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Acura CL 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 Acura CL 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 CL cars and light trucks from 1990+
Import Compressor Service -> Nippondenso Compressor -> Compressor Clutch, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Acura CL S 3.2 V6 GAS
- Remove shaft nut or bolt, Fig. , with aid of spanner wrench.
- Remove pressure plate using pressure plate remover.
- Remove shims from shaft.
- Remove rotor (pulley) retaining snap ring using suitable snap ring pliers.
- Remove rotor (pulley) by gently tapping it with plastic hammer. Some compressors may require a jaw puller.
- Disconnect stator lead wires from compressor housing.
- Remove stator retaining snap ring using suitable snap ring pliers, then remove stator from compressor housing.
- On all models except 10PA15 &...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Acura CL AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Acura CL cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-lock Brakes -> Precautions -> Radio Coded Theft Protection System
Vehicle: 1998 Acura CL 2.3 L4 GAS
Radio Coded Theft Protection System
Anti-theft radios have a coded theft protection circuit. The code number must be obtained before disconnecting the battery, removing radio fuse or remo...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Acura CL AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Acura CL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
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: 2002 Acura CL S 3.2 V6 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Acura CL AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Acura CL cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 1998 Acura CL 2.3 L4 GAS
Front
- Loosen wheel nuts slightly.
- Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands.
- 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 ball joint thread pro...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Acura CL AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Acura CL cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Acura CL 2.2 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Disconnect starter cable and solenoid terminal wire.
- Remove mounting bolts and starter motor.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Acura CL AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Acura CL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Acura -> 3.2CL & 3.2TL
Vehicle: 2002 Acura CL S 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 Acura CL AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Acura CL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Acura -> Check Engine/Malfunction Indicator (MIL)/PGM-FI Warning Indicator Lamp -> 2001-03 3.2CL
Vehicle: 2001 Acura CL 3.2 V6 GAS
The Check Engine/PGM-FI Warning Indicator Lamp should be illuminated for a few seconds after the ignition switch is placed in the on position as a bulb check and then the lamp should go off. If the lamp remains lit, a problem in the Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) system is indicated and a diagnostic trouble code is stored in the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) memory. After diagnosis and repair, clear the ECU memory of diagnostic troub...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Acura CL AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Acura CL cars and light trucks from 1990+
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 Acura CL 3.0 V6 GAS
- Drain engine coolant into a suitable container.
- Remove front engine compartment cover.
- Remove upper and lower radiator hoses, and ATF cooler hoses.
- Disconnect fan motor connectors.
- Remove engine compartment cover brackets and radiator upper brackets, then pull up radiator.
- Remove fan...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Acura CL AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Acura CL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Acura CL 3.2 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Rotate tensioner counterclockwise using suit...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Acura CL AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Acura CL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Acura CL AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Acura CL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Acura CL AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Acura CL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: UPDATING THE HONDA INTERFACE MODULE (HIM) MODEL 3557-0100-00 - REVISED Vehicle: 2002 Acura CL 3.2 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: MOONROOF SEAL STICKS UP - REVISED Vehicle: 1997 Acura CL 3.0 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Acura CL AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Acura CL 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 CL 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 CL 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 CL 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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