I've got an '08 TL Type S....i've got the bottom piece out and now I'm trying to take off the top piece.So far i've removed 4 bolts. The bolts on the outside and the 2 bolts towards the middle. The panel feels like its ready to release, but it's stuck at the top.

any help would be great.

thanks

 

Not sure if this is going to help because I have not tried to take the seat out yet nor have a looked at it but it might be hooked on top. Did you try lifting up on it? Just a suggestion

 

i did.....i just don't know if i'm overlooking a bolt or if it has clips or what?

thanks for the help....and that is a sweet pic

 

Ha ha. Thanks

 

Did you remove the two bolts behind the headrests? I was reading and someone said there were a couple behind there...

 

nope....but i will check that....thanks for the help

 

hey zobo, i couldn't see any bolts up there...but it definitely feels like its being help by some bolts up top....could be clips tho....

 

There is one bolt behind each headrest.
remove the headrests and you will see a slot in the leather at the top of the backseat...there's a bolt in there
loosen it and lift the seat up to unhinge it from the bolt on each side.
Hope this helps...there's a scan from the service manual here: https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-tires-wheels-suspension-97/how-remove-back-seats-put-suspension-3g-garage-f-070-a-567460/

 

Dang, that is awesome godizus......thanks

And Zobo you were right....thanks for your help too.

 

In the instructions for removing the C-Panel....it says to pull on knob until it stops.....is that the square peg that says side air bag?

thanks again.....

 

why do you need to remove the C-panel for?

 

Glad I could help...and yes, you need to remove "air bag" peg to get the panel out

 

I'm trying to remove the rear deck to get the stock sub out and replace my stock speakers.....

 

is there a way to remove/replace those speakers without removing the rear deck....i really wanted to dynamat that rear deck, but i may not have the skills to do that.

thanks again

 

I think you will have to remove the rear deck, but I'm not sure...when I have had to remove the deck it was to get to the suspension...try looking around in the 3G FAQ thread: Acura TL Community - FAQ for 3G TL Newbies.....

 

yeah you would have to remove the rear deck...


P.S. I hate how everyone describes the bolts on the top as behind the head rests it would make it easier for people to understand if you say they are below the headrests... Godizus gave a pretty good description.

 

Thanks quad.....does anyone know what type of tool i need to remove the square peg....i really don't want to damage that cloth on the c panel or rear deck.....

 

Use a flat head screw driver and come at it from the side, slightly off the center. Stick the tip of the screw driver in and pry back until it starts to pop. Then move the screw driver to the other end on the same side and do the same thing. It's a piece of cake.

As for the hidden bolts behind the headrests, use a 6" extension bar and a 10mm socket on a ratchet. You don't have to take the screw all the way out - only about 6 full turns. Then push the seat back straight up toward the ceiling and pull out. It hangs on the bolt sort of like how a clock hangs on a nail.

 

Thanks Trew, the seats are out....I'll start the C Panels tomorrow....

 

For the clips I used a butter knife wrapped in a thin towel to pry them out...

A thin flat head will work just fine.