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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Acura AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported Acura cars and light trucks from 1990+

A/C Data -> Imported Passenger Cars, Light Trucks & Vans -> Acura -> 1992-2002 -> 2003-04
Vehicle: 2003 Acura TL 3.2 V6 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Acura AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Acura cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Service
Vehicle: 1998 Acura RL 3.5 V6 GAS

Components are not designed to be rebuilt. If...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Acura AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Acura cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.

Acura -> Component Locations -> 3.5RL, 1991-95 Legend, 1996-98 3.2TL
Vehicle: 2001 Acura RL 3.5 V6 GAS

R...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Acura AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Acura cars and light trucks from 1990+.

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 2000 Acura Integra TYPE-R 1.8 L4 GAS

Front

  • Loosen wheel nuts slightly.
  • Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
  • Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
  • Drain transmission fluid, then reinstall drain plug using new washer. It is not required to remove drain plug when left driveshaft is removed.
  • Lift up locking tab on spindle nut then remove nut.
  • Remove self-locking nut with 12mm dampner fork mounting bolt. and 10mm dampner pinch bolt then remove dampner fork.
  • Remove cotter pin from lower arm ball joint castle nut and remove nut then separate lower ball joint lower arm from using b...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Acura AUTOMOBILES

Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported Acura cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.

Component Replacement -> Front -> Installation -> Rear -> Removal -> Tire Pressure Sensor -> TPMS Control Unit -> TPMS Initiator
Vehicle: 2008 Acura TL TYPE-S 3.5 V6 GAS

Tire Pressure Sensor

Removal
  • Loosen the lug nuts.
  • Raise and support vehicle with jack stands, then remove the wheel and tire assembly.
  • Remove the valve cap and core.
  • Deflate the tire completely.
  • Remove any balance weights.
  • Prior to dismounting the tire from the wheel, note the following precautions:
    • Do outside of wheel first.
    • Position the bead breaking fixture 90° from the valve stem when separating the tire bead from the wheel.
    • Do not position the bead breaker of the tire changer too close to the rim.
    • Position the wheel so the tire machine and tire iron are next to the valve stem an...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Acura AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Acura cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1993 Acura Integra GS 1.8 L4 GAS

  • Obtain five digit radio theft protection code then disconnect battery cables.
  • Remove intake air duct.
  • Disconnect all electrical connectors from star...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Acura AUTOMOBILES

Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Acura cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Acura -> 2001-06 MDX
Vehicle: 2002 Acura MDX 3.5 V6 GAS

The cabin air filter should be replaced every 30,000 miles or 24 months. If the vehicle is operated primarily in urban areas with high concentrations of soot and diesel powered vehicles, replace the filter every 15,000 miles. The filter should be replaced more often if air flow is less than normal.

  • On models equipped with radio anti-theft feature, prior to disconnecting the battery ground cable make sure you have the radio anti-theft code.
  • On all models, disconnect and isolate the battery ground cable. After disconnecting the battery ground cable wait at least 3 minutes to allow the a...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Acura AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Acura cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Acura -> Air Bag Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1998 Acura CL 2.3 L4 GAS

The air bag warning lamp will light for a few seconds when the ignition switch is placed in the on position as a bulb check. I...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Acura AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Acura cars and light trucks from 1990+

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Acura Integra GSR 1.8 L4 GAS

  • Drain engine coolant into suitable container.
  • Remove upper and lower radiator hoses, Fig. .
  • Disconnect ATF cooler lines from radiator.
  • Disconnect fan motor electrical connectors.
  • Remove upper support brackets and radiator.
  • Remove fan shro...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Acura AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Acura cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Acura MDX 3.5 V6 GAS

  • Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dr...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Acura AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most Acura cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Behind Right Kick Panel Diagram for 2005 Acura TL  3.2 V6 GASBehind Right Kick Panel Diagram for 2005 Acura TL 3.2 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Connector C-504
  • Connector C-505
  • Connector C-503
  • Connector C-601
  • Behind Glove Box Diagram for 2003 Acura MDX Touring 3.5 V6 GASBehind Glove Box Diagram for 2003 Acura MDX Touring 3.5 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Evaporator Temperature Sensor
  • Passenger Airbag Inflators
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Acura AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Acura cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2000 Acura RL  3.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2000 Acura RL 3.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Ignition Switch
  • Powertrain Control Module
  • Engine Mount Control Solenoid Valve
  • 1990 Acura Integra GS 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1990 Acura Integra GS 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Headlamp Switch
  • Integrated Control Unit
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Acura AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most Acura cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: BRAKES SQUEAL DURING LIGHT APPLICATIONS - REV
    Vehicle: 1997 Acura TL 2.5 L5 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Noise
  • Auto Systems:
  • Brakes, Power Brakes, Traction Control
  • Document: REQUIRED SPECIAL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1997 Acura NSX T 3.2 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Tools, Equipment
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Acura AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Acura cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most Acura cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most Acura cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most Acura cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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