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2003 Acura TL CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Acura REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Acura TL AUTOMOBILES
Acura -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Adjustments -> Heater Valve Cable -> RSX
Vehicle: 2003 Acura TL 3.2 V6 GAS
Heater Valve Cable
RSX
- Open cable clamp, then disconnect heater valve cable from heater valve arm, Fig. .
- Disconnect heater valve cable housing from clamp, then cable from air mix control linkage, Fig. .
- Turn ignition switch to ON position, then set temperature control dial on MAX COOL.
- Attach heater val...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Acura TL AUTOMOBILES
Acura -> Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Service
Vehicle: 2003 Acura TL S 3.2 V6 GAS
Components are not designed to be rebui...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Acura TL AUTOMOBILES
Acura -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1997-06 Integra, Legend, MDX, RSX, TL & TSX, 2.2CL, 2.3CL, 2.5TL, 3.0CL, 3.2CL, 3.2TL & 3.5RL -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2003 Acura TL 3.2 V6 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Acura TL AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 2003 Acura TL 3.2 V6 GAS
Front
- Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
- Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
- Lift up locking tab on spindle nut then remove nut.
- Drain transmission fluid, then reinstall drain plug using new washer.
- Hold stabilizer ball joint pin with hex wrench and remove flange nut then separate from stabilizer link from lower arm.
- 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 lowe...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Acura TL AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Acura TL 3.2 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Relieve auto-tensioner tension and remove alternator belt.
- Disconnect alternator electrical connector, then remove mounting nut and wire.
- Remove alternator and bracket mounting bolts.
- Remove alternator ...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Acura TL AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Acura -> 3.2CL & 3.2TL
Vehicle: 2003 Acura TL 3.2 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...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Acura TL AUTOMOBILES
Acura -> Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System Warning Lamp -> 1999-2006 3.2TL & TL
Vehicle: 2003 Acura TL 3.2 V6 GAS
The VSA warning lamp is used to warn of a system fault. The lamp monitors the condition of the anti-lock brake system. It will be lit during engine start-up, but should go off when the self-diagnostic system determines that the system is operating properly. If the lamp remains lit, a fault in the anti-lock brake system is indicated. Even though the system is operating properly, the activation indicator may come on if the VSA switch has been manually turned Off, vehicle goes into a spin, one drive wheel is stuck, electrical interference is pr...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Acura TL AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2003 Acura TL S 3.2 V6 GAS
Inlet
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at heater core.
- Remove hose from heater core.
- Reposition hose clamp at water passage.
- Remove hose from water passage.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Outlet
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Acura TL AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Acura TL S 3.2 V6 GAS
- Remove right side engine compartment cover.
- Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to re...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Acura TL AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2003 Acura TL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Engine Diagram for 2003 Acura TL S 3.2 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Below Dash Diagram for 2003 Acura TL S 3.2 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Acura TL AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2003 Acura TL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2003 Acura TL S 3.2 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2003 Acura TL 3.2 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2003 Acura TL AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2003 Acura TL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: RECALL - Driver's Airbag Inflator Can Be Over-Pressurized Vehicle: 2003 Acura TL 3.2 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: Battery Testing and Replacement Vehicle: 2003 Acura TL 3.2 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2003 Acura TL AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2003 Acura TL 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 2003 Acura TL 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 2003 Acura TL 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 2003 Acura TL 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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