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Acura SLX 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
system specifications, and general auto service procedures. You don't have to be a car mechanic or technician to know how to fix
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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+
Air Bag System Precautions -> Acura -> Arming -> 1990-96 -> 1997-2004
Vehicle: 1997 Acura SLX 3.2 V6 GAS
1990-96
- Disconnect red short connectors and place in holders.
- Connect air bag module electrical connector.
- Connect battery cables.
- Turn ignition switch to On position, SRS lamp should illuminate for six seconds then go out.
- Turn radio On, when word CODE appears enter 5 digit protection number.
1997-2004
- Disconnect air bag module electrical connectors.
- On RSX, TL & TSX models, connect seat belt and seat belt buckle tensioners electrical connectors.
- On MDX, 3.2CL and 3.2TL models, connect seat belt tensioner electrical c...
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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+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed -> Anti-Lock Brake (ALB) System -> Conventional Brake System
Vehicle: 1999 Acura SLX 3.5 V6 GAS
Conventional Brake System
- Fill master cylinder reservoir with brake fluid.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Position drain pan under righthand rear wheel.
- Have an assistant depress brake pedal with slow, even pressure and hold it down. Do not depress brake pedal to end of master cylinder stroke.
- Open bleed valve one full turn. Watch for air bubbles in fluid and listen for air escaping from system.
- With brake pedal still depressed, close bleeder valve.
- Have an assistant pump brake pedal several times. Do not depress brake pedal fully to end of master cylinder piston stroke.
- After bleeding ...
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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 -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> SLX -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 1996 Acura SLX 3.2 V6 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 vehic...
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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: 1999 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+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Acura SLX 3.2 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable at battery.
- Remove third crossmember and transfer under cover.
- Remove exhaust front pipe.
- Remove heat shield.
- Disconnect connector from terminals "B" and "S".
- Remove mounting bolts on inside and outside.
- Remove starter assembly toward bottom of en...
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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 -> Check Trans. Indicator Lamp -> 1996-99 SLX
Vehicle: 1997 Acura SLX 3.2 V6 GAS
On models equipped with automatic transmission,the Check Trans. lamp should illuminate for a few seconds after the ignition switch is placed in the on position. If the lamp is flashing, the computer controlling the transmission has detected a fault. The computer will place the transmission in the back up mode. In the back up mode the...
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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+
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1996 Acura SLX 3.2 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 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+.
 Relay Location & Identification Diagram for 1999 Acura SLX 3.5 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 RH Side Of Engine Compartment Diagram for 1996 Acura SLX 3.2 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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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.
 1996 Acura SLX 3.2 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1998 Acura SLX 3.5 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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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+.
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Document: GR8 Battery Diagnostic Station Update Information Vehicle: 1997 Acura SLX 3.2 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: CD PLAYER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - S/M REVISION Vehicle: 1998 Acura SLX 3.5 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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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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