1995 ACURA TL Service Repair Manual

Emission Group Identification

(1998 model)

Example:

VACUUM HOSE ROUTING DIAGRAM

50ST (50 States):

THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA AND STATE OF

CALIFORNIA REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 1998

MODEL YEAR NEW MOTOR VEHICLES.

49ST (49 States/Federal):

THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA REGULATIONS

APPLICABLE TO 1998 MODEL YEAR NEW MOTOR VEHI-

CLES.

CAL (California):

THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA AND STATE OF

CALIFORNIA REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 1998

MODEL YEAR NEW PASSENGER CARS PROVIDED

THAT THIS VEHICLE IS ONLY INTRODUCED INTO COM-

MERCE FOR SALE IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
Engine and Evaporative Families

Engine Family:

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Lift and Support Points

FRONT SUPPORT POINT

REAR SUPPORT POINT
LIFT BLOCKS
Lift and Safety Stands

1. Place the lift blocks as shown.

2. Raise the hoist a few inches (centimeters), and rock the vehicle to be sure it is firmly supported.

3. Raise the hoist to full height, and inspect the lift points for solid support.

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Floor Jack

1. Set the parking brake, and block the wheels that are

not being lifted.

2. When lifting the rear of the vehicle, put the shift

lever in position.

3. Raise the vehicle high enough to insert the safety

stands.

4. Adjust and place the safety stands so the vehicle

will be approximately level, then lower the vehicle

onto them.
Always use safety stands when working on or under

any vehicle that is supported by only a jack.

Never attempt to use a bumper jack for lifting or

supporting the vehicle.

Front

Center the jack

bracket in the middle

of the jack lift platform.
JACK LIFT PLATFORM

Rear

Center the jack

bracket in the middle

of the jack lift platform.

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Towing

If the vehicle needs to be towed, call a professional tow-

ing service. Never tow the vehicle behind another vehi-

cle with just a rope or chain. It is very dangerous.

Emergency Towing

There are three popular methods of towing a vehicle:

Flat-bed Equipment — The operator loads the vehicle on

the back of a truck. This is the best way of transporting the

vehicle.

Wheel Lift Equipment — The tow truck uses two pivoting

arms that go under the tires (front or rear) and lifts them

off the ground. The other two wheels remain on the

ground.

Sling-type Equipment — The tow truck uses metal cables

with hooks on the ends. These hooks go around parts of

the frame or suspension and the cables lift that end of

the vehicle off the ground. The vehicle's suspension and

body can be seriously damaged if this method of towing

is attempted.

If the vehicle cannot be transported by flat-bed, it should

be towed with the front wheels off the ground. If due to

damage, the vehicle must be towed with the front

wheels on the ground, do the following:

Release the parking brake.

Start the engine.

Shift to position, then position.

Turn off the engine.

CAUTION:

Improper towing preparation will damage the trans-

mission. Follow the above procedure exactly. If you

cannot shift the transmission or start the engine, the

vehicle must be transported on a flat-bed.

It is best to tow the vehicle no farther than 50 miles

(80 km), and keep the speed below 35 mph (55 km/h).

Trying to lift or tow the vehicle by the bumpers will

cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed

to support the vehicle's weight.
Front:

TOWING HOOKS and

TIE DOWN BRACKETS

Rear:

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Standards an d Servic e Limit s
Cylinde r Head/Valv e Trai n — Sectio n 6
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Engine Lubricatio n — Sectio n 8
Engin
e Bloc k — Sectio n 7
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Standards an d Servic e Limit s
Coolin g — Sectio n 1 0
Fue l an d Emission s — Sectio n 1 1
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Automatic Transmissio n — Sectio n 1 4
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