Acura ILX Deck Lid Spoiler Installation Instructions

Below you will find brief information for Deck Lid Spoiler ILX. The Deck Lid Spoiler ILX is a vehicle accessory that can be installed on the trunk lid of a 2013 Acura ILX. The installation process involves drilling holes in the trunk lid, attaching the spoiler using clips and adhesive, and replacing the trunk springs. Once installed, the Deck Lid Spoiler ILX provides a sporty look to the vehicle.

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INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Accessory
Application
DECK LID SPOILER
2013 ILX
Publications No.
BII 13537
Issue Date
JUNE 2012
Supersedes BII 13537, May 2012, to update the information marked by the black bars.
PARTS LIST
Nut
Trunk spoiler
TOOLS AND SUPPLIES REQUIRED
Phillips screwdriver
Flat-tip screwdriver
Left trunk spring (marked yellow)
Drill
Eye protection (face shield, safety goggles, etc.)
Center punch
File
Touch-up paint
Right trunk spring (marked red)
Felt-tip pen
Isopropyl alcohol
Shop towel
Ruler
Tape
Trunk Spring Tool (P/N 07AAZ-S0KA100)
Template A
Masking tape
Heavy gloves
High-quality paste wax
Torque wrench
10 mm Socket
Template B
The following tools are available through the Honda Tool
and Equipment Program. On the iN, click on: Service &gt;
Service Bay &gt; Tool and Equipment Program, then enter
the number under “Search”. Or, call 888-424-6857.
Trim Tool Set (T/N SOJATP2014)
Rubber Roller (T/N MHLE54D)
2
Clips
2
Seals A (2.5 mm)
Rotabroach Hole Cutting Kit (T/N BLR11201SO)
Seal B
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INSTALLATION
2.
Client Information: The information in this installation
instruction is intended for use only by skilled
technicians who have the proper tools, equipment, and
training to correctly and safely add equipment to your
vehicle. These procedures should not be attempted by
“do-it-yourselfers.”
Remove the trunk lid trim panel (11 clips).
TRUNK LID
4 CLIPS
CLIP
NOTE:
• Be careful not to damage the paint finish.
• This deck lid spoiler kit should be installed only if the
ambient air temperature is 15&deg;C (60&deg;F) or above.
• Clean and wax the areas to be covered with a highquality paste wax.
• To allow the adhesive to cure, do not wash the vehicle
for 24 hours. Please advise the client.
6 CLIPS
TRUNK LID
TRIM PANEL
1.
Open the trunk lid. Remove each trunk lid hinge
cover (four clips).
3.
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Close the trunk lid. Attach masking tape to the trunk
lid as shown.
TRUNK LID
CLIPS
TRUNK LID
TAPE
TAPE
2 HINGE
COVERS
CLIPS
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4.
Align template A and template B to the trunk lid as
shown, and attach them with masking tape.
8.
Using a felt-tip pen, mark one point through template
B as shown.
TRUNK LID
FELT-TIP
PEN
TEMPLATE A
TRUNK LID
MASKING
TAPE
TEMPLATE B
TEMPLATE
POINT
MASKING
TAPE
Align.
Align.
TRUNK LID
Align.
TEMPLATE B
SECTION VIEW
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5.
9.
Using a felt-tip pen, mark two points through
templates A and B as shown.
FELT-TIP
PEN
Remove template B.
10. Using a center punch, punch the centers of the three
marks. Set the center punch to the minimum power
setting.
TRUNK LID
TEMPLATE A
CENTER PUNCH
TRUNK LID
POINT
POINT
TEMPLATE B
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3 MARKS
6.
Remove templates A and B.
7.
Turn template B over, and repeat step 4 to install it
on the right side of the trunk lid.
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11. While wearing eye protection, drill an 8 mm hole at
the mark in the center of the trunk lid with an 8 mm
hole cutter. Drill perpendicular to the trunk lid.
Drill perpendicularly.
14. Using isopropyl alcohol on a shop towel, thoroughly
clean the area where the trunk spoiler will attach.
DRILL
(8 mm
HOLE CUTTER)
TRUNK LID
(Clean with
isopropyl alcohol.)
TRUNK
LID
TRUNK
LID
MARK
SHOP TOWEL
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15. Install two seals A (2.5 mm) onto the two clips.
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12. While wearing eye protection, drill two 9 mm holes at
the marks near the outside edges of the trunk lid with
a 9 mm hole cutter. Drill perpendicular to the trunk
lid.
2 SEALS A (2.5 mm)
Drill perpendicularly.
TRUNK
LID
DRILL
(9 mm
HOLE CUTTER)
2 CLIPS
2 MARKS
TRUNK LID
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13. Remove the tape installed in step 3. Remove all
burrs and metal shavings with a file, and apply touchup paint to the edges of the holes.
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16. Remove the adhesive backing. Attach seal B around
the hole in the center of the trunk lid.
18. Peel back about 20 to 40 mm (0.8 to 1.6 in.) of
adhesive backing from each adhesive strip, and tape
the ends to the front surface of the trunk spoiler.
ADHESIVE BACKING
TRUNK LID
SEAL B
MASKING
TAPE
ADHESIVE
BACKING
(Remove.)
HOLE
8 ADHESIVE
BACKINGS
(Peel back 20 to 40 mm
(0.8 to 1.6 in.), and tape
them to the front
surface of the trunk
spoiler.)
TRUNK
SPOILER
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17. Install the two clips to the trunk spoiler.
19. Remove the adhesive backing from seal B. Align the
two clips and the stud bolt with the holes in the trunk
lid, and install the spoiler. Apply pressure to the trunk
spoiler over each clip until you hear a click. Do not
apply excessive pressure.
2 CLIPS
TRUNK
SPOILER
STUD
BOLT
2 CLIPS
SEAL B
TRUNK
SPOILER
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ADHESIVE
BACKING
(Remove.)
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20. Adjust the position of the trunk spoiler so there is
equal spacing on both sides.
23. Using a rubber roller, apply firm pressure, especially
at the ends, to set the adhesive.
TRUNK SPOILER
TRUNK
SPOILER
RUBBER
ROLLER
Equal spacing
on both sides.
TRUNK LID
TRUNK LID
TRUNK SPOILER
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21. While applying light pressure against the trunk
spoiler, carefully remove the adhesive backings as
shown.
24. Open the trunk. Install the nut on the stud bolt.
Torque the nut to 10.0 N&middot;m (7.4 lbf&middot;ft).
TRUNK
SPOILER
NUT
TRUNK
LID
8 ADHESIVE
BACKINGS
(Remove.)
2
TRUNK LID
1
2
1
2
1
1
2
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22. Using your hand, firmly press the trunk spoiler
against the trunk lid.
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25. Push the tab, then pull down the seat-back release
lever to release the hook. Move the seat-back
release lever out of your way.
HOLE
27. Put on heavy gloves to protect your hands. Use the
trunk spring tool to remove the trunk springs from
both trunk lid hinges. Pull the trunk spring tool slowly
and carefully toward you. First remove the right trunk
spring, then remove the left trunk spring.
NOTICE: The trunk lid may fall by its own weight when
the trunk springs are removed, and can cause injury.
When removing and installing the trunk springs, have
an assistant hold the trunk lid open, or secure it in the
open position.
TAB
(Push.)
HOOK
TRUNK LID
LEFT SIDE
HINGE
SEAT-BACK
RELEASE LEVER
RIGHT TRUNK
SPRING
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26. Remove the two center clips from the left and right
trunk springs.
LEFT
TRUNK SPRING
CENTER CLIP
LEFT
TRUNK
SPRING
RIGHT
TRUNK
SPRING
TRUNK
SPRING TOOL
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28. Install the new right and left trunk springs in the
reverse order of removal:
29. Reinstall the center clips onto the trunk springs.
•
Install the yellow marked trunk spring in the slot
in the left side (driver’s side) trunk lid hinge and
to the right (passenger’s side) hinge bracket;
install the red marked trunk spring in the slot in
the right side (passenger’s side) trunk lid hinge
and to the left (driver’s side) hinge bracket.
•
Rotate the trunk spring tool as you pull it towards
you.
•
LEFT TRUNK
SPRING
RIGHT
TRUNK
SPRING
Set the trunk springs in the first notch (original
position) of the hinge brackets.
TRUNK LID
LEFT SIDE
HINGE
LEFT HINGE
BRACKET
RIGHT HINGE
BRACKET
CENTER CLIP
TRUNK LID
RIGHT SIDE
HINGE
CENTER CLIPS
MARKED
RED
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30. Reinstall all removed parts.
FIRST
NOTCH
LEFT TRUNK
SPRING
(supplied)
RIGHT TRUNK
SPRING
(supplied)
MARKED
YELLOW
TRUNK
SPRING TOOL
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Key features

Sporty look
Easy installation
Durable construction

Frequently asked questions

The installation process begins with drilling holes in the trunk lid, attaching the spoiler using clips and adhesive, and replacing the trunk springs. Refer to the installation instructions for detailed steps and diagrams.

You will need a Phillips screwdriver, a flat-tip screwdriver, a drill, eye protection, a center punch, a file, touch-up paint, a felt-tip pen, isopropyl alcohol, a shop towel, a ruler, tape, masking tape, heavy gloves, high-quality paste wax, a torque wrench, a 10 mm socket, a trim tool set, a rubber roller, and a rotabroach hole cutting kit.

The torque setting for the nut on the stud bolt is 10.0 N·m (7.4 lbf·ft).