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2001 Acura CL 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 2001 Acura CL AUTOMOBILES
Acura -> Automatic Temperature Control System Diagnosis & Testing -> Precautions -> Air Bag System Disarming & Arming -> Battery Ground Cable -> Product Compatibility -> Radio Coded Theft Protection System
Vehicle: 2001 Acura CL 3.2 V6 GAS
Air Bag System Disarming & Arming
Refer to and for air bag system disarming and arming procedures.
Battery Ground Cable
Prior to service, disconnect battery ground cable and isolate as required.
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 the r...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Acura CL AUTOMOBILES
Anti-lock Brakes -> Troubleshooting -> ALB Checker -> CL -> CL & RL -> Fail-Safe Motor Relay -> Function Test -> Integra -> Integra & TL -> RL -> Solenoid Leak Test -> Temporary Driving Conditions -> TL -> Warning Lamp -> Warning Lamp Circuit -> Wheel Sensor Signal Confirmation
Vehicle: 2001 Acura CL 3.2 V6 GAS
ALB Checker
Never drive vehicle while ALB checker is operating. A collision may result from a reduction or complete loss of braking ability.
The checker should be used to confirm proper system operation under any of the following conditions:
- After replacing or bleeding system fluid.
- After replacing any ABS component.
- After any body or suspension repair that may cause malfunctions within wires or sensors.
Function Test
- Park vehicle on level ground with wheels blocked and parking brake set. On models equipped with manual transaxle, place in neutral. On models equipped with automatic tran...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Acura CL AUTOMOBILES
Acura -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1997-06 Integra, Legend, MDX, RSX, TL & TSX, 2.2CL, 2.3CL, 2.5TL, 3.0CL, 3.2CL, 3.2TL & 3.5RL -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2001 Acura CL S 3.2 V6 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Acura CL AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 2001 Acura CL S 3.2 V6 GAS
Front
- Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands.
- Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
- Drain transmission fluid into a suitable container, then reinstall drain plug using new washer.
- Lift up locking tab on spindle nut then remove nut.
- Hold stabilizer ball joint pin with hex wrench and remove flange nut then separate from stabilizer link from lower arm.
- 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 join...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Acura CL AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Acura CL 3.2 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Disconnect starter cable and solenoid terminal wire.
- Remove two mounting bolts and starter motor.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting t...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Acura CL AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Acura -> 3.2CL & 3.2TL
Vehicle: 2001 Acura CL 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 2001 Acura CL AUTOMOBILES
Acura -> Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Lamp -> 2001-03 3.2CL
Vehicle: 2001 Acura CL S 3.2 V6 GAS
The ABS warning lamp is used to warn of a system fault. The lamp monitors the condition of the anti-lock brake system. It will be lit during engine start-up, but should go off when the self-diagnostic system determines that the system is operating properly. If the lamp remains lit, a fault in the anti-lock brake system is indicated. Even though the system is operating properly, the indicator may come on if the vehicle goes into a spin, one d...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Acura CL AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Acura CL 3.2 V6 GAS
- Drain engine coolant into suitable container.
- Disconnect upper and lower radiator hoses, Figs. through .
- Disconnect ATF cooler lines fro...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Acura CL AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Acura CL 3.2 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Rotate tensioner counterclockwise using suit...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2001 Acura CL AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2001 Acura CL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
EVAP System Components Diagram for 2001 Acura CL 3.2 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
In Passenger's Door Diagram for 2001 Acura CL 3.2 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2001 Acura CL AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2001 Acura CL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2001 Acura CL 3.2 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2001 Acura CL S 3.2 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2001 Acura CL AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2001 Acura CL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Battery Testing and Replacement Vehicle: 2001 Acura CL 3.2 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: Battery Testing and Replacement Vehicle: 2001 Acura CL 3.2 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2001 Acura CL AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2001 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 2001 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 2001 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 2001 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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