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2009 Acura RL CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Acura REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Acura RL 3.7 V6 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
- Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
- Lift up locking tab on spindle nut then remove nut.
- Drain automatic transmission fluid, then reinstall drain plug using new washer.
- Hold stabilizer ball joint pin with hex wrench and remove flange nut then separate from stabilizer link from lower arm.
- Remove self-locking nut 12mm flange bolt and 100 flange bolt hen remove dampner fork.
- Remove knuckle holder bolt and hut.
- Remove exhaust pipe.
- Left driveshaft, pry inboard joint from transmission housing with a suitab...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES
Component Replacement -> Front -> Installation -> Rear -> Removal -> Tire Pressure Sensor -> TPMS Control Unit -> TPMS Initiator
Vehicle: 2009 Acura RL 3.7 V6 GAS
Tire Pressure Sensor
Removal
- Loosen the lug nuts.
- Raise and support vehicle with jack stands, then remove the wheel and tire assembly.
- Remove the valve cap and core.
- Deflate the tire completely.
- Remove any balance weights.
- Prior to dismounting the tire from the wheel, note the following precautions:
- Do outside of wheel first.
- Position the bead breaking fixture 90° from the valve stem when separating the tire bead from the wheel.
- Do not position the bead breaker of the tire changer too close to the rim.
- Position the wheel so the tire machine and tire iron are next to the valve stem an...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Acura RL 3.7 V6 GAS
- Remove battery ground terminal from battery.
- Remove engine cover.
- Remove vacuum hose, transmission dipstick, and vacuum line mounting bolt.
- Remove starter wiring harness clamp.
- Disconnect positive starter cable from B+ terminal, then disconnect connector from S terminal.
- Remove two st...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Acura -> 2005-09 RL
Vehicle: 2009 Acura RL 3.7 V6 GAS
The cabin air filter should be replaced at Maintenance Minder Indicator Symbol 2. 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 all...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES
Acura -> Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System Warning Lamp -> 2005-09 RL
Vehicle: 2009 Acura RL 3.7 V6 GAS
The VSA 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 activation indicator may come on if the VSA switch has been manually turned Of...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2009 Acura RL 3.7 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 ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Acura RL 3.7 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove righthand upper fender trim.
- Remove engine cover.
- Rotate tensioner ...
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2009 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2009 Acura RL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: MIL Comes On With DTC P0455 or P0456 Vehicle: 2009 Acura RL 3.7 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: AcuraLink Control Unit (XM Receiver) In-Warranty Exchange/Out-of-Warranty Repair Vehicle: 2009 Acura RL 3.7 V6 GAS |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2009 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2009 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 2009 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 2009 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 2009 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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