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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES

Acura -> Disc Brakes -> Precautions -> Radio Coded Theft Protection System
Vehicle: 2005 Acura RL 3.5 V6 GAS

Radio Coded Theft Protection System

Anti-theft radios have a coded theft protection circuit. The security code number must be obtained before disconnecting battery, removing radio fuse or ...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Acura RL 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: 2005 Acura RL 3.5 V6 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 2005 Acura RL 3.5 V6 GAS

Front

  • Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
  • Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
  • Drain automatic transmission fluid, then reinstall drain plug using new washer.
  • Lift up locking tab on spindle nut then remove nut.
  • Remove self-locking nut and flange bolt then remove dampner fork.
  • Remove cotter pin from lower arm ball joint castle nut and remove nut.
  • Install 14mm hex hut on ball joint. Ensure hex nut is flush with ball joint pin end or threaded section of ball joint pin might be damaged by ball joint remover.
  • Separate ball joint and lower ar...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES

Description
Vehicle: 2005 Acura RL 3.5 V6 GAS

The TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitor System) alerts the driver when a large change in the pressure of one tire exists. The system detects a tire pressure condition while the vehicle is in motion, once a tire pressure condition is detected, the system alerts the driver whenever ...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Acura RL 3.5 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove battery and base.
  • Remove mounting bolt, lockbolt, adjusting rod and alternator belt.
  • Remove mounting bolts and alternator bracket.
  • Disconnect alternator electrical connector, then remove mounting nut and wire.
  • Remove mounting nut and ...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Acura -> 2005-09 RL
Vehicle: 2005 Acura RL 3.5 V6 GAS

The cabin air filter should be replaced at Maintenance Minder Indicator Symbol 2. 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 all...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES

Acura -> Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) Lamp -> 2005-09 RL
Vehicle: 2005 Acura RL 3.5 V6 GAS

When a problem is detected by self-diagnosis, the SH-AWD system turns the SH-AWD indicator On. The SH-AWD indicator lamp may also turns on under certain conditions even if the AWD system is working normally. The lamp may turn on when the vehicle is equipped with high-powered wireless equipment such as a CB radio, when the vehic...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2005 Acura RL 3.5 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 2005 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES

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

  • Remove right upper fender trim (cover).
  • Remove the battery trim (cover). Ensure you have anti-theft codes for audio system and navigation system. Ensure ignition switch is OFF.
  • Disconnect battery gr...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2005 Acura RL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Transmission Housing Diagram for 2005 Acura RL  3.5 V6 GASTransmission Housing Diagram for 2005 Acura RL 3.5 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Starter
  • T3
  • Starter Solenoid
  • SRS Component Location Diagram for 2005 Acura RL  3.5 V6 GASSRS Component Location Diagram for 2005 Acura RL 3.5 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Airbag
  • Side Impact Sensor
  • OPDS Unit
  • Seat Position Sensor
  • Weight Sensor
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2005 Acura RL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2005 Acura RL  3.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Acura RL 3.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Roof Console
  • Rear Individual Map Lights
  • 2005 Acura RL  3.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Acura RL 3.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Transmission Range Switch
  • Powertrain Control Module
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2005 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2005 Acura RL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Battery Maintenance at Dealers
    Vehicle: 2005 Acura RL 3.5 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Starting, Charging, Battery
  • Document: Battery Testing and Replacement
    Vehicle: 2005 Acura RL 3.5 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Tools, Equipment
  • Starting, Charging, Battery
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2005 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2005 Acura RL 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 2005 Acura RL 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 2005 Acura RL 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 2005 Acura RL 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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