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Acura CL CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Acura REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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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
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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+
Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 1998-2000 -> Leak Test -> Electronic Leak Detectors -> Fluid Leak Detectors
Vehicle: 1999 Acura CL 2.3 L4 GAS
Testing the refrigerant system for leaks is one of the most important phases of troubleshooting. One or more of the methods outlined will prove useful in detecting leaks or checking connections if service work is performed. Before beginning any leak test, attach a manifold gauge set and note pressure. If little or no pressure is indicated, a partial charge must be installed. Check all connections, compressor head gasket, oil filler plug and compressor shaft seal for leaks.
R-12 leak detectors will not detect R-134a leaks. For R-134a system an electronic type leak detector i...
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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 -> Component Replacement -> Master Cylinder
Vehicle: 2002 Acura CL S 3.2 V6 GAS
Master Cylinder
- Disconnect primary and secondary brake lines from master cylinder.
- On models equipped with fluid level sensor, disc...
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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 -> 2.2CL & 2.3CL
Vehicle: 1999 Acura CL 2.3 L4 GAS
Refer to Fig....
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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 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: 1997 Acura CL 3.0 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove front engine compartment cover.
- Relieve auto-tensioner tension and remove alternator belt.
- Disconnect condenser fan motor connector and remove condenser fan shroud compressor clutch connector.
- Remove mounting bolts, bracket and condenser fan shroud.
- Disconnect alternator ground cable and electrical connector, then remove mounti...
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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: 2001 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 -> Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Lamp -> 2001-03 3.2CL
Vehicle: 2003 Acura CL 3.2 V6 GAS
The Traction Control System warning lamp is used to warn of a system fault. The lamp monitors the condition of the TCS. 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 TCS is indicated. Even though the system is operating properly, the indicator may come on if the TCS switch has been manually turned Off, vehicle goes into a spin, one drive wheel is stuck, only drive wheels rotate, electrical interference is present, or when ABS operates conti...
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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+
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1998 Acura CL 3.0 V6 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 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: 2003 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+.
VSA System Components Diagram for 2001 Acura CL S 3.2 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
Engine Wiring Harness Connector Locations Diagram for 1997 Acura CL 2.2 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
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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.
2002 Acura CL S 3.2 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
2001 Acura CL S 3.2 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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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+.
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Document: CUTTING KEYS WITH THE EXACTA CODE KEY CUTTER Vehicle: 1998 Acura CL 2.3 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: SPECIAL TOOL LOAN PROGRAM - REVISED Vehicle: 2002 Acura CL 3.2 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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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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