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Bumpers (v6) Acura TSX II

Exterior Body Panels 19 illustrations ~1056 words

Front Bumper Removal/Installation

Note. Have an assistant help you when removing and installing the front bumper. Put on gloves to protect your hands. Take care not to scratch the front bumper or the body. When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.

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Scheme 25: Front Bumper Removal/Installation
Scheme 25: Front Bumper Removal/Installation

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  1. Remove the front grille cover (see «ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER REPLACEMENT»(/acura/tsx/ii-2008-2014/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#exterior-trim-v6__engine-compartment-cover-replacement) ).
  2. Remove the screws (A) and clips (B, C, D) securing the front bumper (E). NOTE: To release the clips, pry up on the center pin at the notch (F).
  3. Pull out the front bumper (A) at both wheel arch areas to release it from the hooks (B) on both side spacers (C).
  4. With the help of an assistant, pull both sides of the front bumper (A) away from both side spacers, then pull out the bumper to release the hooks (B) from both upper beams (C).
  5. With the help of an assistant, disconnect the fog light connectors (A) while holding the front bumper (B), then remove the bumper.
  6. If necessary, remove the front bumper absorber (A) from the front bumper beam (B). Remove the left front bumper beam pp box (C) and the right front bumper beam pp box (D) from the bumper beam. Pull up the absorber to release the hooks (E).
  7. Install the bumper in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones. Make sure each connector is plugged in properly. Make sure the front bumper engages the hooks (of both upper beams and both side spacers) on each side securely. Push the clips and the hooks into place securely.

Front Bumper Fog Light Cover Replacement

Note. Take care not to scratch the front bumper.

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Scheme 30: Front Bumper Fog Light Cover Replacement
Scheme 30: Front Bumper Fog Light Cover Replacement
  1. Remove the fog light (see «FOG LIGHT REPLACEMENT»(/acura/tsx/ii-2008-2014/remont/exterior-lights/#exterior-lights-v6) ).
  2. Remove the screws, then remove the front bumper fog light cover (A).
  3. Install the cover in the reverse order of removal.

Lower Front Bumper Grille Replacement

Special Tools Required

KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014*

*Available through the Acura Tool and Equipment Program; call 888-424-6857

Note. Take care not to scratch the front bumper. Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components. When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.

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Scheme 31: Lower Front Bumper Grille Replacement
Scheme 31: Lower Front Bumper Grille Replacement

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  1. Remove the front bumper fog light covers from both sides (see «FRONT BUMPER FOG LIGHT COVER REPLACEMENT»(/acura/tsx/ii-2008-2014/remont/exterior-body-panels/#bumpers-v6__front-bumper-fog-light-cover-replacement) ).
  2. Remove the bolts securing the induction plate A.
  3. Detach the clips, and release the hooks (B), then remove the induction plate A. NOTE: To release the clips, pry up on the center pin at the notch (C).
  4. Remove the screw and clips, and release the hooks (A), then remove the lower side grille assembly (B). NOTE: To release the clips, pry up on the center pin at the notch (C). The left side is shown; the right side is similar.
  5. Detach the clips, and release the hooks (A) (12 places), then remove the lower front bumper grille (B) and the induction center plate (C) as an assembly from the front bumper (D). NOTE: To release the clips, pry up on the center pin at the notch (E).
  6. Remove the screws, and release the hooks (A) (four places), then remove the induction center plate (B) from the lower front bumper grille (C).
  7. Install the grille 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 and the hooks into place securely.

Front Air Spoiler Replacement

Note. Put on gloves to protect your hands. Take care not to scratch the front bumper.

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Scheme 36: Front Air Spoiler Replacement
Scheme 36: Front Air Spoiler Replacement
  1. Remove the bolts (A, B), and release the hooks (C) (six places), then remove the front bumper air spoiler (D).
  2. Install the spoiler in the reverse order of removal, and push the hooks into place securely.

Rear Bumper Removal/Installation

Note. Have an assistant help you when removing and installing the rear bumper. Put on gloves to protect your hands. Take care not to scratch the rear bumper or the body. When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.

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Scheme 37: Rear Bumper Removal/Installation
Scheme 37: Rear Bumper Removal/Installation

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  1. Remove the caps (A). Remove the clips (B), screws (C, D), and bolts (E) securing the rear bumper (F). NOTE: To release the clips, pry up on the center pin at the notch (G).
  2. Pull out the rear bumper (A) at both wheel arch areas to release it from the hooks (B) on both side spacers (C).
  3. With the help of an assistant, pull out both sides of the rear bumper (A) to release the hooks (B) on both rear spacers (C).
  4. With the help of an assistant, pull out the rear bumper (A) to release the hooks (B) on both upper brackets (C).
  5. If necessary, release the hooks (A) and the posts (B), then remove the rear bumper absorber (C) from the rear bumper beam (D).
  6. Install the bumper in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones. Make sure the rear bumper engages the hooks (of both side spacers and both rear spacers) on each side securely. Push the clips, the hooks, and the posts into place securely.

Rear Bumper Exhaust Pipe Trim Replacement

Note. Put on gloves to protect your hands. Take care not to scratch the rear bumper or the body.

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Scheme 42: Rear Bumper Exhaust Pipe Trim Replacement
Scheme 42: Rear Bumper Exhaust Pipe Trim Replacement
  1. Remove the rear bumper (see «REAR BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/acura/tsx/ii-2008-2014/remont/exterior-body-panels/#bumpers-v6__rear-bumper-removalinstallation) ).
  2. Remove the screws, then remove the rear bumper exhaust pipe trim (A) from the rear bumper (B).
  3. Install the trim in the reverse order of removal.

Rear Bumper Reflector Replacement

Note. Put on gloves to protect your hands. Take care not to scratch the rear bumper or the body.

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Scheme 43: Rear Bumper Reflector Replacement
Scheme 43: Rear Bumper Reflector Replacement
  1. Push out the clip (A), and release the hook (B), then remove the rear bumper reflector (C) from the rear bumper (D).
  2. Reattach the hook to the rear bumper first, and push the clip and the hook into place securely.

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