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2003 Acura RL 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 2003 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES
Computer Relearn Procedures -> Acura
Vehicle: 2003 Acura RL 3.5 V6 GAS
ECM/PCM reset procedure, either of the following actions will reset the ECM/PCM:
- Use OBD II or Honda PGM tester to clear ECM/PCM's memory, refer to scan...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES
Acura -> Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Adjustments
Vehicle: 2003 Acura RL 3.5 V6 GAS
Refer t...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES
Acura -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Integra, Legend, NSX, Vigor, 2.5TL, 3.0CL & 3.5RL -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 2003 Acura RL 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 vehicle owner's radio ...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 2003 Acura RL 3.5 V6 GAS
Front
- Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
- Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
- Drain automatic transmission fluid, then reinstall drain plug using new washer.
- Lift up locking tab on spindle nut then remove nut.
- Remove self-locking nut and flange bolt then remove dampner fork.
- Remove cotter pin from lower arm ball joint castle nut and remove nut.
- Install 14mm hex hut on ball joint. Ensure hex nut is flush with ball joint pin end or threaded section of ball joint pin might be damaged by ball joint remover.
- Separate ball joint and lower ar...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Acura RL 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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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Acura -> 1996-2004 3.5RL
Vehicle: 2003 Acura RL 3.5 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.
- Disengage the three instrument panel lower righthand cover retaining clips, then remove the cover.
- Remove the stops located at each side of the glove compartment. Air bag system components are located in this area, use extreme caution.
- Disconnect the trunk lid release switch electrical c...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES
Acura -> Air Bag Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2003 Acura RL 3.5 V6 GAS
The air bag warning lamp will light for a few seconds when the ignition switch is placed in the on position as a bulb check. I...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2003 Acura RL 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 water passage.
- Remove hose from water passage.
- 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...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Acura RL 3.5 V6 GAS
- Remove right upper fender trim (cover).
- Remove the battery trim (cover). Ensure you have anti-theft codes for audio system and navigation system. Ensure ignition switch is OFF.
- Disconnect battery gr...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2003 Acura RL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Right Front Of Engine Compartment Diagram for 2003 Acura RL 3.5 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
Power Steering Diagram for 2003 Acura RL 3.5 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2003 Acura RL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2003 Acura RL 3.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2003 Acura RL 3.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2003 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2003 Acura RL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Battery Maintenance at Dealers Vehicle: 2003 Acura RL 3.5 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: Battery Testing and Replacement Vehicle: 2003 Acura RL 3.5 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2003 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2003 Acura RL 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 2003 Acura RL 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 2003 Acura RL 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 2003 Acura RL 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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