ACURA RL KA9 1996 Service Repair Manual

1997 Model

Vehicle Identification Number
Transmission Number

Paint Code

Paint Code

B-75M

G-79P

G-83P

NH-585P

NH-592P

RP-25P

YR-508M

YR-511P
Color

Crescent Silver Metallic*2

Juniper Green Pearl

Eucalyptus Green Pearl*1

Cayman White Pearl

Flamenco Black Pearl

Black Currant Pearl*1

Heather Mist Metallic

Devon Slate Pearl*1

Engine Number
Vehicle Identification Number

and Federal Motor Vehicle

Safety Standard Certification.

Vehicle Identification Number

and Canadian Motor Vehicle

Safety Standard Certification.

COLOR LABEL

INT. COLOR

TYPE F

EXT. COLOR

G-79P

KA SZ3 A3 C

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Chassis and Paint Codes

1998 Model

Vehicle Identification Number

U.S. model: 000001-

Canada model: 800001-
Transmission Number

*1: U.S. model only

Engine Number
Vehicle Identification Number

and Federal Motor Vehicle

Safety Standard Certification.

Vehicle Identification Number

and Canadian Motor Vehicle

Safety Standard Certification.

COLOR LABEL

INT. COLOR

TYPE F

EXT. COLOR

G-79P

KA SZ3 A3 C

Paint Code
Paint Code

Paint Code
Color

Crystal Silver Metallic

Juniper Green Pearl*1

Cayman White Pearl

Flamenco Black Pearl

Athlete Gray Metallic*1

Ruby Red Pearl*1

Heather Mist Metallic
B-91M

G-79P

NH-585P

NH-592P

NH-611M

R-504P

YR-508MProCarManuals.com

1999 Model

Vehicle Identification Number

Transmission Number

*1: U.S. model only

Engine Number

C35A1 - 4000001
Vehicle Identification Number

and Federal Motor Vehicle

Safety Standard Certification.

Vehicle Identification Number

and Canadian Motor Vehicle

Safety Standard Certification.

COLOR LABEL

INT. COLOR

TYPE F

EXT. COLOR

G-97P

KA SZ3 A6 C

Paint Code
Paint Code

Paint Code
Color

Crystal Silver Metallic

Nighthawk Black Pearl

Monterey Blue Pearl*1

Vermont Green Pearl

Premium White Pearl

Ruby Red Pearl*1

Naples Gold Metallic
B-91M

B-92P

B-93P

G-97P

NH-624P

R-504P

YR-524MProCarManuals.com

Chassis and Paint Codes

2000 Model

Vehicle Identification Number

U.S. model: 000001~

Canada model: 800001 ~
Transmission Number

Engine Number
Vehicle Identification Number

and Federal Motor Vehicle

Safety Standard Certification.

Vehicle Identification Number

and Canadian Motor Vehicle

Safety Standard Certification.

COLOR LABEL

INT. COLOR

TYPE F

EXT. COLOR

G-97P

KA SZ3 A6 C

Paint Code
Paint Code

Paint Code
Color

B-92P

B-93P

G-97P

NH-552M

R-504P

YR-524M
Nighthawk Black Pearl

Monterey Blue Pearl

Vermont Green Pearl*1

Sebring Silver Metallic

Ruby Red Pearl* 1

Naples Gold Metallic

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Chassis and Paint Codes

2001 Model

Vehicle Identification Number

Transmission Number

*1: U.S. model only

Engine Number
Vehicle Identification Number

and Federal Motor Vehicle

Safety Standard Certification.

Vehicle Identification Number

and Canadian Motor Vehicle

Safety Standard Certification.

COLOR LABEL

INT. COLOR

TYPE F

EXT. COLOR

G-97P

KA SZ3 A6 C

Paint Code
B-92P

B-502P

G-97P

NH-623M

NH-624P

R-507P

YR-524M
Nighthawk Black Pearl

Indigo Blue Pearl*1

Vermont Green Pearl* 1

Satin Silver Metallic

Premium White Pearl

Firepepper Pearl

Naples Gold Metallic
Color
Paint Code
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Identification Number Locations

Vehicle Identification Number
Vehicle Identification Number

Transmission Number

(Automatic)

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Caution Label Locations
SRS WARNIN G(HOOD)DRIVER SR S INFORMATIO N
(se e pag e 1-10 )
PASSENGE R SR SINFORMATIO NU.S. mode l
(o n bac k o f sunvisor , se e pag e 1-10 )
PASSENGE R SR SINFORMATIO NU.S. mode l(see pag e 1-10 )
FRON T SEA T PASSENGE R
AIRBA G MODUL E DANGER /
WARNIN G
(se e pag e 1-10 )
FRON T SEA T
PASSENGE R AIRBA GCAUTIO N
U.S . mode l
(se e pag e 1-11 )
FRON T SEATBEL TTENSIONE R WARNIN G
(se e pag e 1-11 )
STEERIN G COLUM N
NOTIC E
(se e pag e 1-11 ) MONITO
R NOTIC E
(se e pag e 1-11 ) SID
E AIRBA G CAUTIO N
(se e pag e 1-11 )
SRS WARNIN G (HOOD ) ('9 6 - 9 8 models )
SUPPLEMENTA L RESTRAIN T SYSTE M (SRS )
THIS VEHICL E I S EQUIPPE D WIT H DRIVE R AN D
FRON T SEA T PASSENGE R AIRBAG S AN D FRON T
SEATBEL T TENSIONE R SYSTEMS .
AL L SR S ELECTRICA L WIRIN G AN D CONNECTOR S
AR E COLORE D YELLOW .
TAMPERIN G WITH , DISCONNECTIN G O R USIN G
ELECTRICA L TES T EQUIPMEN T O N TH E SR S
WIRIN G CA N MAK E TH E SYSTE M INOPERATIV E O R
CAUS E ACCIDENTA L FIRIN G O F TH E INFLATOR .
WARNING
THE AIRBA G INFLATO R IS EXPLOSIV E AND , I F
ACCIDENTALL Y DEPLOYED , CA N SERIOUSL Y
HUR T YOU .
FOLLO W SERVIC E MANUA L INSTRUCTION S
CAREFULLY.
SRS WARNIN G (HOOD ) ('9 9 - 0 1 models )
SUPPLEMENTA L RESTRAIN T SYSTE M (SRS )
THIS VEHICL E I S EQUIPPE D WIT H DRIVE R AN D
FRON T SEA T PASSENGE R FRON T AN D SID E
AIRBAG S AN D FRON T SEATBEL T TENSIONERS .
AL L SR S ELECTRICA L WIRIN G AN D CONNECTOR S
ARE COLORE D YELLOW .
TAMPERIN G WITH , DISCONNECTIN G O R USIN G
TES T EQUIPMEN T O N TH E SR S WIRIN G CA N MAK E
TH E SYSTE M INOPERATIV E O R CAUS E ACCIDEN -
TA L DEPLOYMENT .
WARNING
ACCIDENTA L DEPLOYMENT , CA N SERIOUSL Y
HUR T O R KIL L YOU .
FOLLO W SERVIC E MANUA L INSTRUCTION S
CAREFULLY.
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DRIVER SRS INFORMATION

PASSENGER SRS INFORMATION ('96, '97 models)

CAUTION

TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY:

FOR MAXIMUM SAFETY PROTECTION IN ALL TYPES OF

CRASHES, YOU MUST ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SAFETY

BELT.

DO NOT INSTALL REARWARD-FACING CHILD SEATS IN

ANY FRONT PASSENGER SEAT POSITION.

DO NOT SIT OR LEAN UNNECESSARILY CLOSE TO THE

AIRBAG.

DO NOT PLACE ANY OBJECTS OVER THE AIRBAG OR

BETWEEN THE AIRBAG AND YOURSELF.

SEE THE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR FURTHER INFORMA-

TION AND EXPLANATIONS.

THE SRS MUST BE INSPECTED TEN YEARS AFTER IT IS

INSTALLED.

THE DATE OF INSTALLATION IS SHOWN ON THE DRIV-

ER'S DOORJAMB.

PASSENGER SRS INFORMATION

U.S. model ('96, '97 models)

AIRBAG. SEE OTHER SIDE.

DRIVER SRS INFORMATION

Canada model ('98, '99 models)

CAUTION

TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY:

FOR MAXIMUM SAFETY PROTECTION IN ALL TYPES OF

CRASHES, YOU MUST ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SAFETY

BELT.

DO NOT INSTALL REARWARD FACING CHILD SEATS IN

ANY FRONT PASSENGER SEAT POSITION.

DO NOT SIT OR LEAN UNNECESSARILY CLOSE TO THE

AIRBAG.

DO NOT PLACE ANY OBJECTS OVER THE AIRBAG OR

BETWEEN THE AIR BAG AND YOURSELF.

SEE THE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR FURTHER INFORMA-

TION AND EXPLANATIONS.

DRIVER SRS INFORMATION

PASSENGER SRS INFORMATION

U.S. model ('98 - 01 models)

WARNING

DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR.

CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER CAN BE KILLED BY THE

AIRBAG.

THE BACK SEAT IS THE SAFEST PLACE FOR CHILDREN.

NEVER PUT A REAR-FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT.

SIT AS FAR BACK AS POSSIBLE FROM THE AIRBAG.

ALWAYS USE SEAT BELTS AND CHILD RESTRAINTS.

DRIVER SRS INFORMATION

PASSENGER SRS INFORMATION

U.S. model ('98, '99 models)

AIRBAG WARNING

FLIP VISOR OVER
FRONT SEAT PASSENGER AIRBAG MODULE

DANGER/WARNING ('96, '97 models)

DANGER

EXPLOSIVE/FLAMMABLE

CONTACT WITH ACID, WATER OR HEAVY METALS SUCH AS

COPPER, LEAD OR MERCURY MAY PRODUCE HARMFUL AND

IRRITATING GASES OR EXPLOSIVE COMPOUNDS. STORAGE

TEMPERATURES MUST NOT EXCEED 200°F (93°C). FOR

PROPER HANDLING, STORAGE AND DISPOSAL PROCE-

DURES REFER TO THE SERVICE MANUAL SRS SUPPLEMENT.

POISON, CONTAINS POISONOUS SODIUM AZIDE AND

POTASSIUM NITRATE.

FIRST AID IF CONTENTS ARE SWALLOWED, INDUCE VOMIT-

ING. FOR EYE CONTACT, FLUSH EYES WITH WATER FOR 15

MINUTES. IF GASES (FROM ACID OR WATER CONTACT)

ARE INHALED, SEEK FRESH AIR.

IN EVERY CASE, GET PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

. WARNING

THE AIRBAG INFLATOR IS EXPLOSIVE AND, IF ACCIDEN-

TALLY DEPLOYED, CAN SERIOUSLY HURT OR KILL YOU.

DO NOT USE ELECTRICAL TEST EQUIPMENT OR PROB-

ING DEVICES.

THEY CAN CAUSE ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT.

NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. DO NOT DISASSEM-

BLE.

PLACE THE AIRBAG UPRIGHT WHEN REMOVED.

FOLLOW THE SERVICE MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS CARE-

FULLY.

FRONT SEAT PASSENGER AIRBAG MODULE

DANGER/WARNING ('98 - 01 models)

DANGER

EXPLOSIVE/FLAMMABLE

STORAGE TEMPERATURES MUST NOT EXCEED 200°F (93°C).

FOR PROPER HANDLING, STORAGE AND DISPOSAL PROCE-

DURES REFER TO THE SERVICE MANUAL SRS SUPPLEMENT.

FIRST AID IF CONTENTS ARE SWALLOWED, INDUCE VOMIT-

ING. FOR EYE CONTACT, FLUSH EYES WITH WATER FOR 15

MINUTES. IN EVERY CASE, GET PROMPT MEDICAL ATTEN-

TION.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

WARNING

THE AIRBAG INFLATOR IS EXPLOSIVE AND, IF ACCIDEN-

TALLY DEPLOYED, CAN SERIOUSLY HURT OR KILL YOU.

DO NOT USE ELECTRICAL TEST EQUIPMENT OR PROB-

ING DEVICES. THEY CAN CAUSE ACCIDENTAL DEPLOY-

MENT.

NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. DO NOT DISASSEMBLE.

PLACE AIRBAG UPRIGHT WHEN REMOVED.

FOLLOW THE SERVICE MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS CARE-

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STEERING COLUMN NOTICE

TO PREVENT SRS DAMAGE, REMOVE STEERING WHEEL

BEFORE REMOVING STEERING SHAFT CONNECTING

BOLT.

MONITOR NOTICE

NOTICE

NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER TO SERVICE MANUAL FOR DETAILED INSTRUC-

TIONS.

FRONT SEATBELT TENSIONER WARNING

WARNING

EXPLOSIVE MATERIAL INSIDE

YOU CAN BE SERIOUSLY HURT OR BURNED.

DO NOT TAMPER OR DISASSEMBLE.

NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER TO SERVICE MANUAL FOR COMPLETE INSTRUC-

TIONS.

FRONT SEAT PASSENGER AIRBAG CAUTION

'96 - 99 U.S. model

WARNING

CHILDREN CAN BE KILLED OR INJURED BY A PASSENGER

AIRBAG.

THE BACK SEAT IS THE SAFEST PLACE FOR CHILDREN

AGES 12 AND UNDER. MAKE SURE ALL CHILDREN USE

SEAT BELTS OR CHILD SEATS.

FRONT SEAT PASSENGER AIRBAG CAUTION

'00 - 01 U.S. models

WARNING

CHILDREN CAN BE KILLED OR INJURED BY PASSENGER

AIRBAG.

MAKE SURE ALL CHILDREN USE SEAT BELTS OR CHILD

SEATS.

CABLE REEL

CAUTION
DRIVER MODULE

DANGER ('97, '98 models)

DRIVER MODULE

WARNING

DRIVER MODULE DANGER ('99 - 01 models)

CABLE REEL CAUTION

INSTALLATION OF THE SRS CABLE REEL IS CRITICAL TO

THE PROPER OPERATION OF THE SRS SYSTEM. REFER TO

THE SERVICE MANUAL DETAILED INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS.
DRIVER MODULE DANGER ('97 model)

DANGER

EXPLOSIVE/FLAMMABLE

CONTACT WITH ACID, WATER OR HEAVY METALS SUCH AS

COPPER, LEAD OR MERCURY MAY PRODUCE HARMFUL AND

IRRITATING GASES OR EXPLOSIVE COMPOUNDS. STORAGE

TEMPERATURES MUST NOT EXCEED 200°F (93°C). FOR

PROPER HANDLING, STORAGE AND DISPOSAL PROCE-

DURES REFER TO SERVICE MANUAL SRS SUPPLEMENT.

POISON, CONTAINS POISONOUS SODIUM AZIDE AND

POTASSIUM NITRATE.

FIRST AID IF CONTENTS ARE SWALLOWED, INDUCE VOMIT-

ING. FOR EYE CONTACT, FLUSH EYES WITH WATER FOR 15

MINUTES. IF GASES (FROM ACID OR WATER CONTACT)

ARE INHALED, SEEK FRESH AIR.

IN EVERY CASE, GET PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

DRIVER MODULE DANGER ('98 model)

DANGER

EXPLOSIVE/FLAMMABLE

STORAGE TEMPERATURES MUST NOT EXCEED 200°F <93°C).

FOR PROPER HANDLING, STORAGE AND DISPOSAL PROCE-

DURES REFER TO SERVICE MANUAL SRS SUPPLEMENT.

FIRST AID IF CONTENTS ARE SWALLOWED, INDUCE VOMIT-

ING. FOR EYE CONTACT, FLUSH EYES WITH WATER FOR 15

MINUTES.

IN EVERY CASE, GET PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

DRIVER MODULE WARNING

WARNING

THE AIRBAG INFLATOR IS EXPLOSIVE AND, IF ACCIDEN-

TALLY DEPLOYED, CAN SERIOUSLY HURT OR KILL YOU.

DO NOT USE ELECTRICAL TEST EQUIPMENT OR PROB-

ING DEVICES. THEY CAN CAUSE ACCIDENTAL DEPLOY-

MENT.

NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. DO NOT DISASSEM-

BLE.

PLACE AIRBAG UPRIGHT WHEN REMOVED.

FOLLOW SERVICE MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.

SIDE AIRBAG CAUTION ('99 - 01 models)

SIDE AIRBAG

THIS CAR IS EQUIPPED WITH SIDE AIRBAGS IN THE

DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SEAT.

DO NOT LEAN AGAINST THE DOOR.

SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR MORE INFORMATION.

SRS
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SERVIC E INFORMATIO NUnder-hood Emission sControl Labe l
HEADLIGH T AIMIN G
INFORMATIO N
'96 - 9 9 model s
See pag e 1-11 .
Thi s cautio n i s als o labele d
o n passenge r doorjamb .
AI
R CONDITIONIN G
INFORMATIO N
TIR E INFORMATIO N SID
E AIRBA G CAUTIO N
TIR
E INFORMATIO N
RADIATOR CA PCAUTIO N
'00-01 model s
BATTER Y CAUTIO N
COOLAN TINFORMATIO N
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