Disclaimer***Acura TSX V6-3.5L Technical Service Bulletin # 11-008 Date 110322
Body - Front Grille Lower Moulding PeelingBlistered
11-008
March 22, 2011
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Applies To
2009-10 TSX - ALL
2009-10 TSX Front Grille Lower Molding Peels, Wrinkles, or Blisters
SYMPTOM
The front grille lower molding peels, wrinkles, or blisters.
PROBABLE CAUSE
The primer on the molding did not bond properly.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the grille lower molding. Replace the A (Acura) emblem if needed.
PARTS INFORMATION
A (Acura) Emblem PN 75700-TL2-A00
Front Grille Lower Molding PN 71123-TL2-A00
Push Nut (two required) PN 90672-SW5-003
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
The normal warranty applies.
Operation Number 8131D7
Flat Rate Time 0.6 hour
Failed Part PN 71123-TL2-A00
Defect Code 02502
Symptom Code 08601
Skill Level Repair Technician
REPAIR PROCEDURE
NOTE
^ Take care not to scratch the grille, the front bumper, or the body.
^ Wrap a flat-tip screwdriver with tape to prevent damage when prying on the bumper clips.
^ Put on gloves to protect your hands.
^ Have an assistant help you when removing and installing the front bumper.
^ Release each clip by prying up at the center pin of the notch.
Removal
1. Remove the front grille cover
^ Detach the clips.
^ Pull the rear edge of the cover over the hood edge cushions, then slide the entire cover rearward to release it from the groove in the front
grille.
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^ Lift the cover over the hood latch handle through the hole in the cover.
2. Remove the front bumper by removing the screws and detaching the clips.
3. Pull on the bumper at both wheel arch areas to release it from the hooks on the side spacers.
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4. With the help of an assistant, pull the bumper out to release the hooks from the upper beams.
5. With the help of an assistant, disconnect the fog light connectors while holding the bumper, then remove the bumper.
6. Remove the grille by removing the screws, detaching the clips, and releasing the hooks and ribs from the bumper.
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7. Remove the A emblem from the front grille molding.
8. Remove the front grille molding by removing the screws, releasing the hooks (six places) from the grille base, and releasing the projections (five
places) from the hood center seal.
9. Remove the screws. Pull out the front grille lower molding to release the hooks from the front grille base. Detach the tabs holding the hood seal,
then remove the front grille lower molding.
Installation
NOTE
^ Make sure the tabs on both moldings engage the hood center seal securely.
^ Push all hooks and clips into place securely.
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^ If any clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
10. Reattach the tabs holding the hood seal, then install the new front grille lower molding with the original screws.
11. Install the front grille molding.
12. Attach the new A emblem using new push nuts.
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13. Reattach the grille to the bumper.
14. With the help of an assistant, reconnect the fog light connectors, and reattach the bumper to the vehicle. Make sure the bumper securely engages
the hooks on both the upper beam and the side spacers securely on each side.
15. Reinstall the front grille cover over the hood edge cushions and the hood latch handle. Reinstall the clips.
