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1996 Acura SLX CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Acura REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
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- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Acura SLX AUTOMOBILES
Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Electrical Symbol Identification -> Imported Vehicles
Vehicle: 1996 Acura SLX 3.2 V6 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Acura SLX AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Adjustments -> Brake Pedal Height -> Parking Brake
Vehicle: 1996 Acura SLX 3.2 V6 GAS
Brake Pedal Height
- Loosen brake light switch locknut, then back off switch until it breaks contact with brake pedal.
- Loosen pushrod locknut, then turn pushrod in or out as necessary until pedal height measures as follows:
- On 1993 Integra models, pedal height should be 6.10 inches if equipped with manual transaxle or 6.3 inches if equipped with automatic transaxle.
- On 1994-96 Integra models, pedal height should be 6.3 inches if equipped with manual transaxle or 6.5 inches if equipped with automatic transaxle.
- On Legend models, pedal height should be 8.4 inches.
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Acura SLX AUTOMOBILES
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 1996 Acura SLX AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Acura SLX 3.2 V6 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Mark flange for driveshaft alignment during installation.
- Remove differential side and transfer side bolts.
- Remove rear side and front side assem...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Acura SLX AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Acura SLX 3.2 V6 GAS
- Obtain five digit radio theft protection code then disconnect battery cables.
- Remove battery and tray, then alternator lower mounting bolt, adjusting lock bolt and adjusting rod.
- Slip alternator drive belt off pulley, then rotate alternator 90° toward engine and pull forward.
- Disconne...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Acura SLX AUTOMOBILES
Acura -> Check Trans. Indicator Lamp -> 1996-99 SLX
Vehicle: 1996 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 1996 Acura SLX AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Acura SLX 3.2 V6 GAS
- Drain engine coolant, then disconnect upper and lower radiator hoses from radiator.
- Disconnect ATF cooler lines from radiator.
- Disconnect fan motor electric...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Acura SLX AUTOMOBILES
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 1996 Acura SLX AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1996 Acura SLX cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
LH Kick Panel Diagram for 1996 Acura SLX 3.2 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
Behind Lower LH I/P Panel Diagram for 1996 Acura SLX 3.2 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Acura SLX AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Acura SLX cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1996 Acura SLX 3.2 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1996 Acura SLX 3.2 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Acura SLX AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Acura SLX cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Battery Testing and Replacement Vehicle: 1996 Acura SLX 3.2 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: Battery Maintenance at Dealers Vehicle: 1996 Acura SLX 3.2 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Acura SLX AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 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 1996 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 1996 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 1996 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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