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2008 Acura RL CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Acura REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Acura RL 3.5 V6 GAS
- 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 automatic 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 12mm flange bolt and 100 flange bolt hen remove dampner fork.
- Remove knuckle holder bolt and hut.
- Remove exhaust pipe.
- Left driveshaft, pry inboard joint from transmission housing with a suitab...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES
Relearn Procedures -> Less Scan Tool -> With Scan Tool
Vehicle: 2008 Acura RL 3.5 V6 GAS
When replacing the TPMS control unit, use a scan tool to memorize sensor IDs.
Less Scan Tool
After rotating the tires or replacing a tire pressure sensor, drive vehicle for at least 40 seconds at a speed of 15 mph or more. All sensor ID's will be memorized automatically. If replacing a tire pressure sensor, ensure vehicle is at least 10 feet from any tire pressure sensor not installed on vehicle.
After the IDs have been memorized, reduce the pressure in all four tires to less than the recommended specification, then check to see that the four tire indicators come On. After compl...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Acura RL 3.5 V6 GAS
On models equipped with anti-lock codes for audio system, write down code for audio presets. When connecting battery ground cable upon installation you will need to enter the preset code. Ensure ignition switch is turned off.
- Disconnect battery ground cable at battery.
- Remove bolts from upper fender trim, battery trim, and left upper fender trim then remove upper grille cover.
- Raise vehicle on suitable lift.
- Remove 12 retainers from engine splash shield.
- Remove wiring harness clamps and connector from A/C condenser fan shroud.
- Loosen bottom bolts securing fan shroud.
- Disconnect coo...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Acura -> 2005-09 RL
Vehicle: 2008 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 2008 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES
Acura -> Automatic Transmission (A/T) Fluid Temperature Indicator -> 2005-09 RL
Vehicle: 2008 Acura RL 3.5 V6 GAS
The A/T fluid temperature lamp will turn on when ignition switch is placed in on position and should turn off after a few seconds. If lamp illuminates while driving, the vehicle should be pulled off the...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2008 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 2008 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 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 2008 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2008 Acura RL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Engine Compartment Diagram for 2008 Acura RL 3.5 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
Instrument Panel Diagram for 2008 Acura RL 3.5 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Acura RL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2008 Acura RL 3.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2008 Acura RL 3.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Acura RL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Battery Testing and Replacement Vehicle: 2008 Acura RL 3.5 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: Battery Maintenance at Dealers Vehicle: 2008 Acura RL 3.5 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 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 2008 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 2008 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 2008 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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