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2004 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
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- Fuel Filter Replacement
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- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES
A/C Data -> Imported Passenger Cars, Light Trucks & Vans -> Acura -> 1992-2002 -> 2003-04
Vehicle: 2004 Acura RL 3.5 V6 GAS
1992-2002
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES
Acura -> Disc Brakes -> Precautions -> Radio Coded Theft Protection System
Vehicle: 2004 Acura RL 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 2004 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES
Acura -> Component Locations -> 3.5RL, 1991-95 Legend, 1996-98 3.2TL
Vehicle: 2004 Acura RL 3.5 V6 GAS
R...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 2004 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 2004 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 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 2004 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Acura -> 1996-2004 3.5RL
Vehicle: 2004 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 2004 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES
Acura -> Check Engine/Malfunction Indicator (MIL)/PGM-FI Warning Indicator Lamp -> 1996-2004 3.5RL
Vehicle: 2004 Acura RL 3.5 V6 GAS
The Check Engine/PGM-FI Warning Indicator Lamp should be illuminated for approximately 2 seconds after the ignition switch is placed in the on position as a bulb check. After approximately 2 seconds, the lamp should go off. If the lamp remains lit, a problem in the Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) system is indicated and a diagnostic trouble code is stored in the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) memory. After diagnosis and repair, clear the ECU memory of diagnostic trouble codes.
After dia...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Acura RL 3.5 V6 GAS
- Drain engine coolant into suitable container.
- Remove righthand upper fender, battery and lefthand upper fender trims, then the upper grill cover.
- Remove splash shield.
- Remove battery, then the bolts, clamps and air cleaner.
- Remove the Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) cooler hoses from ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 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 2004 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2004 Acura RL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Left Front Of Engine Compartment Diagram for 2004 Acura RL 3.5 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
At Left Rear Pillar Diagram for 2004 Acura RL 3.5 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2004 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2004 Acura RL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2004 Acura RL 3.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2004 Acura RL 3.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2004 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2004 Acura RL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Battery Maintenance at Dealers Vehicle: 2004 Acura RL 3.5 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: Battery Testing and Replacement Vehicle: 2004 Acura RL 3.5 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2004 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2004 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 2004 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 2004 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 2004 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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