Hello all,

I just got a brand new 2003 TL!! Absolutely live it!!
I have a few questions to you though:
1) Can I install the sunroof visor myself? How?

2)Can I put the mud/splash guards myself?

The dealer charges $120 for those jobs. I think it's way too much.
Any suggestions?

Thanks.

 

is that the installed price including the parts? If not, then its ridiculous labor rate. Those are the 2 easiest things to install although you should think twice about the mud guards. Most everyone thats had them ends up regretting it because it damages under the paint. Do a search and you will see lots of talk about that.

 

why the sun roof visor is the ugliest. Please for the love of god don't do it.

 

Don't know about the visor, but the mud guards are easy enough with an 90 degree phillips screwdriver. Well, I have not actually put on the mud guards, but I took them off because they scratch the paint. Besides, I think the car looks better without them.

 

you could do both your self.

The visor is just two screws and two metal anchers, is self-explanatory.

 

Take my word for it.
DONT INSTALL THOSE MUDGAURD!!! it scratches the sh*t out of the car when you want to install a bodykit.

 

don't know about the mudguards...but the visor is extremely easy, maybe 5 minutes max. i think it looks pretty sweet on my car, the only problem is parking under trees when all the leaves and sh1t get caught under it. mine came with directions, but it's not hard to figure out, two clips, two nuts, two bolts. easy on, easy off.

 

just put the mudguards, don't put the visor and yes, it's easy. you will need to take off the rear wheels to do the back, but the front, you can just turn the steering wheel.

 

Don't do the mudguards, it scratches the paint!!!!

 

Why isn't the dealer installing the mudguards? They come standard with the car.

But yes, I agree that the mudguards scratch the hell out of the paint. If you have any thoughts of getting a body kit, don't do the muds.

 

standard??

 

It depends on the dealer, GatorLand Acura here has mud guards on every TL in stock.....suppose to be part of the Acura Protection plan or something......where they charge you 700 dollars for no reason.