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DIY Collection for the 2nd gen TL

Interior
LED Conversion
http://www.ledautomotive.com/OrderIn...03TL/index.asp
http://www.n4te.com/images/acura/leds/guide/

LED Climate Control
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...=601528&page=2

Replace LEDs in Headunit
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-cl-2001-2003-50/diy-radio-led-conversion-485288/

LED Power Window Buttons
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-1999-2003-98/diy-led-power-window-buttons-620689/

Remove Door Panels and Wood Trim
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-1999-2003-98/d-i-y-removing-door-panels-wood-grain-626785/

Paint Shiftgate
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-1999-2003-98/diy-shiftgate-redo-update-621805/
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...91#post8965591

Metra Single Din to Double Din
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-1999-2003-98/diy-metra-kit-alpine-iva-w200-612291/

Fix Door Panel Peeling
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...=601528&page=2

Fix Dash Rattle
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-1999-2003-98/dash-rattle-found-fixed-pictures-546283/

Flush Mount Door Lock Knobs
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-1999-2003-98/diy-door-lock-knob-adjustment-620740/

Switch Shifter Direction
https://acurazine.com/forums/showpos...2&postcount=76

Exterior
Install Spoiler
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-1999-2003-98/diy-spoiler-install-626023/
http://www.in.honda.com/Rjanisis/pubs/AI/BII22514.pdf

Install M3/M5 Spoiler
https://acurazine.com/forums/showpos...0&postcount=18

Black Mesh Grill
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...ht=mesh+grille

Grill Removal
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-photograph-gallery-99/diy-taking-off-front-grill-pics-572103/

Cleared Headlight Housing 02-03
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/184466/18

Cleared Headlight Housing 99-01
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...18#post2013918

Black Headlight Housing
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...6&page=3&pp=25

Wetsanding Headlights
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-photograph-gallery-99/fun-sandpaper-580286/
http://www./forum/f94/...-steps-321528/

HID Projectors Retrofit
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-1999-2003-98/diy-hid-projector-retro-fit-02-03-headlights-618263/

Install HID Foglights
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-problems-fixes-117/replacing-broken-wheel-lug-stud-596439/

Install Foglights 99-01
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-1999-2003-98/diy-installing-accord-fog-lights-99-01-tl-corner-pocket-565298/
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-1999-2003-98/replica-6g-accord-4dr-foglights-diy-612321/
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-1999-2003-98/diy-alternate-fog-diy-01-03-civic-fogs-613806/
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-1999-2003-98/diy-01-03-civic-fogs-99-01-tl-624705/

Foglight Mod
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-1999-2003-98/fog-light-mod-alternate-version-549015/

Install Side Markers
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-1999-2003-98/diy-745-side-markers-545900/

Door Handle LEDs
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-1999-2003-98/diy-door-handle-leds-613711/

Install 02-03 Taillights
https://acurazine.com/forums/showpos...07#post2040881

Rear License Plate Cathodes
https://acurazine.com/forums/showpos...53#post1778406

Debadge
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=122040

Remove B Pillars
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-problems-fixes-117/remove-b-pillar-2nd-gen-tl-%5B56k-beware%5D-583946/

Apply Pillar Vinyl
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-1999-2003-98/fixed-my-pillar-problem-640085/

Paint Calipers
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...70#post8898870

Replace Broken Wheel Lug Stud
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=596439

Performance

Lowering Springs
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/184466/7
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-tires-wheels-suspension-100/diy-lowering-dropping-your-tl-623631/

Rear Camber Kit
http://www.6thgenaccord.com/forums/s...ead.php?t=3984

Install Intake
https://acurazine.com/forums/ramblings-12/i-love-tattoos-but-just-wrong-107821/

Remove Intake Resonator
https://acurazine.com/forums/showpos...58#post1870075

Paint Aftermarket Intake
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-1999-2003-98/diy-paint-your-cold-air-short-ram-intake-638335/

Install Headers
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/184466/19

ThermoBlok Spacers
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-1999-2003-98/diy-thermoblok-spacers-install-egr-cleaning-615644/

Install Radiator
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-cl-2001-2003-50/griffin-radiator-install-write-up-pictures-486321/

Valve Adjustment
https://acurazine.com/forums/showpos...8&postcount=33

Mugen Thermostat
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/590232/8

Install EZ Oil Drain Valve
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-1999-2003-98/ez-oil-drain-valve-install-w-pics-611400/

Replace Alternator
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/184466/9

Replace Rotors
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/184466/23
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...03#post8898903

Electronics
OEM Navigation Install
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=114084

Keeping Navigation Prompts w/Aftermarket Headunit
https://acurazine.com/forums/audio-video-electronics-navigation-22/d-i-y-retain-your-navi-prompts-w-aftermarket-headunit-338089/

Install Dom's Nav2DVD
https://acurazine.com/forums/audio-video-electronics-navigation-22/diy-doms-nav-dvd-install-w-pics-2000-tl-312145/

Install Aux Port
http://www.skyeflye.com/acura_cls/In...01-2003_CL.pdf

Big 3
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-1999-2003-98/diy-big-3-a-692969/

Radar Detector Hardwire
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-1999-2003-98/radar-detector-wired-into-auto-dim-mirror-593753/
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...27#post9066127

Optima Battery and Billet Bottom Install
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-performance-parts-modifications-116/optima-install-using-billet-bottom-mount-holder-photos-included-627795/

Fix Navigation 99
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-problems-fixes-117/solution-failed-gps-hard-drive-601833/

Maintenance
Seafoam
https://acurazine.com/forums/9053510-post/
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-1999-2003-98/diy-seafoam-03-tl-s-638176/

Replace HID Headlights
https://acurazine.com/forums/showpos...24&postcount=2

Replace Dash Clock Light
https://acurazine.com/forums/showpos...9&postcount=12

Replace Brake Pads
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/184466/24

Replace AC Cabin Filter
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=107821

120k Service
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-1999-2003-98/120k-service-completed-610450/

Program Key Fob
https://acurazine.com/forums/showpos...86&postcount=6

99 EGR Cleaning
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=615644
http://www.in.honda.com/Rjanisis/pubs/SB/B00-004.PDF

00-03 EGR Cleaning
https://acurazine.com/forums/showpos...39&postcount=8

Transmission Fluid
https://acurazine.com/forums/showpos...85&postcount=3

Replace Rear View Mirror
https://acurazine.com/forums/showpos...9&postcount=23

Replace Ignition
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-1999-2003-98/diy-99-tl-ignition-switch-686000/

Brake Switch
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-1999-2003-98/diy-brake-switch-614710/

Replace Wheel Bearing
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-1999-2003-98/wheel-bearing-diy-620807/


...I didn't want to study so I decided to clean up the giant DIY thread. Enjoy!

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Old 10-22-2008, 10:33 PM
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Very nice!
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Dude,you read my mind.This is sticky material.
Old 10-23-2008, 01:15 AM
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greatness! and my DIY IS ON THERE!!!! WOOOOT
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you were THAT bored huh? lol this is SOOO much better than the sticky! excellent job teg!!
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Nice work, thank you for organizing that stuff.
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Nice but i already threw one together weeks go. I just havent finished it by posting it. Ill go thru yours and see if you have any thing that i dont and try to get the one i made posted today to get rid of the abortion of a thread we have
Old 10-23-2008, 10:09 AM
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yeh i saw you said you were working on one so i figured i could help get a base for you in case you hadn't started yet.

yours will be better i assume.
Old 10-23-2008, 10:16 AM
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Alot of pre-spring cleaning.
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yeh i kind of wish i had made this before i installed my coilovers since i didn't realize there was already a coilover install DIY

btw i really think we should have all of these archived and the pics uploaded to the site

who knows when these old members might delete their photobucket account and all the pictures are gone.
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should sticky this one
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Amazing Post!
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very handy.. good job
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good post. since the other one got closed and supposed to get cleaned up and it never happened.
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Originally Posted by Rajca
good post. since the other one got closed and supposed to get cleaned up and it never happened.
yeah seriously. car forums are based around DIYs. and since the search sucks we need a good way to organize all of them. I am used to forums that have a section with articles or guides and all the information is archived with pictures uploaded to the website so it will be there forever and is very easy to access. these sections also usually have a section of important threads, faqs and the like. I'd much rather have that then having friends and people commenting me...
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This is great. can you check the link for:
Install HID Foglights
It comes up as the Replace Broken Wheel Lug Stud trhread. Thanks In Advance!!
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sorry about that. i wish i could edit it but only mods have that capability but don't worry; fstty says this thread will be trash by the end of the day since he's putting up the better one soon. Yay!
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i see no diy for an oil catch can. ill make one tomorrow since i received the catch can today.
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How bout a DIY for tightening your emergency brake....
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Originally Posted by Rajca
i see no diy for an oil catch can. ill make one tomorrow since i received the catch can today.
Thanks! Looking froward to that.

Also, thanks for the list. I will be adding it to the "mod list" Im almost done with.
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for those who havent seen my oil catch can diy, here u go
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-1999-2003-98/oil-catch-can-diy-693521/
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Door pealing easier way
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hid foglight install is for a broken wheel stud
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Originally Posted by TOTAL~LUSH
hid foglight install is for a broken wheel stud
yes somebody already pointed that out plus i found another mislink but i can't really do anything about it. and our mega mod supposedly has his own that he said he was going to put up a week ago but we haven't seen anything yet. so thats why this one hasn't been stickied.
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Originally Posted by tegkid
yes somebody already pointed that out plus i found another mislink but i can't really do anything about it. and our mega mod supposedly has his own that he said he was going to put up a week ago but we haven't seen anything yet. so thats why this one hasn't been stickied.
okay thanks
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fog light fix for cracked fog lights, lexan and painted
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...2#post10140752
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Is this ever going to get stickied? or is there something like this going up still at some point?
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their a diy sticky already and kris is supposed to clean up all the random comments and hasnt gotten to it and their have been new diy mods that cant be posted in the sticky.
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Yea I know about that other one its just a pain to find anything.
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sticky plz. good thread.
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good stuuff on here
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Originally Posted by SLushhYYY
How bout a DIY for tightening your emergency brake....
Bump that

As a newcomer to this forum, I am definitely looking forward to this material being integrated / moved into the "Sticky Area" of A'zine
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take off your rear wheel. and your rear rotor. you will see an adjustable knob for the parking brake at the bottom of the hub. turn that and try putting your rotor on. when you feel it rub just enough, turn the knob one time backwards to loosen it up one click and put everthing back together.

viola, parking break adjusted
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HID FOGLIGHT INSTALL DIY
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-performance-parts-modifications-116/3000k-hid-foglight-install-pics-56k-think-again-602180/

Hopefully the mods will fix the link in your first post
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Hey man, I thought the rubber plug on the rotor near the wheel stud could be removed and you can access the screw from there. Then turn your rotor until it grabs then back off a click or two. All without removing the rotor.


Originally Posted by phee
take off your rear wheel. and your rear rotor. you will see an adjustable knob for the parking brake at the bottom of the hub. turn that and try putting your rotor on. when you feel it rub just enough, turn the knob one time backwards to loosen it up one click and put everthing back together.

viola, parking break adjusted


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