maintenance ACURA RL KA9 1996 Service Repair Manual

General Info
Specifications
Maintenance
*Engine Electrical
Engine
Cooling
Fuel and Emissions
*TransaxleSteering
Suspension
*Brakes (Including ABS,
TCS and VSA)
*Body
*Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
*Body Electrical
*Restraints
1996±0 4 3.5RL Main Menu
As sections w/ * include SRS components,
special precautions are required when servicing.
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According t o stat e an d federa l regulations , failur e t o perfor m maintenanc e o n th e item s marke d wit h a n asteris k (* ) wil l no t voi d customer' s emissio n
warranties . However , Acur a recommend s tha t al l maintenanc e service s b e performe d a t th e recommende d tim e o r mileag e perio d to ensur e long-ter m reliability .
For Canadia n models :
Thi s Maintenanc e Schedul e outline s th e minimu m require d maintenance .
17-14, 17-2 3
18-3, 18-21 , 18-2 2
16-3
19-2 8
8-4, 10-5 ,14-108 , 15-4 ,17-16 , 19- 8
10-2
9-5
11-126
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According t o stat e an d federa l regulations , failur e t o perfor m maintenanc e o n th e item s marke d wit h a n asteris k (* ) wil l no t voi d customer' s emissio n
warranties . However , Acur a recommend s tha t al l maintenance services b e performe d a t th e recommende d tim e o r mileag e perio d t o ensur e long-ter m reliability .
Fo r Canadia n models :
Thi s Maintenanc e Schedul e outline s th e minimu m require d maintenance .
17-14, 17-23
18-3, 18-21, 18-22
16-3
19-2 8
8-4 , 10-5 ,
14-10 8, 15-4 ,17-16 , 19- 8
10-3
9-5
11-126
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According t o stat e an d federa l regulations , failur e t o perfor m maintenanc e o n th e item s marke d wit h a n asteris k (* ) wil l no t voi d customer' s emissio n
warranties . However , Acur a recommend s tha t al l maintenanc e service s b e performe d a t th e recommende d tim e o r mileag e perio d t o ensur e long-ter m reliability .
Fo r Canadia n models :
Thi s Maintenanc e Schedul e outline s th e minimu m require d maintenance .
17-14, 17-23
18-3, 18-21, 18-22
16-3
19-2 8
8-4, 10-5 ,14-108, 15-4 ,17-16, 19- 8
10-2
9-5
11-126
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20. Align the maintenance hole and the balancer shaft

hole. Insert a 6 mm bolt that is at least 45 mm (1.8

in) long into the balancer shaft.

45 mm (1.8 in) or longer

6 mm BOLT

BALANCER

SHAFT

12 mm SEALING BOLT

20 N-m (2.0 kgf-m, 14 Ibf-ft)
WASHER

Replace.

21. Apply liquid gasket to the oil pump mating surface

of the balancer gear case.

BALANCER GEAR

CASE

O-RING

GROOVE
Apply liquid gasket

along the broken line.
24. Remove the 6 mm bolt. Install the sealing bolt in the

maintenance hole. Use a new washer.
22. Install the balancer gear case.

6 x 1.0 mm

12 N-m (1.2 kgf-m,

8.7 Ibf-ft)

BALANCER

GEAR CASE
DOWEL

PIN
O-RING

Replace.

23. Check alignment of the pointers after installing the

balancer gear case.

BALANCER BELT

DRIVEN PULLEY

POINTER
BALANCER GEAR

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Maintenance

Differential Oil

NOTE: Check the differential oil with engine OFF, and

the vehicle on level ground.

1. Remove the oil filler plug, then check the level and

condition of the oil.

WASHER

Replace.

Proper Lever

OIL FILLER PLUG

44 N-m (4.5 kgf-m, 33 Ibf-ft)

WASHER Replace.

2. The oil level must be up to the fill hole. If it is below

the hole, add oil until it runs out, then reinstall the

oil filler plug with a new washer.

3. If the differential oil is dirty, remove the drain plug,

and drain the oil.

DRAIN PLUG

39 N-m (4.0 kgf-m, 29 Ibf-ft)

WASHER Replace.

OIL FILLER PLUG

44 N-m (4.5 kgf-m, 33 Ibf-ft)

4. Reinstall the drain plug with a new washer, and refill

the differential with the recommended oil to the

proper level.

NOTE:

The drain plug washer should be replaced at every

oil change.

Clean the drain plug before reinstalling.
5. Reinstall the oil filler plug with a new washer.

Oil Capacity

1.05 (1.11 US qt, 0.92 Imp qt) at oil change

1.10 (1.16 US qt, 0.97 Imp qt) at overhaul

Recommended oil:

Hypoid gear oil

API Classification GL4 or GL5

viscosity:

SAE 90 above 0°F (-18°C)

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Gauge Assembl y
Bulb Location s
• LIGHTS-O N INDICATO R
LIGH T (1. 4 W)*1
• SID E AIRBA G INDICATO R
LIGH T (1. 4 W)*2
SR S INDICATO R
LIGH T (1. 4 W )
RIGH T TUR N SIGNA L INDICATO R
LIGHT (1. 7 W )
GAUG E LIGHT S(3.0 W x 5)
• DR L INDICATO R LIGH T(1.4 W ) (Canada)*1
• CRUIS E LIGHT(1. 4 W)*2
• IMMOBILIZE R INDICATO R
LIGH T (1. 4 W)*1
• VS A SYSTE M INDICATO R
LIGH T (1. 4 W)*2
AB S INDICATO R
LIGH T (1. 4 W )
SEA T BEL T REMINDE R
LIGH T (1. 4 W ) LEF
T TUR N SIGNA L INDICATO R
LIGH T (1. 7 W )
GAUG E LIGHT S
(3.0 W x 4)
MALFUNCTIO N INDICATO R LAM P(MIL) (1.4 W)
LO W ENGIN E OI L PRESSUR EINDICATOR LIGH T (1. 4 W )
MAINTENANC E REMINDE R LIGH T (1. 4 W )
CHARGIN G SYSTE M LIGH T (1. 4 W )
IMMOBILIZE R INDICATO R LIGH T (1. 4 W)*2
• DR L INDICATO R LIGH T (1. 4 W ) (Canada)*2
• LIGHTS-O N INDICATO R LIGH T (1. 4 W)*2BRAK E SYSTE MLIGHT (1. 4 W )
A/
T GEA R POSITIO N INDICATO R
LIGHT S (1. 4 W x 7) LO
W FUE L
INDICATO R LIGH T ( 2 W )
TC
S INDICATO R
LIGH T (1. 4 W)*
1
GAUG E LIGH T(3.0 W )
HIG H BEA M INDICATO R LIGH T (1. 4 W )
• CRUIS E CONTRO L INDICATO R (1. 4 W)*1
• VS A ACTIVATIO N INDICATO R
LIGH T (1. 4 W)*2
*1 : '9 6 - 9 9 model s*2:'00 - 0 1 model s
MAINTENANC E REMINDE R LIGH T
Blinking Pattern :
Miles (km ) Maintenance Reminde r Ligh t
O to abou t 6,00 0 (9,600 )
Does no t com e on .
Abou t 6,00 0 (9,600 ) t o 7,50 0 (12,000 )Blink s fo r 1 0 second s whe n th e ignitio n switc h is O N (II) .
Come s o n fo r 1 0 second s whe n th e ignitio n switc h is O N (II) .Afte r 7,50 0 (12,000 )
I f th e ligh t doe s no t blin k o r doe s no t com e on , chec k th e bul b an d th e speedomete r operation . I f th e bul b an d th e
speedomete r ar e OK , th e gaug e interna l circuit s mus t b e faulty .
How to Reset :
Push th e selec t switc h an d th e rese t switc h a t th e sam e time , an d hol d the m mor e tha n 1 0 second s wit h th e ignitio n switc h
ON (II) .
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