License Plate Frame: Service and Repair

Rear License Trim Replacement

Special Tools Required

- KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014
*Available through the Acura Tool and Equipment Program, 888-424-6857

NOTE:

- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to scratch the tailgate.
- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.

1. Remove these items:

- Tailgate lower trim panel
- Taillight Taillight Replacement

2. From inside the tailgate, remove the nuts securing the rear license trim, and disconnect the rearview camera connector (A).






3. Gently close the tailgate. Pull out the rear license trim (A) to release the clips and remove the harness grommet (B), then remove the trim. The grommets (C) will stay in the tailgate.





4. Remove the grommets from the tailgate, then install the grommets into the clips on the rear license trim.

5. If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.

6. Hold up the rear license trim, and fit the clips into the holes in the tailgate, then push on the trim until the clips snap into place securely.

7. Before reinstalling the nuts securing the rear license trim (A), make sure the lower rear window molding (B) is not pinched.






8. Reconnect the rearview camera connector, and reinstall the nuts.

9. Reinstall all remaining removed parts.