Acura REPAIR MANUAL -- HOW TO FIX YOUR CAR OR TRUCK

Auto Parts Search


Acura CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Acura REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW

Learn how to repair a car or truck, install or remove parts, wire an engine, reset warning lights, replace fuel filter, fix auto body and more. Get Automotix DIY!

Help me findSearch

Select Model

CLCSXELIntegra
LegendMDXNSXRDX
RLRSXSLXTL
TSXVigor

Get Full Access Automotix DIY provides automotive consumers and do it yourselfers; the most comprehensive repair information about Acura car and truck repair procedures including Acura engine diagrams, wiring diagrams, repair work estimating measures, technical service bulletins, auto body work guidance, starter & alternator replacement procedures, serpentine belt replacement procedures, radiator & hose replacement procedures, tune-up & drivability specifications, quick lube illustrations, preventive maintenance guide, engine light reset instructions, parts removal and install procedures, fuel filter replacement directions, component location diagrams, air filter locations & replacement instructions, a/c system specifications, and general auto service procedures. You don't have to be a car mechanic or technician to know how to fix your Acura automobile. Try the Automotix DIY solution today!
DIY REPAIR SAMPLES > CONTINUE EXPLORING >
Using the Automotix DIY repair procedures will save you hundreds and even thousands of dollars! In addition, it will save you hours of touring the city searching for Acura mechanics you can trust. The Automotix DIY solution is particularly affordable. A full access to the entire DIY repair procedures and diagrams for your Acura vehicle will cost less than a single gallon of gas. Here are some of the DIY repair tips and procedures you will find here:

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Acura 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 cars and light trucks from 1990+

Import Compressor Service -> Nippondenso Compressor -> Compressor Clutch, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 Acura Integra GS 1.8 L4 GAS

  • Remove shaft nut or bolt, Fig. , with aid of spanner wrench.
  • Remove pressure plate using pressure plate remover.
  • Remove shims from shaft.
  • Remove rotor (pulley) retaining snap ring using suitable snap ring pliers.
  • Remove rotor (pulley) by gently tapping it with plastic hammer. Some compressors may require a jaw puller.
  • Disconnect stator lead wires from compressor housing.
  • Remove stator retaining snap ring using suitable snap ring pliers, then remove stator from compressor housing.
  • On all models except 10PA...

CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO Acura A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Acura AUTOMOBILES

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

Acura -> Power Brake Units -> Precautions -> Radio Coded Theft Protection System
Vehicle: 2004 Acura TL 3.2 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 ...

CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO Acura BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES

FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Acura AUTOMOBILES

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

Acura -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> 3.2CL -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 2003 Acura CL 3.2 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 theft protection code prior to disconnecting...

CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO Acura FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES

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

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

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Driveshaft -> Intermediate shaft
Vehicle: 1996 Acura Integra RS 1.8 L4 GAS

Driveshaft

  • Raise and support front of vehicle.
  • Remove front wheel and tire assemblies, then drain transaxle fluid into a suitable container. If removing left driveshaft only, it is not necessary to drain transaxle.
  • Raise spindle nut lock tab and remove nut.
  • Remove damper fork bolt and pinch bolt, then damper fork.
  • Remove steering knuckle to lower control arm castellated nut cotter pin and nut.
  • Separate lower control arm from steering knuckle using a suitable puller.
  • Pull steering knuckle outward and tap driveshaft outboard joint from steering knuckle.
  • Pry driveshaft out with a sc...

CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO Acura DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Acura AUTOMOBILES

Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported Acura cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.

Reset Procedures
Vehicle: 2004 Acura MDX Touring 3.5 V6 GAS

The low tire pressure warning lamp will illuminate briefly as a bulb check when the ignition switch is placed in the On position. This system uses radio frequency pressure sensors which monitor pressure in all 4 tires. If low tire pressure is detected, the low tire pressure warning lamp will illuminate along with the appropriate ti...

CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO Acura TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES

STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Acura AUTOMOBILES

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

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1995 Acura Legend GS 3.2 V6 GAS

  • Obtain five digit radio theft protection code then disconnect battery cables.
  • Remove battery and tray, then alternator lower mounting bolt, adjusting lock bolt and adjusting rod.
  • Slip alternator drive belt off pulley, then rotate alternator 90° toward engine and pull forward.
  • Disconne...

CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO Acura STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES

CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Acura AUTOMOBILES

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

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Acura -> 2001-06 MDX
Vehicle: 2004 Acura MDX Touring 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.

  • 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 a...

CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO Acura CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES

MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Acura AUTOMOBILES

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

Acura -> Air Bag Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2001 Acura MDX Touring 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...

CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO Acura MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES

RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Acura AUTOMOBILES

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

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2002 Acura RSX S 2.0 L4 GAS

Lower

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp at radiator outlet.
  • Remove hose from radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp at thermostat housing.
  • Remove hose from thermostat housing.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse proc...

CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO Acura RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES

SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Acura AUTOMOBILES

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

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Air Conditioning -> Alternator -> Power Steering
Vehicle: 1995 Acura Legend GS 3.2 V6 GAS

Alternator

  • Disconnect battery ground cable from battery.
  • Loosen upper mounting through bolt.
  • Loosen adjustment lockbolt.
  • Remove A/C compressor drive and alternator drive belt.
  • Clean and inspect belt surfaces of all pulleys.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Air Conditioning

  • Disconnect battery ground cable from battery.
  • Loosen idler pulley center nut and adjusting bolt.
  • Loosen lower mounting bolt and lower alternator mounting nut.
  • Remove A/C compressor driv...

CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO Acura SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES

COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Acura AUTOMOBILES

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

Front Body Components Diagram for 2008 Acura TSX  2.4 L4 GASFront Body Components Diagram for 2008 Acura TSX 2.4 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Horn
  • Security Indicator
  • Hood Switch
  • Audio Unit
  • KeyLess Buzzer
  • Behind High Mount Brake Light Diagram for 2001 Acura MDX Touring 3.5 V6 GASBehind High Mount Brake Light Diagram for 2001 Acura MDX Touring 3.5 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • High Mount Brake Light Connector A
  • High Mount Brake Light Connector B
  • CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO Acura PARTS/COMPONENTS LOCATION DIAGRAMS!

    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Acura AUTOMOBILES

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

    1999 Acura Integra LS 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1999 Acura Integra LS 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Brake Light Switch
  • High Mount Brake Light
  • 1997 Acura NSX  3.2 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Acura NSX 3.2 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Clock
  • CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO Acura WIRING DIAGRAMS!

    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Acura AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: SPECIAL TOOL LOAN PROGRAM - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2002 Acura RSX 2.0 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Tools, Equipment
  • Document: TUBELESS TIRE REPAIR INFORMATION
    Vehicle: 1991 Acura NSX 3.0 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
  • CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO Acura TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS!

    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Acura AUTOMOBILES

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

    CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO Acura SPECIFICATIONS DATA!

    Shop online for auto body parts, engines, wheels, lights...

    More parts
    Help me findSearch
    Auto Repair Quick Search
    Help me find
    Search DIY repair manuals by VIN...
    Vehicle Identification Number is a unique serial number used by the automotive industry to identify individual motor vehicles

    Find out what info we have for your vehicle

    Get the Complete Technical Service Bulletins!
    Get the Complete Technical Service Bulletins!Access diagrams and repair information such as wiring diagrams, diagnosis and repair charts, manufacturer service bulletins, and OEM Part numbers of your Acura vehicle.
    Access the Complete guide!
    Need To Fix Your Car or Truck?
    Save Money With Free Car Insurance Quote
    FREE car insurance quote
    Enter Zip Code:
    Auto Repair Quick Search
    Help me find