Roof Rail Replacement

Special Tools Required 

KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014*

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

1. Pull the front cover (A) forward to release the tabs (B) (four places), the tabs (C), and the hook (D), then remove the cover from the front bracket (E) by pulling it up.
   Fig 1: Pulling Front Cover Forward To Release Tabs

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2. Pull the rear cover (A) rearward to release the tabs (B) (six places) and the tabs (C), then remove the cover from the rear bracket (D) by pulling it up.
   Fig 2: Pulling Rear Cover Rearward To Release Tabs

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3. Pry out the notches (A) with the appropriate trim tool, then remove the center cover (B) from the center bracket (C).
   Fig 3: Prying Out Notches Using Appropriate Trim Tool

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4. Remove the roof rail (A).
   • 1. Remove the nuts securing the front bracket (B) and the rear bracket (C) to the body.
   • 2. Remove the bolts securing the plate (D) on the rail to the center bracket (E).
   Fig 4: Roof Rail, Front Bracket, Rear Bracket, Plate And Center Bracket With Torque Specifications

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5. Remove the nuts, then remove the center bracket (A) from the body.
   Fig 5: Center Bracket And Mounting Nuts With Torque Specifications

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6. If necessary, release the hook(s) (A), then remove the front pad (B) and the rear pad (C) from the brackets (D).

   Front 

   Fig 6: Identifying Hooks, Front Pad, Rear Pad And Brackets (Front)

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   Rear 

   Fig 7: Identifying Hooks, Front Pad, Rear Pad And Brackets (Rear)

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7. If necessary, remove the center pad (A) from the center bracket (B).
   Fig 8: Identifying Center Pad And Center Bracket

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8. Install the roof rail in the reverse order of removal, and make sure the tabs of the covers are installed securely.