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TOOLS AND SUPPLIES REQUIRED
Phillips screwdriver
Flat-tip screwdriver
Ratchet
10 mm Socket
Isopropyl alcohol
Shop towel
Masking tape
Blanket
String
Diagonal cutters
08F20-S3V-2A00-91
SEP 2003
GOLD EMBLEMP/N 08F20-S3V-200A
PARTS LIST
Front “A” emblem
Rear “A” emblem(with clips on the back)
Rear “ACURA” emblem
Rear “MDX” emblem
INSTALLATION
NOTE:
• Be careful not to damage the body paint finish whenyou remove and install the emblems.
• This emblem kit should be installed only when theambient air temperature is 60°F (15°C) or above.
• To prevent damage to the front bumper rest thefront bumper on a blanket during the installation.
• To allow the adhesive to cure, do not wash thevehicle for 24 hours.
Installing the Front Emblem
1. Remove the two self-tapping screws, seven clipsand four bolts that secure the front bumper.
• If the vehicle is equipped with optional fenderflares, remove the top inner fender screws thatsecure the bumper.
2004 MDXINSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS
Accessory Application Publications No.
Issue Date
2. Pull the front bumper out toward you, thendisconnect the fog light harness connectors.Remove the front bumper and rest it on a blanket.
3331021M
FRONTBUMPER
SELF-TAPPINGSCREWS (2)
BOLT
CLIP(long)
BOLT
FOG LIGHT HARNESSCONNECTORS (2)
CLIP(short)
CLIP (short)
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6. Reinstall all the removed parts. Check that all clipsare installed securely.
5. Position the gold “A” emblem on the front grillemolding and emblem base and align the pins onthe emblem with the holes in the emblem base.Install the two self-tapping screws onto the pins.
4. Remove the two self-tapping screws that fastenthe “A” emblem and the emblem base to the frontgrille molding, and remove the “A” emblem.
3. Remove the six self-tapping screws that fasten thefront grille molding to the front bumper, andremove the front grille molding.
3512082MSELF-TAPPINGSCREWS (6)
FRONTBUMPER
FRONT GRILLE MOLDING
3513052M
SELF-TAPPINGSCREW (Reuse.)
“A” EMBLEM(Discard.)
EMBLEMBASE
FRONT GRILLEMOLDING
3513052M
SELF-TAPPINGSCREW (Reuse.)
GOLD “A” EMBLEM
EMBLEMBASE
FRONT GRILLEMOLDING
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Installing the Rear Emblems
7. To prevent damage to the body finish, attachmasking tape around the original rear “A”, “MDX”and “ACURA” emblems.
8. Remove the original rear emblems by cuttingaround the outer edges with a piece of string.
MASKING TAPE
MASKING TAPE
MASKING TAPE
STRING
STRING
STRING
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9. Using isopropyl alcohol on a shop towel, clean theareas where the emblems were removed.
10. Remove the adhesive backings from the new gold“A”, “MDX” and “ACURA” emblems.
NOTE: If any original clip(s) stayed in the tailgate afteryou removed the rear “A” emblem, make sure youremove and discard the same clip(s) on the newemblem.
11. Attach the new gold “A” and “MDX” emblems to thetailgate. Align the pins on the new gold “ACURA”emblem with the holes in the rear license platetrim, and attach the “ACURA” emblem.
12. Hold the new gold emblems firmly against thetailgate, and rear license plate trim with the palmof your hand.
13. Remove the masking tape from tailgate.
NOTE: After the emblem kit is installed, tell yourcustomer not to wash the vehicle for 24 hours to givethe adhesive time to cure.
CLIPS(Remove and discardany original clips thatstayed in the tailgate.)
NEW GOLD“A” EMBLEM
NEW GOLD“MDX” EMBLEM
HOLE
PIN
NEW GOLD“ACURA” EMBLEM