1995 ACURA TL radiator cap

Engine Removal/Installatio n
Removal (cont'd )
30. Remov e th e radiato r cap .
Us e car e whe n removin g th e radiato r
ca p to avoi d scaldin g b y ho t coolan t o r steam .
31 . Rais e th e hois t t o ful l height .
32 . Remov e th e fron t tires/wheel s an d splas h shield .
SPLAS H
SHIEL D
6 x 1. 0 m m9.8 N- m (1. 0 kgf-m , 7. 2 Ibf-ft )33. Drai n th e engin e coolan t (se e pag e 10-5 ).
• Loose n th e drai n plu g i n th e radiator .
34 . Drai n th e automati c transmissio n flui d (ATF) . Reinstal l
th e drai n plu g usin g a ne w washe r (se e sectio n 14 ).
35 . Drai n th e differentia l oil . Reinstal l th e drai n plu g
usin g a ne w washe r (se e sectio n 15 ).
36 . Drai n th e engin e oil . Reinstal l th e drai n bol t usin g a
ne w washe r (se e pag e 8-4 ).
37 . Remov e th e dampe r fork s (se e sectio n 18 ).
38 . Disconnec t th e suspensio n lowe r ar m bal l joint s wit h
th e specia l tool . Refe r t o sectio n 1 8 fo r th e prope r
procedure .
BALL JOIN T
REMOVER , 3 2 m m
07MA C - SL0010 0
CASTLE NU T14 x 2. 0 m m69 - 7 8 N- m(7. 0 - 8. 0 kgf-m ,
5 1 - 5 8 Ibf-ft ) COTTE
R PI N
Replace .
39. Remov e th e driveshaft s (se e sectio n 16 ).
NOTE : Coa t al l precisio n finishe d surface s wit h clea n
engin e oil . Ti e plasti c bag s ove r th e driveshaf t ends .
PLASTI CBAG
DRIVESHAF T
40. Disconnec t th e compresso r clutc h connector , the n
remov e th e A/ C compressor .
NOTE : D o no t disconnec t th e A/ C hoses .
COMPRESSO R CLUTC H
CONNECTO R
A/ C COMPRESSO R
8 x 1.2 5 mm22 N- m (2. 2 kgf-m ,
1 6 Ibf-ft )
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Radiator
Illustrate d Inde x
Syste m is unde r hig h pressur e whe n th e
engin e i s hot . T o avoi d dange r o f releasin g scaldin g
coolant , remov e th e ca p onl y whe n th e engin e is cool .
Tota l Coolin g Syste m Capacit y (Includin g heate r an d
reservoir )
7.7 (8. 1 US qt , 6. 8 Im p qt )
Reservoi r capacity : 0.6 5 (0.6 9 U S qt , 0.5 7 Im p qt ) CAUTION
: Whe n pourin g engin e coolant , b e sur e t o
shu t th e rela y bo x li d an d no t t o spil l coolan t o n th e elec -
trica l part s o r th e painte d portion . I f an y coolan t spills ,
rins e it of f immediately .
NOTE:
• Chec k al l coolin g syste m hose s fo r damage , leak s o r
deterioratio n an d replac e if necessary .
• Chec k al l hos e clamp s an d retighte n if necessary .
• Us e ne w O-ring s whe n reassembling .
RADIATOR CA PPressur e testing , pag e 10- 6RADIATO REngine coolan t
Refillin g an d bleeding , pag e 10- 5
Leak test , pag e 10- 6Inspec t soldere d joint s an dseam s fo r leaks .Blow ou t dir t fro m betwee ncore fin s wit h compresse d air .If insects , etc. , ar e cloggin gradiator , was h the m of f wit hlow-pressur e water .
AUTOMATI C TRANSMISSIO NFLUID (ATF ) COOLE R HOSE SRefer t o sectio n 1 4 whe ninstalling .
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Radiator
5. Remov e th e fa n shrou d assemblie s an d othe r part s
from th e radiator .
Install th e radiato r i n th e revers e orde r o f removal :
NOTE:
Set th e uppe r an d lowe r cushion s securely .
Fil l th e radiato r wit h engin e coolan t an d blee d th e air .
VACUU MTANK
6 x 1. 0 m m8 N- m (0. 8 kgf-m ,6 Ibf-ft )
CONDENSO RFAN SHROU D
6 x 1. 0 m m7 N- m (0. 7 kgf-m ,
5 Ibf-ft )
FAN MOTO RCONNECTO R
RADIATO R FA N
SHROU D
ATF COOLE R
HOSE S
Refe r t o sectio n 1 4
whe n installing .
UPPER RADIATO R
HOS E RADIATO
RCAP6 x 1. 0 m m9.8 N- m (1. 0 kgf-m ,
7. 2 Ibf-ft )
UPPE R BRACKE T
AND CUSHIO N
RADIATO R
LOWE R
CUSHIO N
O-RINGReplace .
ECT SWITC H24 N- m (2. 4 kgf-m ,17 Ibf-ft )
LOWE R RADIATO R
HOS E
FA N MOTO R
CONNECTO R
ECT SWITC HCONNECTO R
DRAINPLUG
O-RIN GReplace .
Replacemen t
1. Drai n th e engin e coolant .
2 . Remov e th e uppe r an d lowe r radiato r hoses , an d
AT F coole r hoses .
3 . Disconnec t th e fa n moto r connector s an d EC T
switc h connector .
4 . Remov e th e radiato r uppe r brackets , the n pul l u p
th e radiator .
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Radiator

Cap Testing

1. Remove the radiator cap, wet its seal with engine

coolant, then install it on the pressure tester.

2. Apply a pressure of 93-123 kPa (0.95-1.25 kgf/cm2,

14- 18
psi).

3. Check for a drop in pressure.

4. If the pressure drops, replace the cap.

RADIATOR PRESSURE TESTER

(Commercially available)
Testing

RADIATOR

CAP

SMALL ADAPTOR

(for 32 mm neck, low profile)
1. Wait until the engine is cool, then carefully remove

the
radiator
cap and
fill
the
radiator
with
engine

coolant to the top of the filler neck.

2. Attach the pressure tester to the radiator and apply

a pressure of 93-123 kPa (0.95 - 1.25 kgf/cm2, 14 -

18
psi).

3. Inspect for engine coolant leaks and a drop in pres-

sure.

4. Remove the tester and reinstall the radiator cap.

NOTE: Check for engine oil in the coolant and/or

coolant in the engine oil.

SMALL ADAPTOR

(for 32 mm neck, low profile)

RADIATOR PRESSURE

TESTER

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Fluid Level

Checking/Changing

Checking

NOTE: Check the fluid level with the engine at normal

operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on).

1. Park the vehicle on level ground. Turn off the

engine.

2. Remove the dipstick (yellow loop) from the trans-

mission, and wipe it with a clean cloth.

DIPSTICK (YELLOW LOOP)

DIPSTICK

GUIDE

3. Insert the dipstick into the transmission. Make sure

the notch in the rubber cap fits in the dipstick guide,

and push the dipstick in all the way.

4. Remove the dipstick and check the fluid level. It

should be between the upper and lower marks.

UPPER MARK

LOWER MARK

5. If the level is below the lower mark, pour the recom-

mended fluid* into the dipstick tube to bring it to

the upper mark.

6. Insert the dipstick back in the transmission. Make

sure the notch fits in the dipstick guide, and the dip-

stick is down all the way.
Changing

Bring the transmission up to normal operating tem-

perature (the radiator fan comes on) by driving the

vehicle. Park the vehicle on level ground, turn the

engine off, and remove drain plug.

NOTE: If a cooler flusher is to be used, see flushing

procedure in the '95 - '98 Acura 2.5TL Service

Manual, 61SW504.

SEALING WASHER

Replace.

DRAIN PLUG

18x1.5 mm

49 N-m (5.0 kgf-m, 36 Ibf-ft)

ATF PAN

2. Reinstall the drain plug with a new washer, then

refill the transmission with the recommended fluid*

to the upper mark on the dipstick.

Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity:

'96 Model:

3.3 ( (3.5 US qt, 2.9 Imp. qt.) at change

8.7 £ (9.2 US qt., 7.7 Imp. qt.) after overhaul

'97 - '98 Models:

3.0 i (3.2 US qt., 2.6 Imp. qt.) at change

8.6 £ (9.1 US qt., 7.6 Imp. qt.) after overhaul

Recommended Automatic Transmission Fluid:

Genuine Honda Premium Formula Automatic

Transmission Fluid (ATF)*

* Always use Genuine Honda Premium Fomula

Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Using a non-

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Radiator
Illustrate d Inde x
Syste m is unde r hig h pressur e whe n th e
engin e i s hot . T o avoi d dange r o f releasin g scaldin g
coolant , remov e ca p onl y whe n th e engin e i s cool .
Total Coolin g Syste m Capacit y (Includin g heate r an d
reservoir )
7.0 (7. 4 US qt , 6. 2 Im p qt )
Reservoi r capacity : 0. 7 (0. 7 U S qt , 0. 6 Im p qt )
RADIATO REngine coolan t
Refillin g an d bleeding , pag e 10- 5
Lea k test , pag e 10- 6
Inspec t soldere d joint s an d
seam s fo r leaks .
Blo w ou t dir t fro m betwee n
cor e fin s wit h compresse d air .
I f insects , etc. , ar e cloggin g
radiator , was h the m of f wit h
low-pressur e water .
CAUTION : Whe n pourin g engin e coolant , b e sur e t o
shu t th e rela y bo x li d an d no t t o spil l coolan t o n th e elec -
trica l part s o r th e painte d portion . I f an y coolan t spills ,
rins e i t of f immediately .
NOTE:
• Chec k al l coolin g syste m hose s fo r damage , leak s o r
deterioratio n an d replac e i f necessary .
• Chec k al l hos e clamp s an d retighte n i f necessary .
• Us e ne w O-ring s whe n reassembling .
RADIATOR CA PPressur e testing , pag e 10- 6
SELF-LOCKIN G NU TA: 4. 4 N- m (0.4 5 kgf-m ,3.3 Ibf-ft )B: 5. 4 N- m (0.5 5 kgf-m ,4.0 Ibf-ft )Replace .
6 x 1. 0 m m7 N- m (0. 7 kgf-m ,5 Ibf-ft )
COOLAN TRESERVOI R
FAN MOTO R
RADIATO R FA NSHROU D
AUTOMATI C TRANSMISSIO N
FLUI D (ATF ) COOLE R HOSE S
Refe r t o sectio n 1 4 whe n
installing .
CONDENSO RFAN SHROU D
LOWER RADIATO RHOSE
ENGIN E COOLAN TTEMPERATUR ESWITCH A
2 4 N- m (2. 4 kgf-m , 1 7 Ibf-ft )
O-RIN GReplace .6 x 1. 0 m m9.8 N- m (1. 0 kgf-m ,7.2 Ibf-ft )
A: SHOW A ALUMINU M manufacture d radiator .
B : DENS O manufacture d radiator .
O-RINGReplace .DRAINPLUG
UPPE RRADIATO RHOSE
RADIATO RFAN
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Radiator
Replacemen t
1. Drai n engin e coolant .
2 . Remov e th e uppe r an d lowe r radiato r hoses , an d
AT F coole r hoses .
3 . Disconnec t th e fa n moto r connector s an d EC T
switc h A connector .
4 . Remov e th e radiato r uppe r brackets , the n pul l u p
th e radiator . 5
. Remov e th e fa n shrou d assemblie s an d othe r part s
from th e radiator .
Install th e radiato r i n th e revers e orde r o f removal :
NOTE:
• Se t th e uppe r an d lowe r cushion s securely .
• Fil l th e radiato r wit h engin e coolan t an d blee d
the air .
6 x 1. 0 m m9.8 N- m (1. 0 kgf-m ,
7. 2 Ibf-ft )UPPE R BRACKE TAND CUSHIO N
RADIATO R
ATF COOLE R
HOS E
Refe r t o sectio n 1 4
whe n installing .
LOWERRADIATO RHOSE
RADIATO R FA N SWITC H A
2 4 N- m (2. 4 kgf-m ,
1 7 Ibf-ft )
COOLAN T
RESERVOI R
6 x 1. 0 m m7 N- m (0. 7 kgf-m ,
5 Ibf-ft )
RADIATO R FA N
SHROU D
CONDENSO R
FA N SHROU D
6 x 1. 0 m m9.8 N- m (1. 0 kgf-m , 7. 2 Ibf-ft )
LOWE RCUSHIO N
FAN MOTO R
CONNECTO R
EC T SWITC H A
CONNECTO R
O-RIN
G
Replace .
DRAIN
PLU G
O-RIN G
Replace .
UPPERRADIATO RHOSE
RADIATO RCAP
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Radiator
Cap Testin g
1. Remov e th e radiato r cap , we t it s sea l wit h engin e
coolant , the n instal l i t o n th e pressur e tester .
2 . Appl y a pressur e o f 9 3 - 12 3 kP a (0.9 5 - 1.2 5 kgf/cm
2,
14-1 8 psi) .
3. Chec k fo r a dro p in pressure .
4 . I f th e pressur e drops , replac e th e cap .
RADIATO R PRESSUR E TESTE R
(Commerciall y available )
RADIATO R
CAP
ADAPTO R
(fo r 3 2 m m neck , lo w profile )
Testing
1. Wai t unti l th e engin e i s cool , the n carefull y remov e
the radiato r ca p an d fil l th e radiato r wit h engin e
coolan t t o th e to p o f th e fille r neck .
2 . Attac h th e pressur e teste r t o th e radiato r an d appl y
a pressur e o f 93-12 3 kP a (0.9 5 - 1.2 5 kgf/cm
2, 1 4 -
18 psi) .
3. Inspec t fo r engin e coolan t leak s an d a dro p i n pres -
sure.
4. Remov e th e teste r an d reinstal l th e radiato r cap .
NOTE : Chec k fo r engin e oi l i n th e coolan t and/o r
coolan t i n th e engine oil.
RADIATO R PRESSUR ETESTER(Commerciall y available )
ADAPTO R
(for 3 2 m m neck , lo w profile )
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