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1996 Acura TL 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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- Fuel Filter Replacement
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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 TL AUTOMOBILES
Acura -> Automatic Temperature Control System Diagnosis & Testing -> A/C System Diagnosis & Testing -> A/C System Performance Check -> Diagnostic Tests -> Self-Diagnostic System
Vehicle: 1996 Acura TL 2.5 L5 GAS
Refer To Isuzu Trooper Information In The Chapter When Servicing SLX Models.
A/C System Performance Check
Refer to for procedures.
Self-Diagnostic System
The Automatic Temperature Control System is equipped with a self-diagnostic feature to provide for more direct diagnosis of system malfunctions. If a problem in the A/C system is suspected, the self-diagnostic system can be activated by turning the ignition switch On and turning FAN switch to AUTO position. Wait at lea...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Acura TL AUTOMOBILES
Anti-lock Brakes -> System Service -> 1994-96 Integra -> 2.5 & 3.2TL -> Accumulator Pressure Switch -> Accumulator/Line Pressure Relief -> Brake System Bleed -> Component Replacement -> Control Unit -> Legend & 1993 Integra -> Legend, Vigor & 1993 Integra -> Modulator Unit Bleeding -> Modulator Unit Fluid Replacement -> TL & Vigor -> Wheel Sensor
Vehicle: 1996 Acura TL 3.2 V6 GAS
Brake System Bleed
- Disconnect 6 pin inspection connector at crossmember under front passenger seat, then connect inspection connector to ALB checker.
- Place vehicle on level surface, then block wheels. On models equipped with manual transaxle, place in Neutral. On models equipped with automatic transaxle, place in Park.
- Using suitable brake fluid, fill modulator reservoir to MAX level.
- Using tool No. 07HAA-SG00100, or equivalent, bleed high pressure fluid from maintenance bleeder, Figs. and . Do not reuse brake fluid.
- On Integra models, start engine, then release parking ...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Acura TL AUTOMOBILES
Acura -> Component Locations -> Vigor & 2.5TL
Vehicle: 1996 Acura TL 2.5 L5 GAS
Refer to Fig....
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Acura TL AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Acura TL 3.2 V6 GAS
- Raise and support front of vehicle.
- Drain transaxle fluid into a suitable container.
- Remove left driveshaft assembly.
- Remove intermediate shaft bearing support attaching bolts.
- Lower bearing support and remove intermediate shaft from differential. T...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Acura TL AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Acura TL 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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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Acura TL AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Acura -> 3.2CL & 3.2TL
Vehicle: 1996 Acura TL 3.2 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.
- 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 allow the...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Acura TL AUTOMOBILES
Acura -> Side Air Bag off Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1996 Acura TL 2.5 L5 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 1996 Acura TL AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1996 Acura TL 2.5 L5 GAS
Inlet
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at heater core.
- Remove hose from heater core.
- Reposition hose clamp at heater valve.
- Remove hose from heater valve.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Outlet
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at heater core.
- Remo...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Acura TL AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Air Conditioning -> Alternator -> Power Steering
Vehicle: 1996 Acura TL 2.5 L5 GAS
Alternator
- Disconnect battery ground cable from battery.
- Loosen upper mounting through bolt.
- Loosen lower mounting bolt and adjustment lockbolt.
- Remove A/C compressor drive and alternator drive belt.
- Clean and inspect belt surfaces of all pulleys.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Air Conditioning
- Disconnect battery ground cable from battery.
- Loosen upper mounting bolt and lower alternator mounting nut.
- Loosen lower mounting bolt and lower alternator mounting ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Acura TL AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1996 Acura TL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
In Underhood ABS Fuse/Relay Box Diagram for 1996 Acura TL 2.5 L5 GAS Components on diagram: |
Above RH Kick Panel Diagram for 1996 Acura TL 3.2 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Acura TL AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Acura TL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1996 Acura TL 3.2 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1996 Acura TL 2.5 L5 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Acura TL AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Acura TL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Battery Testing and Replacement Vehicle: 1996 Acura TL 2.5 L5 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: Battery Maintenance at Dealers Vehicle: 1996 Acura TL 2.5 L5 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Acura TL AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 Acura TL 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 TL 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 TL 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 TL 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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