1995 ACURA TL ABS

Before connecting a new fuel tube/quick-connect fitting

assembly, remove the old retainer from the mating pipe.

With the

tabs pulled

apart, pull

the retainer

off

New FUEL TUBE/

QUICK-CONNECT

FITTING ASSEMBLY

3. Align the quick-connect fittings with the pipe, and

align the retainer locking pawls with the connector

grooves. Then press the quick-connect fittings onto

the pipe until both retainer pawls lock with a click-

ing sound.

NOTE: If it is hard to connect, put a small amount of

new engine oil on the pipe end.

Connection with new retainer:

CONNECTOR

RETAINER

PIPE

CONNECTOR

RETAINER

PIPE
4. Make sure the connection is secure and the pawls

are firmly locked into place; check visually and by

pulling the connector.

Pull apart.

CONNECTOR

RETAINER

PIPE

Reconnect the battery negative cable, and turn the

ignition switch ON (II) the fuel pump will run for about

two seconds, and fuel pressure will rise. Repeat two

or three times, and check that there is no leakage in

the fuel supply system.

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Troubleshooting Procedure s
(cont'd)
SRS component s ar e locate d in thi s area . Revie w th e SR S
componen t locations , precautions , an d procedure s in th e
SR S (sectio n 24 ) befor e performin g repair s o r service .
1. Remov e th e glov e bo x fro m th e dashboard .
CLIP
GLOV E BO X
5. 0 m m BOLT S
2.Remov e th e AB S contro l uni t mountin g bolts , an d
tur n th e AB S contro l uni t over . Disconnec t th e radi -
ato r fa n time r contro l uni t connecter .
NOTE: D o no t disconnec t th e connector s fro m th e
AB S contro l unit .
ABS CONTRO LUNIT
RADIATO R FA N
CONTRO L
MODULE CONNECTO R
6 x 1. 0 m m9.8 N- m (1. 0 kgf-m ,
7. 2 Ibf-ft )
3. Remov e th e contro l uni t bracket , the n remov e th e
TCM .
6 x 1. 0 m m9.8 N- m (1. 0 kgf-m , 7. 2 Ibf-ft )
WIR E HARNES S
CONNECTO R
STUD BOL T
CONTRO L UNI TBRACKE T
TCMFLANG ENUT9.8 N- m (1. 0 kgf-m ,
7. 2 Ibf-ft )
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Transmission Contro l Modul e (TCM )
Replacemen t
SRS component s ar e locate d in thi s area . Revie w th e SR S
componen t locations , precautions , an d procedure s i n th e
SR S (sectio n 24 ) befor e performin g repair s o r service .
1 . Remov e th e glov e bo x fro m th e dashboard .
CLIP
GLOV E BO X
2.
5. 0 m m BOLT S
Remov e th e AB S contro l uni t mountin g bolts , an d
tur n th e AB S contro l uni t over . Disconnec t th e radi -
ato r fa n time r contro l uni t connector .
NOTE : D o no t disconnec t th e connector s fro m th e
AB S contro l unit .
ABS CONTRO LUNIT
RADIATO R FA N
TIME R CONTRO L
UNIT CONNECTO R
6 x 1. 0 m m9.8 N- m(1.0 kgf-m , 7. 2 Ibf-ft )
3. Remov e th e contro l uni t bracket , the n remov e th e
TCM . Disconnec t th e connector s an d replac e th e
TCM .
6 x 1. 0 m m9.8 N- m (1. 0 kgf-m , 7. 2 Ibf-ft )
WIR E HARNES S
CONNECTO R
STUD BOL TFLANG E NU T
9. 8 N- m (1. 0 kgf-m ,
7. 2 Ibf-ft )
CONTRO L UNI TBRACKE T
TCM
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Inspection
Check th e steerin g colum n bal l bearin g an d th e steer -
in g join t bearing s fo r pla y an d prope r movement . I f
ther e is nois e o r i f ther e is excessiv e play , replac e th e
steerin g colum n a s a n assembly .
Chec k th e retainin g colla r fo r damage . I f i t i s dam -
aged , replac e th e retainin g collar .
Chec k th e absorbin g plates , absorbin g plat e guide s
an d slidin g capsule s fo r distortio n an d breakage .
Replac e th e steerin g colum n a s a n assembl y i f the y
ar e distorte d o r broken .
ABSORBIN G PLAT E
RETAININ G COLLA R
STEERIN G JOIN TBEARING S
SLIDING CAPSUL E
Thi s par t i s attache d
t o th e colum n bracke t
with th e plasti c injections .
COLUMN BAL L BEARIN G
IGNITIO N SWITC H
se e sectio n 23 .
1. Mov e th e til t leve r fro m th e loos e positio n t o loc k
positio n 3 to 5 times ; the n measur e th e til t leve r
preloa d 1 0 m m (0. 4 in ) fro m th e en d o f th e til t lever .
Preload : 7 0 - 9 0 N (7 - 9 kgf , 15-2 0 Ibf )
2. I f th e measuremen t i s ou t o f th e specification ,
adjus t th e preloa d usin g th e followin g procedures .
a . Loose n th e til t lever , an d se t th e steerin g colum n
i n th e neutra l position .
b . Remov e th e 6 m m loc k bol t an d remov e th e stop .
c . Adjus t th e preloa d b y turnin g th e til t loc k bol t lef t
o r right .
d. Pul l u p th e til t leve r t o th e uppermos t positio n
and instal l th e stop . Chec k th e preloa d again . I f
th e measuremen t i s stil l ou t o f specification ,
repeat th e abov e procedure s (a ) throug h (c ) t o
adjust .
CAUTION : B e carefu l no t t o loose n th e til t leve r
whe n installin g th e sto p o r tightenin g th e 6 m m
loc k bolt .
SPRIN G SCAL E
(Commerciall y available )
TIL T LOC K BOL T
Tighte n th e loc k bol t wit hthe til t leve r raised .
STOP 6
m m LOC K BOL T
9. 8 N- m (1. 0 kgf-m , 7 Ibf-ft )
PLASTI
C
INJECTION S
ABSORBIN G PLAT EGUIDE
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Steering Gearbo x
Reassembl y (cont'd )
75. Instal l th e ne w boo t band s o n th e boot , an d ben d
bot h set s o f lockin g tabs .
76 . Lightl y ta p o n th e doubled-ove r portion s t o reduc e
thei r height .
CAUTION : Stak e th e ban d lockin g tab s firmly .
LOCKIN G TAB S
BOO T BAN D
Replace .
77. Slid e th e rac k righ t an d lef t t o b e certai n tha t th e
boot s ar e no t deforme d o r twisted .
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Brake Hoses/Lines

Inspection ('95, '96 models)

1. Inspect the brake hoses for damage, deterioration, leaks, interference and twisting.

2. Check the brake lines for damage, rusting and leakage. Also check for bent brake lines.

3. Check for leaks at hose and line joints and connections, and retighten if necessary.

4. Check the master cylinder and ABS modulator unit for damage and leakage.

CAUTION: Replace the brake hose clip whenever the brake hose is serviced.

MASTER CYLINDER-to-BRAKE LINE

19 N-m (1.9 kgf-m, 14 Ibf-ft)

BRAKE LINE-to-MODULATOR UNIT

19 N-m (1.9 kgf-m, 14 Ibf-ft)

BLEED SCREW

9 N-m (0.9 kgf-m, 6.5 Ibf-ft)

BRAKE HOSE-to-CALIPER

(BANJO BOLT)

34 N-m (3.5 kgf-m, 25 Ibf-ft)
BRAKE HOSE-to-CALIPER

(BANJO BOLT)

34 N-m (3.5 kgf-m, 25 Ibf-ft)

BLEED SCREW

9 N-m (0.9 kgf-m, 6.5 Ibf-ft)

BRAKE LINE-to-BRAKE HOSE

15 N-m (1.5 kgf-m, 11 Ibf-ft)

BRAKE LINE-to-4-WAY JOINT

19 N-m (1.9 kgf-m, 14 Ibf-ft)

BRAKE LINE-to-BRAKE HOSE

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Brake Hoses/Lines

Inspection ('97 - '98 models)

1. Inspect the brake hoses for damage, deterioration, leaks, interference and twisting.

2. Check the brake lines for damage, rusting and leakage. Also check for bent brake lines.

3. Check for leaks at hose and line joints and connections, and retighten if necessary.

4. Check the master cylinder and ABS modulator unit for damage and leakage.

CAUTION: Replace the brake hose clip whenever the brake hose is serviced.

MASTER CYLINDER-to-BRAKE LINE

19 N-m (1.9 kgf-m, 14 Ibf-ft)

ABS MODULATOR UNIT-to-BRAKE LINE

19 N-m (1.9 kgf-m, 14 Ibf-ft)
BRAKE HOSE-to-CALIPER

(BANJO BOLT)

34 N-m (3.5 kgf-m, 25 Ibf-ft)

BLEED SCREW

9 N-m (0.9 kgf-m, 6.5 Ibf-ft)

BRAKE LINE-to-BRAKE HOSE

15 N-m (1.5 kgf-m, 11 Ibf-ft)

BRAKE LINE-to-4-WAY JOINT

19 N-m (1.9 kgf-m, 14 Ibf-ft)

BRAKE HOSE-to-CALIPER

(BANJO BOLT)

34 N-m (3.5 kgf-m, 25 Ibf-ft)

BLEED SCREW

9 N-m (0.9 kgf-m, 6.5 Ibf-ft)
BRAKE LINE-to-BRAKE HOSE

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Illustrated Inde x
The accumulato r contain s high-pressur e nitroge n gas ; d o no t puncture , expos e to flame , o r attemp t t o dis -
assembl e th e accumulato r o r i t ma y explode ; sever e persona l injur y ma y result .
MODULATO R UNI T
AB S Functio n Test , pag e 19-11 2
Modulato r Functio n Check , pag e 19-11 4
Relievin g Syste m Pressure , pag e 19-11 5
Brak e Flui d Replacement , pag e 19-11 5
Removal/Installation , pag e 19-11 7
Wir e Harnes s Replacement , pag e 19-11 9
Pum p Moto r Replacement , pag e 19-11 9
Accumulato r Replacemen t an d Disposal , pag e 19-12 0
Reservoi r Replacement , pag e 19-12 0FAIL-SAF E RELAY SInspection , pag e 19-12 2
AB S CONTRO L UNI T
Replacement , pag e 19-12 1
REAR WHEE L SENSO RInspection , pag e 19-12 2
Replacement , pag e 19-12 3
ABS MOTO R RELA YInspection , pag e 19-12 2
FRON T WHEE L SENSO RInspection , pag e 19-12 2Replacement , pag e 19-12 3
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