Frame Acura ZDX I

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Front Outrigger Stiffener Replacement

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

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1. Remove the front inner fender as needed (see «FRONT INNER FENDER REPLACEMENT»(/acura/zdx/i-2009-2013/remont/exterior-body-panels/#fenderwell__front-inner-fender-replacement) ).
2. Remove the bolts (A, B), then remove the front outrigger stiffener (C).
3. Install the stiffener in the reverse order of removal.

Spare Tire Hoist Replacement

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

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1. Open the spare tire cap (A), and loosen the hoist shaft (B) with the wheel nut wrench and extension, then remove the spare tire (C) from the spare tire hoist (D).
2. Remove the bolts, then remove the spare tire hoist (A). NOTE: Take care not to bend the cable (B).
3. Install the hoist in the reverse order of removal.

Spare Tire Support Bracket Replacement

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

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1. Remove the spare tire (see «SPARE TIRE HOIST REPLACEMENT»(/acura/zdx/i-2009-2013/remont/exterior-body-panels/#frame__spare-tire-hoist-replacement) ).
2. Remove the bolts, then remove the spare tire support bracket (A).
3. Install the bracket in the reverse order of removal.

Rear Wheelwell Gusset Replacement

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

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1. Remove these items: Rear inner fender, as needed (see «REAR SIDE SILL STRAKE REPLACEMENT»(/acura/zdx/i-2009-2013/remont/exterior-body-panels/#fenderwell) ) Rear cargo support beam (see «REAR CARGO SUPPORT BEAM REPLACEMENT»(/acura/zdx/i-2009-2013/remont/exterior-body-panels/#frame__rear-cargo-support-beam-replacement) )
2. Pull back the carpet as needed.
3. Remove the rear wheelwell gusset (A). Remove the bolts. From outside the vehicle, remove the nuts.
4. Install the gusset in the reverse order of removal.

Rear Cargo Support Beam Replacement

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

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1. Remove the rear under floor cover (see «FLOOR LID HANDLE»(/acura/zdx/i-2009-2013/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) ).
2. Remove the bolts, then remove the rear cargo support beam (A).
3. Install the support beam in the reverse order of removal.

Special Tools Required

Subframe Alignment Pin 070AG-SJAA10S

After removing the subframe mounting bolts, the front subframe stiffener mounting bolts, the front subframe front stiffener mounting bolts, and the front subframe rear stiffener mounting bolts, be sure to replace them with new ones.

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Note. Align the front subframe with the subframe alignment pin.

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1. Align the front subframe (A) in the following sequence. Lift the front subframe up to the body, and loosely install the new subframe mounting bolts (B), the front stiffener mounting bolts (C), the new rear stiffener mounting bolts (D) and the stiffeners (E). Insert the subframe alignment pin (F) through the positioning slot (G) on the right rear stiffener, through the positioning hole (H) on the subframe, and into the positioning hole (I) on the body, then loosely tighten the subframe right rear mounting bolt. Insert the subframe alignment pin through the positioning slot on the left rear stiffener, through the positioning hole on the subframe, and into the positioning hole on the body, then loosely tighten the subframe left rear mounting bolt. Tighten the subframe mounting bolts to the specified torque values starting with the right rear subframe mounting bolt. Use the subframe alignment pin when tightening the rear side subframe mounting bolts. Check all of the subframe mounting bolts, and retighten if necessary. NOTE: Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown in the illustration.
2. After reinstalling all removed parts, check and adjust the front wheel alignment (see «WHEEL ALIGNMENT»(/acura/zdx/i-2009-2013/remont/wheel-alignment/#front-and-rear-suspension-inspection__wheel-alignment) ).

Note. Install the rear subframe by aligning the installation positioning holes and positioning holes with the subframe alignment pin. After removing the subframe mounting bolts and the rear subframe stay mounting nuts, be sure to replace them with new ones.

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See also:
• FRONT INNER FENDER REPLACEMENT
• REAR SIDE SILL STRAKE REPLACEMENT
• FLOOR LID HANDLE
• WHEEL ALIGNMENT
• SPARE TIRE HOIST REPLACEMENT
• REAR CARGO SUPPORT BEAM REPLACEMENT