View 2015 Acura TL Deck Lid Spoiler Accessory Installation

INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
PARTS LIST
Accessory
Application
TRUNK SPOILER
P/N 08F10-TZ3-200
2015 TLX
Publications No.
VERSION 1
Issue Date
JULY 2014
2
Clips
Trunk spoiler
TOOLS AND SUPPLIES REQUIRED
Right trunk spring (marked red)
Template A
Template B
Drill
Eye protection (face shield, safety goggles, etc.)
Center punch
3 mm Drill bit
Touch-up paint
Felt-tip pen
Masking tape
Heavy gloves
Trunk Spring Tool (T/N 07AAF-T2AA200)
The following tools are available through the Honda Tool
and Equipment Program. On the iN, click on: Service >
Service Bay > Tool and Equipment Program, then enter
the number under “Search”. Or, call 888-424-6857.
• Rotabroach Hole Cutting Kit (T/N BLR11201SO)
• Rubber Roller (T/N MHLE54D)
Illustration of the Trunk Spoiler on the Vehicle
Special bolt
6 mm Flange nut
TRUNK
SPOILER
QC02801AC
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INSTALLATION
2.
Client Information: The information in this installation
instruction is intended for use only by skilled
technicians who have the proper tools, equipment, and
training to correctly and safely add equipment to your
vehicle. These procedures should not be attempted by
“do-it-yourselfers.”
Remove the trunk panel.
TRUNK PANEL
TRUNK LID
NOTE:
• Take care not to damage the paint finish.
• This kit should be installed only if the ambient air
temperature is 15°C (60°F) or above.
• To allow the adhesive to cure, do not wash the vehicle
for 24 hours. Please advise the client.
1.
Open the trunk lid. Remove the two clips from the
trunk hinge trim.
QC02803AC
9 CLIPS
TRUNK LID
CLIP
CLIP
3.
Close the trunk lid. Place template A on the trunk lid,
and align it with the center of the emblem and
character line of the trunk lid. Tape template A to the
trunk lid with masking tapes.
Align with the
character line.
Align with the center
of the emblem.
Align with the
character line.
EMBLEM
TEMPLATE
LEFT TRUNK
HINGE TRIM
RIGHT TRUNK
HINGE TRIM
QC02802AC
TRUNK LID
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MASKING
TAPE
TEMPLATE A
QC02805BC
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4.
Set a center punch to the minimum power setting,
and mark the trunk lid through the hole in template A.
Remove template A.
6.
Place template B on the trunk lid, insert the six tabs
and align it with the left edge of the trunk lid. Tape
template B to the trunk lid with two pieces of masking
tape.
CENTER
PUNCH
TEMPLATE B
TAB
HOLE
TRUNK LID
MASKING
TAPE
QC02806BC
TRUNK LID
5.
TEMPLATE A
Fold the six tabs on template B as shown.
Align with the edge
of the trunk lid.
TRUNK LID
QC02808AC
TEMPLATE B
TEMPLATE B
7.
Using the center punch, mark the trunk lid through
the hole in template B. Remove template B.
CENTER
PUNCH
QC02807AC
6 TABS
(Fold.)
TEMPLATE B
8.
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HOLE
TRUNK LID
QC02809BC
Flip over template B, and mark the right side of the
trunk lid the same way.
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9.
While wearing eye protection, use a 7 mm
Rotabroach bit to drill the trunk lid at the
centerpunched mark.
7 mm
ROTABROACH BIT
12. Using isopropyl alcohol on a shop towel, thoroughly
clean the trunk lid where the trunk spoiler will attach.
DRILL
TRUNK LID
SHOP
TOWEL
Clean with an
isopropyl alcohol.
TRUNK LID
13. Install the special bolt and two clips on the trunk
spoiler as shown.
MARK
10. While wearing eye protection, use a 8.5 mm
Rotabroach bit to drill the trunk lid at the
centerpunched mark.
8.5 mm
ROTABROACH BIT
QC02901AC
TRUNK
SPOILER
2 CLIPS
CLIP
(Align with the marks
on the trunk spoiler.)
DRILL
MARK
TOP VIEW
TRUNK
SPOILER
MARK
SPECIAL BOLT
(Align with the marks
on the trunk spoiler.)
MARK
MARK
TRUNK LID
11. Apply touch-up paint to the edge of the holes. Allow
the touch-up paint to dry before going to the next
step.
TRUNK
SPOILER
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SPECIAL
BOLT
TOP VIEW
QC02902DC
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14. Partially peel back the 12 adhesive backings, and
tape them to the front surface of the trunk spoiler with
masking tape. Completely remove the remaining
adhesive backing.
12 ADHESIVE
BACKINGS
(Peel.)
MASKING
TAPE
16. Push the trunk spoiler towards the front of the vehicle
as shown, to align the bolts and clips in the correct
position.
TRUNK
SPOILER
TRUNK LID
ADHESIVE
BACKING
(Remove.)
TRUNK SPOILER
(Push towards front
of vehicle)
QC02903DC
15. Install the trunk spoiler onto the trunk lid.
Insert the special bolt into the hole on the trunk lid
first, then insert the two clips.
CLIP
SPECIAL
BOLT
TRUNK
SPOILER
QD21202CG
17. Adjust the position of the trunk spoiler so there is
equal spacing on both sides.
TRUNK LID
CLIP
TRUNK
SPOILER
8.5 mm
HOLE
8.5 mm
HOLE
TRUNK LID
7 mm
HOLE
QC02904DC
Equal spacing
on both sides.
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18. While applying light pressure on the trunk spoiler,
carefully remove the adhesive backings.
21. Open the trunk lid. Secure the trunk spoiler to the
trunk lid with 6 mm flange nut. Torque the flange nut
to 9.0 N·m (0.9 kgf·m, 6.6 lbf·ft).
TRUNK LID
12 ADHESIVE
BACKINGS
(Remove.)
TRUNK
SPOILER
TRUNK LID
QC02911DC
20. Using a rubber roller, apply firm pressure, especially
at the ends, to set the adhesive.
22. Pull back the weatherstrip, and remove the six clips
from the trunk upper trim panel.
WEATHERSTRIP
(Pull away.)
TRUNK LID
RUBBER
ROLLER
QC02912AC
6 CLIPS
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QC02913AC
6 mm FLANGE NUT
9.0 N·m
(0.9 kgf·m, 6.6 lbf·ft)
19. Firmly press the trunk spoiler against the trunk lid.
Press until both clips click into position.
TRUNK
SPOILER
SPECIAL BOLT
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TRUNK UPPER
TRIM PANEL
QC02914AC
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23. Pull down the trunk upper trim panel. Push the tab,
then pull down the right seat-back release lever to
release the hook. Release the left seat-back release
lever the same way.
VEHICLE PANEL
24. Remove the vehicle right trunk spring from the center
clip.
CENTER
CLIP
HOOK
VEHICLE RIGHT
TRUNK SPRING
Push.
LEVER
TAB
LEFT SEAT-BACK
RELEASE LEVER
TRUNK UPPER
TRIM PANEL
(Pull down.)
CENTER
CLIP
QC02915AC
RIGHT SEAT-BACK
RELEASE LEVER
25. Pull back the right and left trunk side trim panels.
RIGHT TRUNK SIDE
TRIM PANEL
(Pull.)
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26. With an assistant holding the trunk lid open, remove
the old right trunk spring from the slider using the
trunk spring tool. Wear heavy gloves to protect your
hands, and push the trunk spring tool slowly and
carefully.
OLD RIGHT
TRUNK SPRING
SLIDER
27. Install the new right trunk spring in the reverse order
of removal. Wear heavy gloves to protect your hands
• Install the red-marked trunk spring in the slot in
the left (driver’s side) hinge bracket and in the
right (passenger’s side) hinge arm.
• Rotate the trunk spring tool as you pull it towards
you.
NOTICE: Be careful when installing the trunk spring as
it could repel with strong force and cause injury.
NEW RIGHT
TRUNK SPRING
HINGE
BRACKET
HINGE
BRACKET
TRUNK SPRING
TOOL
•
QC03103AC
HINGE
BRACKET
Remove the spring from the hinge bracket.
NEW RIGHT
TRUNK SPRING
HINGE
BRACKET
Marked
red.
QC03109AC
28. Reinstall the new right trunk spring on the center clip.
OLD RIGHT
TRUNK
SPRING
TRUNK SPRING
TOOL
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CENTER
CLIP
NEW RIGHT
TRUNK SPRING
CENTER
CLIP
QC03110BC
29. Reinstall all other removed parts.
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