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Accessory
Application
SPORT SUSPENSION
2007 TL
BII 33631
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Issue Date
AUG 2006
PARTS LIST
NOTE:
Right front damper assembly Left front damper assembly
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Make sure the tires are inflated to the specified air pressure.
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These instructions show the left damper assembly being installed; the same procedure applies to installing the right damper assembly.
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These dampers are designed to be used exclusively with this model and should not be used with other models.
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The dampers for the left and right sides are different. Be sure to note the "L" and "R" markings on the dampers for the proper installation.
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Observe the procedure and safety notes and precautions described in the applicable Service Manual.
Right rear damper assembly Left rear damper assembly
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Open the hood. Remove the right side engine compartment cover (gently pull up to release the three pins and one clip).
Note to dealer page RIGHT SIDE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER
TOOLS AND SUPPLIES REQUIRED 14 mm and 17 mm Combination wrenches
CLIP
PIN
14 mm and 17 mm Sockets Hex wrench Ratchet Torque wrench Shop towels Isopropyl alcohol PIN
INSTALLATION Customer 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.”
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2.
Release the front clip from the left rear engine compartment cover, gently pull up to release the one clip along the strut tower bar, and the one clip attached to the right rear engine compartment cover. Lift up to remove the pin, and remove the left rear engine compartment cover.
Removing the Front Damper 4.
With the vehicle on a rack, remove all four wheels.
5.
Remove the strut tower bar (three nuts on each side, and remove the two bracket bolts). NUTS (3) STRUT TOWER BAR
FRONT CLIP LEFT REAR ENGINE COVER
NUTS (3)
PIN
CLIP
STRUT TOWER BAR
3.
CLIP
Release the two front clips from the right rear engine compartment cover, and gently pull up to release the three clips along the strut tower bar. Lift up to remove the pin, and remove the right rear engine compartment cover.
6.
Remove the damper fork through bolt, and remove the damper fork pinch bolt. Remove the damper fork assembly.
DAMPER FORK PINCH BOLT
DAMPER FORK
FRONT CLIP
RIGHT REAR ENGINE COVER
PIN
DAMPER FORK FLANGE NUT DAMPER FORK THROUGH BOLT
STRUT TOWER BAR CLIP
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7.
Remove the flange nuts from the top of the damper, and remove the damper assembly.
9.
FLANGE NUT
Install the damper fork over the driveshaft, and onto the lower arm. Install the damper in the damper fork so the aligning tab is aligned with the slot in the damper fork. DAMPER
DAMPER
ALIGNING TAB DAMPER FORK
DAMPER FORK PINCH BOLT 43 N·m (32 lb-ft)
DAMPER FORK FLANGE NUT 64 N·m (47 lb-ft)
Installing the New Front Damper 8.
Install the damper assembly with the aligning tab facing the inside of the vehicle. Loosely install the flange nuts. FLANGE NUT 50 N·m (37 lb-ft)
DAMPER FORK THROUGH BOLT
10. Loosely install the damper fork pinch bolt to the damper fork. 11. Install the damper fork through bolt with nut, but do not tighten the bolt yet. 12. Place a floor jack under the lower arm, and load the suspension with the weight of the vehicle. Torque the flange nuts on the top of the damper to 50 N·m (37 lb-ft). 13. Torque the damper fork pinch bolt to 43 N·m (32 lb-ft) and torque the damper fork flange nut to 64 N·m (47 lb-ft). 14. Repeat steps 6 through 13 to install the damper assembly on the other side of the vehicle.
DAMPER ALIGNING TAB
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15. With the vehicle on the ground, reinstall the strut tower bar. Torque the nuts that secure the strut tower bar to 22 N·m (16 lb-ft). Reinstall the two bracket bolts
Removing the Rear Damper 17. Remove the rear seat cushion (one bolt, and pull the seat hook knobs to release the seat cushion).
NUTS (3) 22 N·m (16 lb-ft)
CENTER SEAT BELT (Remove the belt form the center belt guide.)
STRUT TOWER BAR
REAR SEAT-BACK
LOWER BOLT (Remove.)
NUTS (3) 22 N·m (16 lb-ft)
UPPER BOLT (Loosen.)
SEAT CUSHION BOLT
LOWER BOLT (Remove.)
BRACKET BOLT SEAT CUSHION
16. Reinstall the engine compartment covers in the reverse order of removal.
SEAT HOOK KNOB
18. Remove the two lower seat-back bolts, and loosen the upper bolts. Remove the rear seat-back. 19. Pull the left C-pillar cap out until it stops, and remove the left rear door opening trim around the C-pillar trim. Remove the left C-pillar trim (five clips). Remove the right C-pillar trim the same way. C-PILLAR CAP (Pull out.)
C-PILLAR TRIM REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM
CLIP
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20. In the trunk area, lift the rear shelf to release the eight clips, then pull the rear shelf towards the front of the vehicle.
22. Remove the flange nut from the stabilizer link. Hold the stabilizer link with a hex wrench when removing the nut. Disconnect the stabilizer link from the bracket.
CLIP
STABILIZER LINK
REAR SHELF
FLANGE BOLT
STABILIZER LINK BRACKET FLANGE NUT
21. Remove the two flange nuts from the top of the rear damper. HEX WRENCH
KNUCKLE
DAMPER FLANGE NUT
23. Remove the flange bolt from the knuckle. 24. Lower the rear suspension, and remove the damper assembly. Installing the New Rear Damper NOTE: The rear dampers are marked "L" for the left side, and "R" for the right side.
DAMPER
25. Lower the rear suspension, and install the damper assembly. Loosely install the damper flange nuts to the top of the damper. DAMPER FLANGE NUT
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26. Position the lower portion of the rear damper, and loosely install the flange bolt. Connect the stabilizer link to the bracket, and loosely install the flange nut. FLANGE BOLT
30. Reinstall the rear shelf, both C-pillar trims, the rear seat-back, and the rear seat cushion. 31. Reinstall the wheels and torque the wheel nuts to 108 N·m (80 lb-ft.). 32. Check the wheel alignment (toe) and adjust as necessary.
STABILIZER LINK
Front
FLANGE NUT
HEX WRENCH
Rear
Camber
Neg 0° 30' ± 30'
Neg -1° 00' ± 30'
Caster
3° 17' ± 45°
N/A
Toe-in
0 mm ± 2 mm
2 mm ± 2 mm
Headlight Aiming Adjustment 33. Adjust the headlight aiming as described in the Service Manual. Also adjust the fog light aiming if the vehicle you are working on is equipped with fog lights. Installing the A-Spec Emblem
27. Place a floor jack under the rear suspension to load it with the vehicle's weight. FLANGE BOLT
FLANGE NUT
34. Using the lower right corner of the trunk lid as a guide, temporareily position the A-spec emblem on the trunk lid 32.5 mm (1 ¼ inches) from the bottom, and 32.5 mm (1 ¼ inches) from the side. 35. Using a shop towel dampened with isopropyl alcohol, clean the body surface where the exterior emblem will attach.
32.5 MM HEX WRENCH A - S PEC
32.5 mm
TRUNK LID EDGE
FLOOR JACK
28. Torque the two flange nuts on the top of the damper to 50 N·m (37 lb-ft), torque the knuckle flange bolt to 59 N·m (43 lb-ft), and torque the stabilizer upper flange nut to 39 N·m (29 lb-ft). Be sure to hold the stablizer link with a hex wrench when tightening the stabilizer link nut. 29. Repeat steps 21 through 28 to install the damper assembly on the other side. 6 of 7
36. Remove the adhesive backing from the emblem, and position the emblem on the trunk lid, 32.5 mm (1 1/4 in) from the bottom, and 32.5 mm (1 1/4 in) from the right edge of the trunk lid. 37 Firmly press the emblem into position and hold it for 30 seconds. 38. Give a completed copy of the certification page to your customer, and keep one copy for your records. BII 33631 (0608)
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Installation Certification
I certify that an Acura A-Spec sports suspension has been installed on this vehicle following Acura specifications:
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Date
Dealer Number
Dealer Sales Copy
Customer Copy
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