2004 ACURA 3.5RL Service Repair Manual

1. General Info
Specifications
Maintenance
*Engine Electrical
Engine
Cooling
Fuel and Emissions
*Transaxle
Steering
Suspension
*Brakes (Including ABS,
TCS and VSA)
*Body
*Heating, Ventilation and
Air Conditioning
*Body Electrical
*Restraints
1996–04 3.5RL Main Menu
As sections w/ * include SRS components,
special precautions are required when servicing.

2. Troubleshooting - '96 - 98 Models
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart
24-41
24-44
24-44
24-46
24-48
24-50
24-52
24-52
24-54
24-56
24-58
24-60
24-60
24-62
24-64
24-66
24-68
24-68
24-70
24-72
24-74
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3. 24-181
24-181
24-181
24-181
24-76
24-81
24-181
If fuse No. 7 (10 A) is open or removed, and you keep the engine cranking, this may be self-diagnosed as a failure in the
SRS system, and the SRS indicator light may indicate DTC 7-2. In this case, first check the No. 7 (10 A) fuse in the under-
dash fuse/relay box. Next, erase the DTC memory (see page 24-37), and check the DTC. If DTC 7-2 doesn't reappear, the
SRS unit is normal.
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4. BackprobingSpring-loadedLock
Connectors
• When checking voltage or resistance on this type of
connector the first time, it is necessary to remove the
retainer to insert tester probes from the wire side.
NOTE: It is not necessary to reinstall the removed
retainer; the terminals will stay locked in the connec-
tor housing.
Disconnecting the Airbag
Connectors and Seat Belt
Tensioner Connectors
'96 - 98 Models
Before removing an airbag or other SRS related devices
(the SRS unit and the cable reel), disconnecting connec-
tors from SRS related devices, or removing the dash-
board or the steering column, disconnect the airbag
connectors to prevent accidental deployment.
Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the nega-
tive cable from the battery, and wait at least 3 minutes
before beginning the following procedures.
• Before disconnecting the SRS main harness 18P con-
nector (A) from the SRS unit, disconnect both airbag
2P connectors (C, D) and both seat belt tensioner 2P
connectors (F, H).
• Before disconnecting the cable reel 2P connector (B),
disconnect the driver's airbag 2P connector (C).
• Before disconnecting the left side wire harness 2P
connector (E), disconnect the driver's seat belt ten-
sioner 2P connector. (F).
• Before disconnecting the right side wire harness 2P
connector (G), disconnect the front passenger seat
belt tensioner 2P connector (H).
Refer to page 24-33 for the disconnect the connector(s).
• To remove the retainer, insert a flat tip screwdriver
between connector body and retainer, and carefully
pry out the retainer.
NOTE: Take care not to break the connector.
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5. Chassis and Paint Codes
1996 Model
Vehicle Identification Number 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-79P
KA SZ3 A3 C
Paint Code
Paint Code
Paint Code Color
G-79P
G-83P
NH-585P
NH-592P
RP-25P
YR-508M
YR-511P
Juniper Green Pearl
Eucalyptus Green Pearl
Cayman White Pearl
Flamenco Black Pearl
Black Currant Pearl
Heather Mist Metallic
Devon Slate Pearl
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6. 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.
COLORLABEL
INT. COLOR
TYPE F
EXT. COLOR
G-79P
KA SZ3 A3 C
Paint Code
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7. 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.
COLORLABEL
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-508M
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8. 1999 Model
Vehicle Identification Number TransmissionNumber
*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
PaintCode
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-524M
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9. 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
*1: U.S. model only
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11. Chassisand PaintCodes
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
ColorPaintCode
Paint Code
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12. ChassisandPaintCodes
2002 Model
Vehicle Identification Number Transmission Number
PaintCode
Engine Number
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13. Chassis and Paint Codes
2003 Model
- Vehicle Identification Number TransmissionNumber
Paint Code
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14. Chassis and Paint Codes
2004 Model
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15. Revised Component Terms
Beginning with '01 models, the following component terms have been changed to conform with the standards in SAE docu-
ment J1930. If you find a term or abbreviation in a '01 manual that is unfamiliar to you, check this list. If a term is not listed
below, it did not change.
'00 and Earlier Models '01 and LaterModels
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