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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Acura SLX AUTOMOBILES

Air Bag System Precautions -> Acura -> Disarming -> 1990 -> 1991-93 -> 1994-96 -> 1997-2004 -> Legend -> Vigor
Vehicle: 1998 Acura SLX 3.5 V6 GAS

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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 1998 Acura SLX AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Precautions -> Radio Coded Theft Protection System
Vehicle: 1998 Acura SLX 3.5 V6 GAS

Radio Coded Theft Protection System

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

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Acura SLX AUTOMOBILES

Acura -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> SLX -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 1998 Acura SLX 3.5 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 1998 Acura SLX AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 1998 Acura SLX 3.5 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 1998 Acura SLX AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Acura SLX 3.5 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove battery and base.
  • Remove mounting bolt, lockbolt, adjusting rod and alternator belt.
  • Remove mounting bolts and alternator bracket.
  • Disconnect alternator electrical connector, then remove mounting nut and wire.
  • Remove mounting nut and ...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Acura SLX AUTOMOBILES

Acura -> Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Lamp -> 1997-99 SLX
Vehicle: 1998 Acura SLX 3.5 V6 GAS

The ABS warning lamp is used to warn of an ABS fault. The lamp input monitors the condition of the system. The lamp will be lit during engine start-up, but should go out when the self-diagnostic system determines that the system is functioning properly. If the lamp remains lit, an ABS fault is indicated. Even though the system is operating properly, the indicator may come on if the vehicle goes into a spin, one drive wheel is stuck, only drive wheels rotate, electrical interference is present, or when ABS operates continuously for a long tim...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Acura SLX AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1998 Acura SLX 3.5 V6 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 1998 Acura SLX AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Acura SLX 3.5 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove righthand engine compartment cover.
  • Rotate tensioner counte...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1998 Acura SLX AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1998 Acura SLX cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Under Vehicle Component Locations Diagram for 1998 Acura SLX  3.5 V6 GASUnder Vehicle Component Locations Diagram for 1998 Acura SLX 3.5 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Vehicle Speed Sensor
  • Fuel Gauge Unit
  • Heated Oxygen Sensor
  • Fuel Pump Assembly
  • EVAP Canister Vent Solenoid
  • Engine Compartment Component Locations Diagram for 1998 Acura SLX  3.5 V6 GASEngine Compartment Component Locations Diagram for 1998 Acura SLX 3.5 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Throttle Position Sensor
  • Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor
  • Mass Air Flow Sensor
  • Idle Air Control Valve
  • Camshaft Position Sensor
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1998 Acura SLX AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1998 Acura SLX cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1998 Acura SLX  3.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1998 Acura SLX 3.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Data Link Connector
  • Passenger Inflator Module
  • SRS Warning Light
  • Driver Inflator Module
  • 1998 Acura SLX  3.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1998 Acura SLX 3.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Blower Motor
  • Heater and A/C Relay
  • Heater & A/C Relay
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1998 Acura SLX AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1998 Acura SLX cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Battery Maintenance at Dealers
    Vehicle: 1998 Acura SLX 3.5 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Starting, Charging, Battery
  • Document: Battery Testing and Replacement
    Vehicle: 1998 Acura SLX 3.5 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Tools, Equipment
  • Starting, Charging, Battery
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1998 Acura SLX AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1998 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 1998 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 1998 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 1998 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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