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Old 06-27-2011, 11:06 AM
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Rear Trim Removal

Just like to know if the rear trim can be taken out without removing the bumper? It is just a series of clips right? Thanks!
Old 06-27-2011, 12:03 PM
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yes you can but I don't recommend it. I left a small pry mark in my bumper trying to get the trim out and I broke a clip.

Sometimes short cuts work, but most of the time it is better to do it the correct way.
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So best bet is to take out the bumper then...hmm..okee. Thanks!
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Old 06-27-2011, 01:44 PM
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Don't need to fully take out the bumper. Just leave the bottom screws on and you can just loosen up the top part to take out the trim. That's how I did mine.
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Originally Posted by nexson
yes you can but I don't recommend it. I left a small pry mark in my bumper trying to get the trim out and I broke a clip.

Sometimes short cuts work, but most of the time it is better to do it the correct way.
Agree!!
Old 11-16-2011, 11:01 PM
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So nobody in the forum wants to answer this question or has detailed instructions on how they removed this bumper trim for painting it?
Old 11-16-2011, 11:07 PM
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Originally Posted by phongn
So nobody in the forum wants to answer this question or has detailed instructions on how they removed this bumper trim for painting it?
So you a angry new member?
Old 11-17-2011, 11:23 AM
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My bodyshop took the trim off in front of me.

He used a flathead screwdriver with some then cloth wrapped around it to SLOWLY pry the sucker off the back. I thought that this would break the clips, but everything was fine since he didn't rush it.

I was standing behind him while he did this and it took about 5 min.

If you take your time and wrap up your prying tool, you should be fine.
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Old 11-17-2011, 11:25 AM
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There is a PDF about the trim removal looming around one of the thread if you do a search.
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Old 11-17-2011, 09:14 PM
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here is the direction to replace the trim I got from bernardi Acura
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I did the rear bumper removal and found two things different than the directions show. First off I only had 6 total screws not 8 like the PDF shows. And secondly where was the need for the 10mm socket?
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This is good info. But I'm also looking to remove the peices which line the sides of the rear window. Anyone know how to remove those? I'm basically going to paint all the "matte silver" peices so I can't miss those. Thanks in advance.

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hi, is there instruction to change the Acura HONDA OEM 2016 RDX-Bumper Trim-Molding Trim Left 71508TX4A51?
I've looked underneath and there are 3 scews holding it in, in addition to a few clips. 2 bottom screws are easily removed but the top screw is very hard and seem like I'd have to remove the rear bumper.

Thank you
Old 08-13-2018, 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by wassupd0c
hi, is there instruction to change the Acura HONDA OEM 2016 RDX-Bumper Trim-Molding Trim Left 71508TX4A51?
I've looked underneath and there are 3 scews holding it in, in addition to a few clips. 2 bottom screws are easily removed but the top screw is very hard and seem like I'd have to remove the rear bumper.

Thank you
You're in the wrong section. This is the TL area, post your question to the RDX section.
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