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1996 Acura RL CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Acura REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES
Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 1996-97 -> Refrigerant Recovery
Vehicle: 1996 Acura RL 3.5 V6 GAS
R-134a systems require the use of special service equipment designed specifically for R-134a systems. R-12 servicing equipment cannot be used on R-134a systems.
R-12 recovery stations cannot be used on R-134a systems. A separate recovery station must be used on R-134a systems. The refrigerants are not compatible and will contaminate the R-12 recovery station.
The use of refrigerant recovery and recycling stations allows the recovery and reuse of refrigerant after contaminants and moisture have been removed.
When using a recovery or recycling station...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed
Vehicle: 1996 Acura RL 3.5 V6 GAS
Bleeding hydraulic brake system is necessary if air has entered the system due to low fluid level, hydraulic system leaks or component replacement. Noteworthy symptoms include insufficient brake operation and/or a low or spongy brake pedal.
- Fill master cylinder reservoir with DOT 3 or 4 brake fluid. After bleeding each wheel check master cylinder level and fill as required.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Position drain pan under wheel being bled. Refer to " Hydraulic Brake Specifications," for wheel bleeding sequence.
- Have an assistant depress brake pedal with slow, even pressure, and ...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES
Acura -> Component Locations -> 3.5RL, 1991-95 Legend, 1996-98 3.2TL
Vehicle: 1996 Acura RL 3.5 V6 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Acura RL 3.5 V6 GAS
- Loosen wheel nuts slightly.
- Raise front of vehicle, and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
- Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
- Drain differential oil. It is not necessary to drain differential oil when left driveshaft is removed.
- Raise locking tab on spindle nut, then remove nut.
- Remove self-locking nut and flange bolts from damper fork.
- Remove damper fork.
- Remove cotter pin from lower arm ball joint castle nut, and remove nut.
- Install a 14 mm hex nut on ball joint. Make sure hex nut is flush with ball joint pin end, or threaded section of ball joint pin might be ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Acura RL 3.5 V6 GAS
- Obtain five digit radio theft protection code then disconnect battery cables.
- Disconnect all electrical connectors from starter motor, then remove starter motor bracket.
- Remove left driveshaft and exhaust pipe if required to gain access to starte...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Acura -> 1996-2004 3.5RL
Vehicle: 1996 Acura RL 3.5 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.
- Disengage the three instrument panel lower righthand cover retaining clips, then remove the cover.
- Remove the stops located at each side of the glove compartment. Air bag system components are located in this area, use extreme caution.
- Disconnect the trunk lid release switch electrical c...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES
Acura -> Check Engine/Malfunction Indicator (MIL)/PGM-FI Warning Indicator Lamp -> 1996-2004 3.5RL
Vehicle: 1996 Acura RL 3.5 V6 GAS
The Check Engine/PGM-FI Warning Indicator Lamp should be illuminated for approximately 2 seconds after the ignition switch is placed in the on position as a bulb check. After approximately 2 seconds, 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 trouble codes.
After dia...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1996 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 1996 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 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 1996 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1996 Acura RL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
In Underhood Fuse/Relay Box Diagram for 1996 Acura RL 3.5 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
LH Rear Corner Of Engine Compartment Diagram for 1996 Acura RL 3.5 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Acura RL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1996 Acura RL 3.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1996 Acura RL 3.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Acura RL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Battery Maintenance at Dealers Vehicle: 1996 Acura RL 3.5 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: Battery Testing and Replacement Vehicle: 1996 Acura RL 3.5 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 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 1996 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 1996 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 1996 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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