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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...

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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+.

Disc Brakes -> Precautions -> Radio Coded Theft Protection System
Vehicle: 2000 Acura Integra LS 1.8 L4 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 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 Scheduled Maintenance -> 1987-96 Integra, Legend, MDX, RSX, TL & TSX, 2.2CL, 2.3CL, 2.5TL, 3.0CL, 3.2CL, 3.2TL & 3.5RL -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1993 Acura Integra LS 1.8 L4 GAS

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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 -> Front
Vehicle: 1997 Acura Integra GSR 1.8 L4 GAS

Front

  • Loosen wheel nuts slightly.
  • Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
  • Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
  • Drain transmission fluid, then reinstall drain plug using new washer. It is not required to remove drain plug when left driveshaft is removed.
  • Lift up locking tab on spindle nut then remove nut.
  • 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 joint lower arm from using b...

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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: 2009 Acura TL 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...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Acura AUTOMOBILES

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

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1993 Acura Integra GS 1.8 L4 GAS

  • Obtain five digit radio theft protection code then disconnect battery cables.
  • Remove intake air duct.
  • Disconnect all electrical connectors from star...

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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 -> 2009 TL & TSX
Vehicle: 2009 Acura TL 3.5 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.

  • Open the glove compartment.
  • Remove the glove compartment separator by pulling straight back, Fig. .
  • Release the cabin ai...

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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 -> Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Lamp -> 2001-03 3.2CL
Vehicle: 2002 Acura CL S 3.2 V6 GAS

The ABS 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 indicator may come on if the vehicle goes into a spin, one d...

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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: 1995 Acura Integra GSR 1.8 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 proce...

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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: 1997 Acura SLX 3.2 V6 GAS

Air Conditioning

  • Disconnect battery ground cable from battery.
  • Loosen A/C compressor drive belt idler pulley tensioner bolt.
  • Loosen A/C compressor drive belt idler pulley adjustment bolt.
  • Remove A/C compressor drive belt from A/C clutch pulley, A/C compressor drive belt idler pulley and crankshaft pulley.
  • Clean and inspect belt surfaces of all pulleys.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Alternator

  • Disconnect battery ground cable from battery.
  • Loosen inner and outer alternator-to...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Acura AUTOMOBILES

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

Seat Belts Components Diagram for 2004 Acura TSX  2.4 L4 GASSeat Belts Components Diagram for 2004 Acura TSX 2.4 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Seat Belt
  • Seat Belt Buckles
  • Shoulder Anchor Adjuster
  • Behind Right Kick Panel Diagram for 2005 Acura TL  3.2 V6 GASBehind Right Kick Panel Diagram for 2005 Acura TL 3.2 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Connector C-504
  • Connector C-505
  • Connector C-503
  • Connector C-601
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Acura AUTOMOBILES

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

    1997 Acura TL  2.5 L5 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Acura TL 2.5 L5 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Intermittent Wiper Relay
  • 1996 Acura TL  3.2 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1996 Acura TL 3.2 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Taillight Relay
  • Ashtray Light
  • Headlight Switch
  • Stereo Radio Cassette Player
  • Vanity Mirror Light
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Acura AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: Vehicle Pulls or Drifts, and/or Steering Wheel Is Off-Center
    Vehicle: 2001 Acura TL 3.2 V6 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Pull, Grab
  • Auto Systems:
  • Steering, Suspension
  • Document: Special Tool Loan Program
    Vehicle: 2003 Acura CL 3.2 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Tools, Equipment
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    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

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