hood open ACURA TL 1995 Service Repair Manual

Lubrication Points

For the details of lubrication points and types of lubricants to be applied, refer to the illustrated index and various work

procedures (such as Assembly/Reassembly, Replacement, Overhaul, Installation, etc.) contained in each section.

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LUBRICATION POINTS

Engine

Transmission

Brake Line (Includes Anti-lock brake line)

Power steering gearbox

Steering boots

Throttle cable end

Steering ball joints

Shift lever (Automatic transmission)

Pedal linkage

Intermediate shaft

Brake master cylinder pushrod

Fuel
fill
lid

Trunk hinges

Door hinges upper and lower

Door opening detents

Hood hinges and hood latch

Brake pipe joint (Front and rear wheel house)

Caliper Piston seal, Dust seal,

Caliper pin, Piston

Power steering system

Differential

A/C compressor
LUBRICANT

API Service Grade: Use SH "Energy Conserving II" or SJ

"Energy Conserving" grade oil.

The oil container may also display the API Certification

mark shown below. Make sure it says "For Gasoline

Engines."

SAE Viscosity: See chart below.

Genuine Honda Premium Formula Automatic

Transmission Fluid (ATF)*1

Genuine Honda DOT3 Brake Fluid*2

Steering grease P/N 08733 - B070E

Multi-purpose grease

Honda White Lithium Grease

Rust preventives

Silicone grease

Genuine Honda Power Steering Fluid-V or S*3

Hypoid gear Oil API service GL4 or GL5

Viscosity:

at above -18°C (0°F): SAE 90

at less than -18°C (0°F): SAE 80 W-90

Compressor oil:

DENSO: ND-OIL8 (P/N 38897 - PR7 - A01 AH or 38899 -

PR7-A01)

(For Refrigerant: HFC-134a (R-134a))

API SERVICE LABEL
API CERTIFICATION MARK
Recommended Engine Oil

Engine oil viscosity for ambient temperature ranges

NOTE: The following information as marked *1, *2 and *3 on above chart details for 1997 model:

*1: Always use Genuine Honda Premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Using a non-Honda ATF can affect

shift quality.

*2: Always use Genuine Honda DOT3 Brake Fluid. Using a non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease the

life of the system.

*3: Always use Genuine Honda Power Steering Fluid-V or S. Using any other type of power steering fluid or automatic

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Front Bumper

Replacement

CAUTION: Wear gloves to remove and install the front

bumper.

NOTE:

An assistant is helpful when removing the front

bumper.

Take care not to scratch the front bumper and body.

Open the hood.

1. Remove the bolts and screw from each side.

FRONT BUMPER

INNER FENDER

2. Remove the clips. Remove the front bumper, then

disconnect the connectors.

FRONT SIDE

MARKER LIGHT

CONNECTOR

FRONT SIDE

MARKER LIGHT

CONNECTOR
B

FRONT TURN

SIGNAL LIGHT

CONNECTOR
FRONT TURN

SIGNAL LIGHT

CONNECTORS
3. Remove the absorber and front bumper lower spoiler

from the front bumper.

FRONT BUMPER

ABSORBER

FRONT BUMPER

LOWER SPOILER

4. Remove the front bulkhead cover.

NOTE: After pulling the inner clips out, remove the

front bulkhead cover with the clips.

FRONT BULKHEAD

COVER

CLIP

FRONT BULKHEAD

COVER
FRONT BUMPER
INNER

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Hood

Replacement

NOTE:

An assistant is helpful when removing the hood.

Take care not to damage the hood and body.

When removing the clips, use a clip remover.

Open the hood.

1. If necessary, remove the hood edge protector, hood

seal and hood insulator.

HOOD SEAL

RIGHT HOOD EDGE

PROTECTOR
LEFT HOOD EDGE

PROTECTOR

HOOD

INSULATOR

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Hood
Replacemen t (cont'd )
2. Disconnec t th e washe r tub e a t th e L-joint , an d detac h
th e cli p fro m th e hoo d hinge .
3 . Remov e th e suppor t stru t an d bolt s o n eac h sid e
whil e holdin g th e hood , the n remov e th e hood .
NOTE : I f necessary , remov e th e suppor t strut .
SUPPOR T
STRU T
SUPPOR T
STRU T
SUPPORT
STRU T
WASHE RTUBE
L-JOIN THOOD
HING E
8 x 1.2 5 mm22 N- m (2. 2 kgf-m ,
1 6 Ibf-ft )
4. Installatio n i s th e revers e o f th e remova l procedure .
NOTE:
If necessary , replac e an y damage d clips .
Mak e sur e th e hoo d open s properl y an d lock s
securely .
Adjust th e hoo d alignment .
Adjus t th e ai m o f th e windshiel d washe r nozzle s
(se e pag e 20-14 ).
CLI P
HOO D
WASHE
R
TUB E HOO
D
6 x 1. 0 m m9.8 N- m (1. 0 kgf-m ,
7. 2 Ibf-ft )6 x 1. 0 m m9.8 N- m (1. 0 kgf-m ,
7. 2 Ibf-ft )
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Front Grill eHood Opene r Cabl e
Replacemen t
NOTE: Tak e car e no t t o scratc h th e hood .
1 . Ope n th e hood , the n remov e th e nuts .
2 . Detac h th e clips , the n remov e th e fron t grille .
FRON TGRILL E
HOOD
HOO D
FRONT GRILL E
3. I f necessary , disassembl e th e fron t grille .
4 . Installatio n is th e revers e o f th e remova l procedure .
NOTE : I f necessary , replac e an y damage d clips .
Replacemen t
NOTE:
When removin g th e clips , us e a cli p remover .
Tak e car e no t t o ben d th e hoo d opene r cable .
Ope n th e hood , an d remov e th e fron t bulkhea d cove r
(se e pag e 20-6 ).
Remov e th e inne r fender .
HOOD OPENE RCABLE
GROMME T
HOOD OPENE R
CABLE
HOOD RELEAS E
HANDL E
HOOD LATC H
Installatio n is th e revers e o f th e remova l procedure .
NOTE:
Make sur e th e hoo d opene r cabl e i s route d an d
connecte d properly .
Mak e sur e th e hoo d open s properly .
WASHER TUB E
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Washer Reservoir

Replacement

CAUTION: Wear gloves to remove and install the washer

reservoir.

'96 model:

1. Open the hood.

2. Remove the bolt, then pull out the washer filler.

3. Pull away the inner fender as necessary.

4. Disconnect the washer tube and windshield washer

motor connector.

5. Remove the bolt, then remove the washer reservoir.

6. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.

NOTE:

• Make sure the windshield washer motor connec-

tor and washer tube are connected properly.

• Check the windshield washer motor operation.

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Washer Reservoir

Replacement (cont'd)

CAUTION: Wear gloves to remove and install the washer

reservoir.

'97 - 98 models:

1. Open the hood.

2. Remove the bolt, then pull out the washer filler.

6 x 1.0 mm

9.8 N-m (1.0 kgf-m,

7.2 Ibf-ft)

WASHER

FILLER

WASHER

RESERVOIR

WASHER

TUBE

WINDSHIELD

WASHER MOTOR

HOOK

3. Pull away the inner fender as necessary.

4. Disconnect the washer tube and windshield washer

motor connector.

5. Remove the bolt, then remove the washer reservoir

by sliding it forward.

6. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.

NOTE:

Make sure the windshield washer motor connec-

tor and washer tube are connected properly.

Check the windshield washer motor operation.
CONNECTOR
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Washer Tube

Replacement

RIGHT HOOD

SEAL COVER

Remove as necessary.
HOOD

LEFT HOOD

SEAL COVER

3. Detach the clips, and remove both windshield washer

nozzles. Disconnect the washer tube at the L-joint,

then remove the washer tube from the hood.

WINDSHIELD

WASHER

NOZZLE

WASHER

TUBE

HOOD

HINGE

WASHER

TUBE

L-JOINT

To washer

motor.
CLIP
'96 model:

1. Open the hood.

2. Remove the left hood seal cover from the hood.

NOTE: After pulling the inner clips out, remove the

hood seal cover with the clips.

HOOD SEAL

COVER
INNER

CLIP
WASHER

TUBE

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4. Remove the inner fender.

5. Disconnect the washer tube from the washer motor.

Detach the washer tube from the clip, then remove

the washer tube.

. HOOD OPENER

CABLE

WASHER TUBE

To windshield

washer nozzle.

WASHER

RESERVOIR

WINDSHIELD

WASHER MOTOR
WIRE

HARNESS

6. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.

NOTE:

Take care not to pinch the washer tube.

If necessary, replace any damaged clips.

After installing, adjust the aim of the windshield

washer nozzles.
'97 - 98 models:

Remove the left inner fender.

HOOD OPENER

CABLE

WASHER

RESERVOIR

WINDSHIELD

WASHER TUBE

Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.

NOTE:

Take care not to pinch the washer tube.

If necessary, replace any damaged clips.
WASHER

TUBE
WASHER

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Troubleshooting

Radiator Fan Control Module Input Tests

NOTE: Perform the following tests with the radiator fan control module 8P connector connected, the ignition switch ON (II),

and the A/C switch OFF. If you find the cause of a problem, correct it before you continue.

RADIATOR FAN CONTROL MODULE 8P CONNECTOR

WIRE SIDE OF FEMALE TERMINALS

Terminal

No.

4

6

7

2

3

1

8

5
Wire

color

BLK

WHT/GRN

BLK/YEL

BLK/YEL

YEL/WHT

YEL

LT

GRN/YEL

ORN
Test condition

Check for voltage to body

ground.

Check for battery voltage:

Check for battery voltage:

Ignition switch - ON (II)

Check for battery voltage:

Ignition switch - ON (II)

Check for battery voltage:

Ignition switch - ON (II)

Check for battery voltage:

Ignition switch - ON (II)

Connect to body ground:

Ignition switch - ON (II)

Check for voltage.
Desired results

There should be less

than one volt.

There should be battery

voltage.

Condenser fan and radia-

tor fan should come on.

Approx. 11 V (engine oil

temperature below 198°F

[92°C])
Corrective action if desired results are

not obtained

Repair open to body ground.

Check No. 56 (10 A) fuse in the under-

hood fuse/relay box; if OK, repair open

in the WHT/GRN wire.

Check No. 4* fuse in the under-dash

fuse/relay box; if OK, repair open in the

BLK/YEL wire.

Check No. 7 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-

dash fuse/relay box; if OK, repair open in

the BLK/YEL wire.

Replace the radiator fan control module.

Before you connect the new radiator fan

control module, disconnect both fan

relays. Check for continuity between the

YEL/WHT (or YEL) wire and ground, using

the 20 scale on your ohmmeter. There

should be no continuity. If there is conti-

nuity, the new radiator fan control mod-

ule will be damaged when you connect it.

Check for an open in the LT GRN/YEL

wire between the radiator fan control

module and the condenser fan relay or

the radiator fan relay. If OK, check for an

open in the YEL/WHT wire between the

radiator fan control module and the radi-

ator fan relay, or the YEL wire between

the radiator fan control module and the

condenser fan relay. If OK, test the con-

denser fan relay or the radiator fan relay.

Faulty engine oil temperature switch,

short to body ground, or faulty radiator

fan control module.

*No. 4 (15 A):'96 model

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