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Fenderwell Acura TL III

Exterior Body Panels 7 illustrations ~570 words

Front Strake Replacement

Note. Take care not to scratch the body.

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Scheme 18: Front Strake Replacement
Scheme 18: Front Strake Replacement
  1. Remove the bolts (A) and release the hooks (B), then remove the front stakes (C). Fastener Locations
  2. Remove the bolts (D), then remove the front air guide plate (E).
  3. Install the stakes and plate in the reverse order of removal.

Front Inner Fender Replacement

Note. Take care not to scratch the body.

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Scheme 19: Front Inner Fender Replacement
Scheme 19: Front Inner Fender Replacement
  1. Remove the front inner fender (A). 1 On the back of the wheel arch, remove the screws (B). 2 From under the front bumper (C), remove the bolts (D, E) securing the front bumper, front strake (F), and front inner fender, and remove the clip (G) securing the front bumper and front inner fender. 3 From the wheel arch, remove the clips (H, I) securing the front inner fender (and splash shield) to the body. 4 Release the hook (J) of the splash shield, then remove the front inner fender. Fastener Locations
  2. Install the inner fender in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Check for damaged or stress-whitened clips, and replace them with new ones. Push the clips into place securely.

Splash Shield Replacement

Note. Take care not to scratch the body.

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Scheme 20: Splash Shield Replacement
Scheme 20: Splash Shield Replacement
  1. Remove the splash shield (A). 1 From both wheel arches, remove the clips (B) securing the front inner fender (C) and splash shield to the body. 2 From under the front bumper (D), remove the clips (E), and bolts (F). 3 Release the hooks (G) of the splash shield, then pull the splash shield out. Fastener Locations
  2. Install the splash shield in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Check for damaged or stress-whitened clips, and replace them with new ones. Push the clips into place securely.

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Scheme 21: Front Fender Fairing Replacement
Scheme 21: Front Fender Fairing Replacement
  1. Remove the front inner fender (see «FRONT INNER FENDER REPLACEMENT»(/acura/tl/iii-2003-2006/remont/exterior-body-panels/#fenderwell__front-inner-fender-replacement) ).
  2. Remove the side marker light connector (see «SIDE MARKER LIGHT REPLACEMENT»(/acura/tl/iii-2003-2006/remont/exterior-lights/#exterior-lights) ).
  3. Pull out the front fender fairing (A) by pushing up and releasing the hook (B) from the bracket.
  4. Install the fender fairing in the reverse order of removal.

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Scheme 22: Fuel Pipe Protector Replacement
Scheme 22: Fuel Pipe Protector Replacement
  1. Remove the clips, then remove the fuel pipe protector (A). Take care not to scratch the body. Fastener Locations
  2. Install the protector in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Check for damaged or stress-whitened clips, and replace them with new ones. Push the clips into place securely.

Rear Inner Fender Replacement

Note. Take care not to scratch the body.

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Scheme 23: Rear Inner Fender Replacement
Scheme 23: Rear Inner Fender Replacement
  1. Remove the fuel pipe protector (see «FRONT FENDER FAIRING REPLACEMENT»(/acura/tl/iii-2003-2006/remont/exterior-body-panels/#fenderwell) ).
  2. Remove the rear inner fender (A). 1 Remove the screws (B) from the front and rear of the rear inner fender. 2 Remove the bolts (C) and clips (D, E, F). 3 Pull out the rear inner fender. NOTE: Left side shown, right side is similar. Fastener Locations
  3. Install the inner fender in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Check for damaged or stress-whitened clips, and replace them with new ones. Push the clips into place securely.

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Scheme 24: Rear Air Outlet Replacement
Scheme 24: Rear Air Outlet Replacement
  1. Remove the rear bumper (see «REAR BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/acura/tl/iii-2003-2006/remont/exterior-body-panels/#bumper-system__rear-bumper-removalinstallation) ).
  2. Detach the hooks (A), then remove the rear air outlet (B). Take care not to scratch the body.
  3. Install the air outlet by pushing on the hook portions until the hooks snap into place.

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