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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Acura CL AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported Acura CL cars and light trucks from 1990+

Acura -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Control Panel, Replace -> 2.2CL & 3.0CL -> 2.5TL & 3.2TL -> 3.5RL -> Integra
Vehicle: 1997 Acura CL 3.0 V6 GAS

Integra
  • Disconnect air mix control cable from heater unit, then remove rear window defogger switch and hazard warning switch.
  • Remove two self-tapping screws from control panel, then pull out control panel and center air vent.
  • Disconnect control panel and center air vent electrical connectors, then remove control panel and center air vent.
  • Remove four self-tapping screws and center air vent from control panel.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Adjust air mix control cable and heater valve cable as necessary.
    • ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Acura CL AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Acura CL cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Adjustments -> Pushrod Clearance
Vehicle: 2002 Acura CL S 3.2 V6 GAS

Pushrod Clearance

  • Remove master cylinder as outlined under "Component Replacement."
  • Position pushrod adjustment gauge tool No. 07JAG-SD40100, or equivalent, onto master cylinder.
  • Push in center shaft of tool until top contacts secondary piston end using gauge tool adjusting nut, Fig. .
  • Without disturbing center shaft's position, install pushrod adjustment gauge tool upside down on booster, Fig. .
  • Hold tool in place using master cylinder nuts. Torque nuts to 11 ft. lbs.
  • Connect suitable vacuum gauge to booster engine vacuum supply.
  • Maintain engine speed that will deliver 20 inch Hg. vacuum to...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Acura CL AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Acura CL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.

Acura -> Component Locations -> MDX, RSX, TL, TSX, 3.2CL, 1999-03 3.2TL & 2005-06 RL
Vehicle: 2003 Acura CL S 3.2 V6 GAS

On MDX, RSX, TL, TSX, 3.2CL, 1999-03 3.2TL and 20...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Acura CL AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Acura CL cars and light trucks from 1990+.

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 2003 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 Acura CL AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Acura CL cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Acura CL 2.3 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Disconnect alternator electrical connector, then remove mounting nut and wire.
  • Remove adjusting bolt, lockbolt, lock nut, mounting bolt an...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Acura CL AUTOMOBILES

Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Acura CL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Acura -> 3.2CL & 3.2TL
Vehicle: 2002 Acura CL S 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 Acura CL AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Acura CL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Acura -> Information System Display ->
Vehicle: 1999 Acura CL 2.3 L4 GAS

This system will indicate driver information and service interval reminder information. The system will normally indicate the clock display until the trip function or system check buttons are depressed. When the trip function button is depressed, the system will indicate fuel remaining, trip meter, present fuel consumption and average fuel consumption. When the system check button is depressed, the display will indicate next service interval, engine oil and filter service interval, oil level, coolant level and washer fluid level. A warning lamp on the instrument cluster will be illuminated whe...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Acura CL AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Acura CL cars and light trucks from 1990+

Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2002 Acura CL S 3.2 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 Acura CL AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Acura CL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Acura CL 3.2 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Rotate tensioner counterclockwise using suit...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Acura CL AUTOMOBILES

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

Rearview Mirror Diagram for 2002 Acura CL  3.2 V6 GASRearview Mirror Diagram for 2002 Acura CL 3.2 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • OnStar Buttons
  • Left Rear Of Engine Compartment Diagram for 2001 Acura CL S 3.2 V6 GASLeft Rear Of Engine Compartment Diagram for 2001 Acura CL S 3.2 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Windshield Wiper Motor
  • Intermittent Wiper Relay
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Acura CL AUTOMOBILES

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

    1998 Acura CL  3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1998 Acura CL 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Cigarette Light Relay
  • Audio Unit
  • Rear Window Antenna
  • 2003 Acura CL  3.2 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2003 Acura CL 3.2 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Ignition Switch
  • RH Headlamp
  • Headlamp Relay
  • High Beam Indicator Lamp
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Acura CL AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: TERMINAL REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2001 Acura CL 3.2 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Tools, Equipment
  • Chassis Electrical, Wiring, Fuses & Breakers, Wipers, Motors
  • Document: WARRANTY EXTENSION: 3.2TL AND 3.2CL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2003 Acura CL 3.2 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Acura CL AUTOMOBILES

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