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Acura RL CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Acura REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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repair procedures including Acura engine diagrams, wiring diagrams, repair work estimating measures, technical service bulletins, auto body work
guidance, starter & alternator replacement procedures, serpentine belt replacement procedures, radiator & hose replacement procedures, tune-up &
drivability specifications, quick lube illustrations, preventive maintenance guide, engine light reset instructions, parts removal and install
procedures, fuel filter replacement directions, component location diagrams, air filter locations & replacement instructions, a/c
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Acura RL 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 RL cars and light trucks from 1990+
Acura -> Manual Air Conditioning & Heater System Diagnosis & Testing -> Troubleshooting -> A/C System -> A/C System Performance Check -> Heater System -> Leak Test -> Pressure Test
Vehicle: 2001 Acura RL 3.5 V6 GAS
A/C System
Leak Test
- Connect suitable R-134a refrigerant recovery/recycling/charging system to vehicle following manufacturer's instructions.
- Open high pressure valve to charge system to about 98 kPa, then close supply valve.
- Check system for leaks using suitable R-134a refrigerant leak detector with accuracy of .5 oz. per year or better.
- If leaks are found requiring system to be opened to repair or replace hoses, fittings, etc., recover system.
- After checking and repairing leaks, evacuate system.
A/C System Performance Ch...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Acura RL AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Acura RL cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Precautions -> Radio Coded Theft Protection System
Vehicle: 1997 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 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Acura RL 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: 2003 Acura RL 3.5 V6 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Acura RL AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Acura RL cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 1997 Acura RL 3.5 V6 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.
- Install 14mm hex nut on ball joint. Ensure that hex nut is flush with bal...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Acura RL 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 RL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Wiring Diagrams -> Wire Color Code Identification
Vehicle: 2006 Acura RL 3.5 V6 GAS
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Acura RL AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Acura RL cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 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 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Acura RL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
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 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Acura RL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Acura -> Side Air Bag off Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2003 Acura RL 3.5 V6 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 RL AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Acura RL cars and light trucks from 1990+
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2007 Acura RL 3.5 V6 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 RL AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Acura RL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 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 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Acura RL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Right Rear Corner Of Engine Compartment Diagram for 2003 Acura RL 3.5 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Glass Component Location Diagram for 2006 Acura RL 3.5 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Acura RL AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Acura RL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2003 Acura RL 3.5 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2001 Acura RL 3.5 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Acura RL AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Acura RL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: AcuraLink Messages Cannot Be Read, There Is No XM Radio or Traffic, or XM Channels Are Wrong Vehicle: 2006 Acura RL 3.5 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: NAVIGATION SYSTEM VERSION AND DVD INFORMATION AND INSPECTION - REVISED Vehicle: 2007 Acura RL 3.5 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Acura RL AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 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 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 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 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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