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1997 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
- Brake Service
- Fuel Filter Replacement
- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Acura TL AUTOMOBILES
Acura -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Water Pump, Replace -> 2.5TL -> 3.0CL -> 3.5RL & 3.2TL -> Integra & 2.2CL
Vehicle: 1997 Acura TL 2.5 L5 GAS
Integra & 2.2CL
- Drain coolant.
- Remove timing belt. Refer to MOTOR'S Imported Car Repair Manual for removal procedure.
- remove camshaft pulleys and back cover.
- Remove water pump bolts and water pump as shown in Figs. and .
- Reverse procedure to install.
3.0CL
- Drain coolant.
- Remove timing belt. Refer to MOTOR'S Imported Car Repair Manual for removal procedure.
- Remove timing belt tensioner.
- Remove bolts, then remove water ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Acura TL AUTOMOBILES
Anti-lock Brakes -> System Service -> Accumulator Pressure Switch -> Accumulator/Line Pressure Relief -> Brake System Bleed -> CL -> CL, RL & TL -> Component Replacement -> Control Unit -> Integra -> Modulator Unit Bleed -> Modulator Unit Fluid, Replace -> RL -> TL -> Wheel Sensor
Vehicle: 1997 Acura TL 3.2 V6 GAS
Brake System Bleed
Modulator Unit Fluid, Replace
CL, RL & TL
- Remove bleeder cap from the maintenance bleeder on modulator.
- Connect rubber hose to the maintenance bleeder, place other end in suitable container.
- Loosen maintenance bleeder 1/8 to 1/4 turn to collect fluid in container, Fig. . Do not loosen maintenance bleeder more than 1/4 turn, brake fluid is under high pressure.
- Tighten maintenance bleeder.
- Start engine and allow to idle for one minute, then check fluid level
- Repeat steps three through five several times in order to drain remaining fluid from modulator.
- Tighten maintenance...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Acura TL AUTOMOBILES
Acura -> Component Locations -> Vigor & 2.5TL
Vehicle: 1997 Acura TL 2.5 L5 GAS
Refer to Fig....
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Acura TL AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 1997 Acura TL 3.2 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 1997 Acura TL AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Acura TL 3.2 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove lefthand driveshaft.
- Remove mounting nuts and front exhaust pipe.
- Disconnect starter cable and solenoid terminal wire.
- Remove two mounting bolts and starter motor.
- Reverse...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Acura TL AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Acura -> 3.2CL & 3.2TL
Vehicle: 1997 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 1997 Acura TL AUTOMOBILES
Acura -> Side Air Bag off Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1997 Acura TL 3.2 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 TL AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1997 Acura TL 2.5 L5 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 connecting pipe.
- Remove hose from connecting pipe.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Acura TL AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Acura TL 3.2 V6 GAS
- Remove right side engine compartment cover.
- Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to re...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Acura TL AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 Acura TL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Passenger Power Seat Wiring Harness Connector Locations Diagram for 1997 Acura TL 3.2 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
ABS Component Locations Diagram for 1997 Acura TL 2.5 L5 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Acura TL AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Acura TL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1997 Acura TL 3.2 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1997 Acura TL 2.5 L5 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Acura TL AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Acura TL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Battery Testing and Replacement Vehicle: 1997 Acura TL 2.5 L5 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: Battery Maintenance at Dealers Vehicle: 1997 Acura TL 2.5 L5 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Acura TL AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 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 1997 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 1997 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 1997 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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