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Acura 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 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+
Acura -> Automatic Temperature Control System Diagnosis & Testing -> A/C System Diagnosis & Testing -> A/C System Performance Check -> Diagnostic Tests -> Self-Diagnostic System
Vehicle: 1999 Acura CL 3.0 V6 GAS
Refer to "Trooper" in the when servicing "SLX" models.
A/C System Performance Check
Refer to for procedures.
Self-Diagnostic System
The Automatic Temperature Control System is equipped with a self-diagnostic feature to provide for more direct diagnosis of system malfunctions. If a problem in the A/C system is suspected, the self-diagnostic system can be activated by turning the ignition switch On and turning FAN switch to AUTO position. Wait at least one minute on each TEMP display, from 60-90°F. Depress AUTO and Off buttons simultaneously....
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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+.
Anti-lock Brakes -> System Service -> Accumulator Pressure Switch -> Accumulator/Line Pressure Relief -> Brake System Bleed -> CL -> CL, RL & TL -> Component Replacement -> Control Unit -> Integra -> Modulator Unit Bleed -> Modulator Unit Fluid, Replace -> RL -> TL -> Wheel Sensor
Vehicle: 2002 Acura CL S 3.2 V6 GAS
Brake System Bleed
Modulator Unit Fluid, Replace
CL, RL & TL
- Remove bleeder cap from the maintenance bleeder on modulator.
- Connect rubber hose to the maintenance bleeder, place other end in suitable container.
- Loosen maintenance bleeder 1/8 to 1/4 turn to collect fluid in container, Fig. . Do not loosen maintenance bleeder more than 1/4 turn, brake fluid is under high pressure.
- Tighten maintenance bleeder.
- Start engine and allow to idle for one minute, then check fluid level
- Repeat steps three through five several times in order to drain remaining fluid from modulator.
- Tighten maintenance...
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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 -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Integra, Legend, NSX, Vigor, 2.5TL, 3.0CL & 3.5RL -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 1998 Acura Integra TYPE-R 1.8 L4 GAS
Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.
Prior to disconnecting fuel lines, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental fuel spray.
After the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal driveability symptoms may occur. The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles or more to relearn its adaptive strategy.
Fuel System Pressure Relief
- Obtain the vehicle owner's radio ...
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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 -> Driveshaft -> Intermediate shaft
Vehicle: 1992 Acura Vigor LS 2.5 L5 GAS
Driveshaft
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove front wheels.
- Drain differential oil.
- Raise locking tab on spindle nut and loosen it.
- Remove damper fork nut, pinch bolt and fork.
- Loosen, but do not remove, lower arm ball joint nut.
- Support lower arm, then separate lower ball joint from lower arm.
- On left driveshaft, proceed as follows:
- Pry driveshaft out with a screwdriver to force set ring at driveshaft end past groove.
- Pull inboard joint and remove driveshaft assembly.
- On right driveshaft, remove driveshaft from bearing support by tapping inboard joint of driveshaft with a plastic ha...
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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+.
Wiring Diagrams -> Wire Color Code Identification
Vehicle: 2007 Acura TL TYPE-S 3.5 V6 GAS
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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+.
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2007 Acura TL TYPE-S 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 wiring harness clamps and connector from A/C condenser fan shroud.
- Loosen bottom bolts securing fan shroud.
- Disconnect coolant fan motor wiring harness connector and A/C compressor clutch connector.
- Drain coolant in a clean suitable container to catch coolant from reservoir hose.
- Remove bolt from coolant rese...
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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 -> 2002-06 RSX
Vehicle: 2004 Acura RSX 2.0 L4 GAS
The cabin air filter should be replaced every 30,000 miles or 24 months. The filter should be replaced more often if air flow is less than normal.
- Open the glove compartment.
- Remove the stops located at each side of the glove compartment, then lower the glove compartment. Air bag system components are located in this area, use extreme caution.
- Remove the filter cover from the blower housing, Fig. .
- Remove the first cabin air filter, then move the second filter to lefthand side and remove from the hous...
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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 -> Side Air Bag off Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2009 Acura TSX 2.4 L4 GAS
This indicator should light for a few seconds when the ignition switch placed in the on position and then go Off. The lamp is used a an alert that the passenger side air bag has been automatically shut off. The passenger side air bag w...
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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+
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2001 Acura Integra GSR 1.8 L4 GAS
Lower
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at radiator outlet.
- Remove hose from radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at thermostat housing.
- Remove hose from thermostat housing.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse proce...
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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 -> Air Conditioning -> Alternator -> Power Steering
Vehicle: 1995 Acura Integra LS 1.8 L4 GAS
Alternator
- Disconnect battery ground cable from battery.
- Loosen upper mounting nut.
- Loosen lower mounting bolt and adjustment locknut.
- Remove A/C compressor drive and alternator drive belt.
- Clean and inspect belt surfaces of all pulleys.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Torque upper alternator adjusting nut to 17 ft. lbs.
- Torque lower alternator adjusting nut to 33 ft. lbs.
Air Conditioning
- Disconnect battery ground cable from battery.
- Loosen adjust pulley bracket pivot bolt and adjusting bolt.
- Remove A/C compressor drive belt from pulleys.
- On models equippe...
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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+.
Fuse/Relay Box Diagram for 1996 Acura SLX 3.2 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
Right Front Of Engine Compartment Diagram for 2002 Acura CL S 3.2 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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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.
1997 Acura Integra GS 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
1994 Acura Legend GS 3.2 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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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+.
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Document: SEAT BELT BUCKLE CAMPAIGN UPDATE Vehicle: 1988 Acura Legend LS 2.7 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: ATF COOLER CLEANER - REVISED Vehicle: 1992 Acura Integra RS 1.8 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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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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