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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Acura CL AUTOMOBILES

Air Bag System Precautions -> Acura -> Disarming -> 1990 -> 1991-93 -> 1994-96 -> 1997-2004 -> Legend -> Vigor
Vehicle: 1997 Acura CL 3.0 V6 GAS

1990
Legend
  • Obtain 5 digit radio theft protection code number. Enter radio code prior to disconnecting battery ground cable.
  • Disconnect battery ground cable, then positive cable. After disconnecting cables, wait at least 3 minutes, with ignition switch off before disconnecting air bag module electrical connectors.
  • Remove access panel located below air bag module, then remove red short connector, Fig. .
  • Disconnect electrical connector located between air bag module and cable reel.
  • Install red short connector to air bag module electrical c...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Acura CL AUTOMOBILES

Anti-lock Brakes -> Precautions -> Radio Coded Theft Protection System
Vehicle: 1997 Acura CL 3.0 V6 GAS

Radio Coded Theft Protection System

Anti-theft radios have a coded theft protection circuit. The code number must be obtained before disconnecting the battery, removing radio fuse or remo...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Acura CL AUTOMOBILES

Acura -> Component Locations -> 2.2CL & 2.3CL
Vehicle: 1997 Acura CL 2.2 L4 GAS

Refer to Fig....

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Acura CL AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 1997 Acura CL 3.0 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 left 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 then separate lower ball joint lower arm from using ball joint thread pro...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Acura CL AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Acura CL 3.0 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove front engine compartment cover.
  • Relieve auto-tensioner tension and remove alternator belt.
  • Disconnect condenser fan motor connector and remove condenser fan shroud compressor clutch connector.
  • Remove mounting bolts, bracket and condenser fan shroud.
  • Disconnect alternator ground cable and electrical connector, then remove mounti...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Acura CL AUTOMOBILES

Acura -> Side Air Bag off Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1997 Acura CL 3.0 V6 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 1997 Acura CL AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1997 Acura CL 3.0 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 1997 Acura CL AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Alternator and Air Conditioning -> Power Steering
Vehicle: 1997 Acura CL 2.2 L4 GAS

Alternator and 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 nut.
  • Remove A/C compressor drive and alternator drive belt.
  • Clean and inspect belt surfaces ...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Acura CL AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1997 Acura CL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Relay Locations Diagram for 1997 Acura CL  2.2 L4 GASRelay Locations Diagram for 1997 Acura CL 2.2 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Horn Relay
  • Cigarette Lighter Relay
  • Security Control Unit
  • SRS Unit
  • Power Window Master Switch
  • Engine Compartment Wiring Harness Connector Locations Diagram for 1997 Acura CL  3.0 V6 GASEngine Compartment Wiring Harness Connector Locations Diagram for 1997 Acura CL 3.0 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • A/C Compressor Clutch Relay
  • Brake Fluid Level Switch
  • Condenser Fan Relay
  • Mass Air Flow Sensor
  • Windshield Wiper Motor
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Acura CL AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Acura CL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1997 Acura CL  3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Acura CL 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Vehicle Speed Sensor
  • Shift Control Solenoid Valves
  • Brake Switch
  • Lock-Up Control Solenoid Valves
  • 1997 Acura CL  3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Acura CL 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Transmission Control Module
  • Shift Control Solenoid Valve
  • Brake Switch
  • Engine Control Module
  • Lock-Up Control Solenoid Valve
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Acura CL AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Acura CL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Battery Maintenance at Dealers
    Vehicle: 1997 Acura CL 2.2 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Starting, Charging, Battery
  • Document: Battery Maintenance at Dealers
    Vehicle: 1997 Acura CL 2.2 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Starting, Charging, Battery
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Acura CL AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 Acura CL 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 1997 Acura CL 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 1997 Acura CL 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 1997 Acura CL 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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