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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Acura SLX 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 SLX cars and light trucks from 1990+

Acura -> Wiring Diagrams -> Blower Control
Vehicle: 1997 Acura SLX 3.2 V6 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Acura SLX AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Acura SLX cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Adjustments -> Pushrod Clearance
Vehicle: 1997 Acura SLX 3.2 V6 GAS

Pushrod Clearance

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Acura SLX AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Acura SLX cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.

Acura -> Component Locations -> SLX
Vehicle: 1996 Acura SLX 3.2 V6 GAS

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

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Acura SLX cars and light trucks from 1990+.

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 1998 Acura SLX 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 right 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 ba...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Acura SLX AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Acura SLX cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 Acura SLX 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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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Acura SLX AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Acura SLX cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Acura -> Automatic Transmission (A/T) Fluid Temperature Indicator -> 1996-99 SLX
Vehicle: 1997 Acura SLX 3.2 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 th...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Acura SLX AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Acura SLX cars and light trucks from 1990+

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Acura SLX 3.5 V6 GAS

  • Drain engine coolant into suitable container.
  • Disconnect upper and lower radiator hoses, Fig. .
  • Disconnect ATF cooler lines from radiator.
  • Disconnect fan motor electrical connectors.
  • Remove radiator upper support brackets and radiator.
  • Remove f...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Acura SLX AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Acura SLX cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Air Conditioning -> Alternator -> Power Steering
Vehicle: 1996 Acura SLX 3.2 V6 GAS

Air Conditioning

  • Disconnect battery ground cable from battery.
  • Loosen A/C compressor drive belt idler pulley tensioner bolt.
  • Loosen A/C compressor drive belt idler pulley adjustment bolt.
  • Remove A/C compressor drive belt from A/C clutch pulley, A/C compressor drive belt idler pulley and crankshaft pulley.
  • Clean and inspect belt surfaces of all pulleys.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Alternator

  • Disconnect battery ground cable from battery.
  • Loosen inner and outer alternator-to...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Acura SLX AUTOMOBILES

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

SRS Component Locations Diagram for 1998 Acura SLX  3.5 V6 GASSRS Component Locations Diagram for 1998 Acura SLX 3.5 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Relay
  • Starter Switch
  • Fuse Box
  • Meter Assembly
  • Top Center Of Engine Diagram for 1996 Acura SLX  3.2 V6 GASTop Center Of Engine Diagram for 1996 Acura SLX 3.2 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve
  • Idle Air Control Valve
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Acura SLX AUTOMOBILES

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

    1998 Acura SLX  3.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1998 Acura SLX 3.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Fuel Injector 5
  • Fuel Injector 4
  • Fuel Injector 1
  • Fuel Injector 2
  • Fuel Injector 3
  • 1997 Acura SLX  3.2 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Acura SLX 3.2 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Starter Solenoid
  • Battery
  • Starter Relay
  • Ignition Switch
  • Starter
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Acura SLX AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: 4WD INDICATOR ALWAYS ON
    Vehicle: 1996 Acura SLX 3.2 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Drive Axles, Shafts, U-Joints, CV-Joints
  • Document: KEYLESS REMOTE TRANSMITTER INFORMATION - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1997 Acura SLX 3.2 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Electronic Devices, Computers, PROMS, Sensors
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Acura SLX AUTOMOBILES

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