both sides (see «TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - DOOR AREAS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim__trim-removalinstallation-door-areas) ) Front seat belt upper anchor, both sides (see step 6 on «FRONT SEAT BELT»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/restraints-control-systems/#seat-belt-system) ) Rearview mirror (see «REARVIEW MIRROR REPLACEMENT»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/mirrors/#mirrors__rearview-mirror-replacement) ) Spotlights with moon roof (see «SPOTLIGHT TEST/REPLACEMENT WITH MOONROOF»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/interiorillumination-lights/#interior-lights) ) Ceiling light (see «CEILING LIGHT TEST/REPLACEMENT»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/interiorillumination-lights/#interior-lights) )
  2. Remove the sunvisor (A) and holder (B) from both sides. Remove the caps (C). Remove the self-tapping ET screws. Remove the sunvisor from the body and holder. Using a flat-tip screwdriver, push the hook (D), and turn the holder 90°, then pull it out.
  3. Pull the door opening trim (A) away from the roof on both sides, and then release the upper portions of the quarter pillar trim pieces (B) from both sides (see «TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - QUARTER PILLAR AREA»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim__trim-removalinstallation-quarter-pillar-area) ).
  4. With moonroof: Remove the socket plug (C) and roof trim (D).
  5. With the help of an assistant, detach the rear clips by pulling the rear portion of the headliner (E) down.
  6. With the help of an assistant, hold the tops of the quarter pillar trim pieces (A) away from the roof, and work the headliner (B) free in the sequence shown.
  7. Without moonroof: Remove the cushion tapes, then remove the interior harness (A) from the headliner (B).
  8. Remove the headliner through the hatch opening.
  9. Release the roof side pad (A) from the clips (B, C) by sliding it rearward, then remove it.
  10. Install the headliner in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: When reinstalling the headliner through the hatch opening, be careful not to fold or bend it. Also, be careful not to scratch the body. Using a clip remover, detach the remaining clips from the body, and replace any damaged or stress-whitenings clips. Before reinstalling the roof side pad and headliner, install the clips on the pad and headliner, and fit the clips into the holes in the body, then push on the pad or headliner until the clips snap into place. If the threads on a visor screw are worn out, use an oversized self-tapping ET screw (P/N 90137-S30-003) made specifically for this application. Check that both sides of the headliner are securely attached to the trim. With moonroof: When reinstalling the roof trim (A), install the joint (B) as shown.

Carpet Replacement

Special Tools Required

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ) and the precautions and procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ) before performing repairs or service.

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 damage, wrinkle, or twist the carpet. Be careful not to damage the dashboard or other interior trim pieces.

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Scheme 13: Carpet Replacement
Scheme 13: Carpet Replacement

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  1. Remove these items: Front seats, both sides (see «FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/seats/#seat-system__front-seat-removalinstallation) ) Rear seat cushion (see «REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/seats/#seat-system__rear-seat-removalinstallation) ) Center console (see «CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/gauges-instrument-panels/#consoles__center-console-removalinstallation) ) Door sill trim, both sides (see «TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - DOOR AREAS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim__trim-removalinstallation-door-areas) ) Kick panel, both sides (see «TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - DOOR AREAS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim__trim-removalinstallation-door-areas) ) Door opening trim, both sides (see «TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - DOOR AREAS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim__trim-removalinstallation-door-areas) ) Front seat belt lower anchor, both sides (see step 5 on «FRONT SEAT BELT»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/restraints-control-systems/#seat-belt-system) )
  2. Detach the clips, then remove the footrest (A).
  3. Using a utility knife, cut the carpet (A) at the shift lever area (B) and parking brake lever area (C) as shown.
  4. Remove the carpet (A). Remove the clip. Release the fasteners (B), then pull back the carpet from under the dashboard. Remove the front lower portions of both rear side trim panels (C) as necessary. Pull the carpet out from both rear side trim panels. If necessary, remove the floor mat holders (D).
  5. Install the carpet in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Take care not to damage, wrinkle, or twist the carpet. Make sure the seat harnesses are routed correctly. Slip the carpet under the rear side trim panel on each side properly. Replace the clip if it's damaged. Reattach the cut areas at the shift lever and parking brake lever with wire ties. When installing new carpet, cut the carpet at the shift lever and parking brake lever. After installing the new carpet, reattach the cut areas with wire ties.

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