1995 ACURA TL seats

Valve Seat s
Reconditionin g
1. Rene w th e valv e seat s i n th e cylinde r hea d usin g a
valv e sea t cutter .
NOTE : I f th e guide s ar e wor n (se e pag e 6-28 ), replac e
the m (se e pag e 6-30 ) befor e cuttin g th e valv e seats .
2.
3.
4 .
VALV E SEA TCUTTE R(Commerciall y available )
Carefully cu t a 45 ° seat , removin g onl y enoug h
materia l t o ensur e a smoot h an d concentri c seat .
Beve l th e uppe r edg e o f th e sea t wit h th e 30 ° cutte r
an d th e lowe r edg e o f th e sea t wit h th e 60 ° cutter .
Chec k th e widt h o f th e sea t an d adjus t accordingly .
Mak e on e mor e ver y ligh t pas s wit h th e 45 ° cutte r t o
remov e an y possibl e burr s cause d b y th e othe r cut -
ters .
Valv e Sea t Width :
Standar d (New) : Intak e 0.8 0 - 1.0 0 m m
(0.03 1 - 0.03 9 in )
Exhaus t 1.2 5 - 1.5 5 m m
(0.04 9 - 0.06 1 in )
Servic e Limit : Intak e 2. 0 m m (0.0 8 in )
Exhaus t 2. 0 m m (0.0 8 in )
SEA T WIDT H
5.
6.
7 .
8.
Afte r resurfacin g th e seat , inspec t fo r eve n valv e
seating : Appl y Prussia n Blu e compoun d t o th e valv e
face , an d inser t th e valv e i n it s origina l locatio n i n
th e head , the n lif t i t an d sna p i t close d agains t th e
sea t severa l times .
ACTUA LSEATIN GSURFAC E
VALVESEAT
PRUSSIA N BLU E COMPOUN D
The actua l valv e seatin g surface , a s show n b y th e
blu e compound , shoul d b e centere d o n th e seat .
I f i t i s to o hig h (close r t o th e valv e stem) , yo u
mus t mak e a secon d cu t wit h th e 60 ° cutte r t o
mov e i t down , the n on e mor e cu t wit h th e 45 °
cutte r t o restor e sea t width .
I f i t i s to o lo w (close r t o th e valv e edge) , yo u
mus t mak e a secon d cu t wit h th e 30 ° cutte r t o
mov e it up , the n on e mor e cu t wit h th e 45 ° cutte r
t o restor e sea t width .
NOTE : Th e fina l cu t shoul d alway s b e mad e wit h
the 45 ° cutter .
Insert th e intak e an d exhaus t valve s i n th e hea d an d
measur e th e valv e ste m installe d height .
Valv e Ste m Installe d Height :
Standar d (New) : Intak e 46.93 5 - 47.42 5 m m
(1.8478-1.867 1 in )
Exhaus t 47.88 5 - 48.37 5 m m
(1.8852-1.904 5 in )
Servic e Limit : Intak e 47.62 5 m m (1.875 0 in )
Exhaus t 48.57 5 m m (1.912 4 in )
VALV E STE MINSTALLE D HEIGH T
If valv e ste m installe d heigh t i s ove r th e servic e limit ,
replac e th e valv e an d recheck . I f i t i s stil l ove r th e ser -
vic e
limit , replac e the cylinde r head ; the valv e sea t in
th e hea d is to o deep .
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Valve Guide s
Replacemen t
1. As illustrate d below , us e a commerciall y - availabl e
air-impac t valv e guid e drive r attachmen t modifie d t o
fit th e diameter of th e valv e guides . I n mos t cases ,
th e sam e procedur e ca n b e don e usin g th e specia l
too l an d a conventiona l hammer .
VALVE GUID E DRIVE R(Commerciall y available )
VALVE GUID E DRIVER , 5. 5 m m07742-001010 0
2. Selec t th e prope r replacemen t guide s an d chil l the m
i n th e freeze r sectio n o f a refrigerato r fo r abou t a n hour .
3 . Us e a ho t plat e o r ove n t o evenl y hea t th e cylinde r
hea d t o 300° F (150°C) . Monito r th e temperatur e wit h
a cookin g thermometer .
CAUTION :
D o no t us e a torch ; i t ma y war p th e head .
D o no t ge t th e hea d hotte r tha n 300° F (150°C) ;
excessiv e hea t ma y loose n th e valv e seats .
T o avoi d burns , us e heav y glove s whe n handlin g
th e heate d cylinde r head . 4
. Workin g fro m th e camshaf t side , us e th e drive r an d a n
ai r hamme r t o driv e th e guid e abou t 2 m m (0. 1 in )
toward s th e combustio n chamber . Thi s wil l knoc k of f
som e o f th e carbo n an d mak e remova l easier .
CAUTION :
Alway s wea r safet y goggle s o r a fac e shiel d
whe n drivin g valv e guides .
Hol d th e ai r hamme r directl y i n lin e wit h th e
valv e guid e to preven t damagin g th e driver .
5 . Tur n th e hea d ove r an d driv e th e guid e ou t towar d
th e camshaf t sid e o f th e head .
VALV E GUID E DRIVER , 5. 5 m m0774 2 - 001010 0
6.
If a valv e guid e stil l won' t move , dril l i t ou t wit h a
8 m m (5/1 6 in ) bit , the n tr y again .
CAUTION : Dril l guide s onl y in extrem e cases : yo u
coul d damag e th e cylinde r hea d if th e guid e breaks .
Remov e th e ne w guide s fro m th e freezer , on e a t a
time , a s yo u nee d them .
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Valves, Valve Springs and Valve Seals

Installation Sequence

NOTE: Exhaust and intake valve seals are NOT interchangeable.

VALVE SPRING

NOTE: Place the end of the valve

spring with closely wound coils

toward the cylinder head.

INTAKE VALVE SEAL

(WHITE SPRING)

Replace.
VALVE KEEPERS

VALVE SPRING

RETAINER

EXHAUST VALVE SEAL

(BLACK SPRING)

Replace.

SPRING SEAT

NOTE: Install the valve spring seats

before installing the valve seals.

VALVE GUIDE SEAL INSTALLER

KD - 2899 or EQUIVALENT

(Commercially available)

NOTE: Use the end

of the tool with the

smallest I.D.

VALVE SEAL

Replace.ProCarManuals.com

Center Console

Replacement

CAUTION: When prying with a flat tip screwdriver, wrap

it with protective tape to prevent damage.

NOTE: Take care not to scratch the center console, front

seat and related parts.

1. Slide the front seats backward fully.

2. Remove the A/T gear position indicator trim, and

disconnect the indicator light.

3. Open the armrest, then remove the inner mat and

remove the ashtray.

4. Remove the screws, then remove the center con-

sole. Disconnect the cigarette lighter connector,

front fog light switch connector and seat heater

switch connectors.

5. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.

NOTE:

• Make sure the wire harnesses are not pinched.

• Make sure the connectors are connected properly.ProCarManuals.com

D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K: Refer to page 1-12

D: DRIVER INFORMATION (SUNVISOR)

U.S. model

CAUTION

TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY:

FOR MAXIMUM SAFETY PROTECTION IN ALL TYPES OF

CRASHES, YOU MUST ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SAFETY

BELT.

DO NOT INSTALL REARWARD FACING CHILD SEATS IN

ANY FRONT PASSENGER SEAT POSITION.

DO NOT SIT OR LEAN UNNECESSARILY CLOSE TO THE

AIRBAG.

DO NOT PLACE ANY OBJECTS OVER THE AIRBAG OR

BETWEEN THE AIRBAG AND YOURSELF.

SEE THE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR FURTHER INFORMA-

TION AND EXPLANATIONS.

THE SRS MUST BE INSPECTED TEN YEARS AFTER IT IS

INSTALLED.

THE DATE OF INSTALLATION IS SHOWN OF THE DRIV-

ER'S DOORJAMB.

Canada model

ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SEAT BELT

THIS CAR IS EQUIPPED WITH A DRIVER AIRBAG AND A

FRONT SEAT PASSENGER AIRBAG AS A SUPPLEMEN-

TAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (S.R.S.).

IT IS DESIGNED TO SUPPLEMENT THE SEAT BELT.

BEFORE DRIVING READ LABEL INSIDE THE GLOVE

BOX.
U.S. model (98 model)

WARNING

DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR.

CHILDREN AGES 12 AND UNDER CAN BE KILLED BY

THE AIRBAG.

THE BACK SEAT IS THE SAFEST PLACE FOR CHILDREN.

NEVER PUT A REAR-FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT.

SIT AS FAR BACK AS POSSIBLE FROM THE AIRBAG.

ALWAYS USE SEAT BELTS AND CHILD RESTRAINTS.

THE SRS MUST BE INSPECTED TEN YEARS AFTER IT IS

INSTALLED.

THE DATE OF INSTALLATION IS SHOWN ON THE DRIV-

ER'S DOORJAMB.ProCarManuals.com

Warning/Caution Label Locations

(cont'd)

D: DRIVER INFORMATION (SUNVISOR)

Canada model (98 model)

CAUTION

TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY:

FOR MAXIMUM SAFETY PROTECTION IN ALL TYPES OF

CRASHES, YOU MUST ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SAFETY

BELT.

DO NOT INSTALL REARWARD FACING CHILD SEATS IN

ANY FRONT PASSENGER SEAT POSITION.

DO NOT SIT OR LEAN UNNECESSARILY CLOSE TO THE

AIRBAG.

DO NOT PLACE ANY OBJECTS OVER THE AIRBAG OR

BETWEEN THE AIRBAG AND YOURSELF.

SEE THE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR FURTHER INFORMA-

TION AND EXPLANATIONS.

THE SRS MUST BE INSPECTED TEN YEARS AFTER IT IS

INSTALLED.

THE DATE OF INSTALLATION IS SHOWN OF THE DRIV-

ER'S DOORJAMB.

E: ASSISTANT INFORMATION

U.S. model

AIRBAG SEE OTHER SIDE.

U.S. model (98 model)

AIRBAG WARNING

FLIP VISOR OVER

F: STEERING COLUMN NOTICE

NOTICE

TO PREVENT SRS DAMAGE, REMOVE STEERING WHEEL

BEFORE REMOVING STEERING SHAFT CONNECTING

BOLT.

G: MONITOR NOTICE

NOTICE

• NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

• REFER TO SERVICE MANUAL FOR DETAILED INSTRUC-

TIONS.

H: SRS CONSOLE/GLOVE BOX INFORMATION

Canada model (95 - 97 model)

AIRBAG INFORMATION

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

• THE SRS MUST BE INSPECTED TEN YEARS AFTER IT IS

INSTALLED. THE DATE OF INSTALLATION IS SHOWN

ON THE CERTIFICATION PLATE, LOCATED ON THE

DRIVER'S DOORJAMB.

• DIAGNOSTIC CHECKS AND REPLACEMENT OF SRS

COMPONENTS MUST BE DONE BY AN AUTHORIZED

DEALER.

• SEE YOUR OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL SRS

INFORMATION.
I: FRONT SEAT PASSENGER AIRBAG MODULE DANGER

DANGER

EXPLOSIVE/FLAMMABLE

CONTACT WITH ACID, WATER OR HEAVY METALS SUCH

AS COPPER, LEAD OR MERCURY MAY PRODUCE HARM-

FUL AND IRRITATING GASES OR EXPLOSIVE COM-

POUNDS. STORAGE TEMPERATURES MUST NOT EXCEED

200 F (100°C). FOR PROPER HANDLING, STORAGE AND

DISPOSAL PROCEDURES REFER TO SERVICE MANUAL,

SRS SUPPLEMENT.

POISON

CONTAINS POISONOUS SODIUM AZIDE AND POTASSIUM

NITRATE.

FIRST AID

IF CONTENTS ARE SWALLOWED, INDUCE VOMITING.

FOR EYE CONTACT, FLUSH EYES WITH WATER FOR 15

MINUTES. IF GASES (FROM ACID OR WATER CONTACT)

ARE INHALED, SEEK FRESH AIR. IN EVERY CASE, GET

PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

WARNING

THE AIRBAG INFLATOR IS EXPLOSIVE AND, IF ACCIDEN-

TALLY DEPLOYED, CAN SERIOUSLY HURT OR KILL YOU.

• DO NOT USE ELECTRICAL TEST EQUIPMENT OR PROB-

ING DEVICES. THEY CAN CAUSE ACCIDENTAL DEPLOY-

MENT.

• NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. DO NOT DISASSEM-

BLE.

• PLACE AIRBAG UPRIGHT WHEN REMOVED.

• FOLLOW SERVICE MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.

J: PASSENGER AIRBAG CAUTION

U.S. model (98 model)

WARNING

CHILDREN CAN BE KILLED OR INJURED BY A PASSENGER

AIRBAG.

THE BACK SEAT IS THE SAFEST PLACE FOR CHILDREN

AGES 12 AND UNDER. MAKE SURE ALL CHILDREN USE

SEAT BELTS OR CHILD SEATS.

K: SRS WARNING (HOOD)

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

THIS VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH DRIVER AND FRONT

SEAT PASSENGER AIRBAGS.

ALL SRS ELECTRICAL WIRING AND CONNECTORS ARE

COLORED YELLOW.

TAMPERING WITH, DISCONNECTING OR USING ELECTRI-

CAL TEST EQUIPMENT ON THE SRS WIRING CAN MAKE

THE SYSTEM INOPERATIVE OR CAUSE ACCIDENTAL FIR-

ING OF THE INFLATOR.

WARNING

THE AIRBAG INFLATOR IS EXPLOSIVE AND, IF ACCIDEN-

TALLY DEPLOYED, CAN SERIOUSLY HURT YOU. FOLLOW

SERVICE MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.ProCarManuals.com

Valve Seat s
Reconditionin g
1.
2 .
3.
4 .
Rene w th e valv e seat s i n th e cylinde r hea d usin g a
valv e sea t cutter .
NOTE : I f th e guide s ar e wor n (se e pag e 6-27 ),
replac e the m (se e pag e 6-29 ) befor e cuttin g th e
valv e seats .
VALV E SEA TCUTTE R(Commerciall yavailable)
Carefully cu t a 45 ° seat , removin g onl y enoug h mate -
ria l t o ensur e a smoot h an d concentri c seat .
Beve l th e uppe r edg e o f th e sea t wit h th e 30 ° cutte r
and th e lowe r edg e o f th e sea t wit h th e 60 ° cutter .
Chec k th e widt h o f th e sea t an d adjus t accordingly .
Mak e on e mor e ver y ligh t pas s wit h th e 45 ° cutte r t o
remov e an y possibl e burr s cause d b y th e othe r cut -
ters .
Valv e Sea t Width :
Standar d (New) : 1.2 5 - 1.5 5 m m
(0.04 9 - 0.06 1 in )
Servic e Limit : 2.0 0 m m (0.07 9 in )
SEA T WIDT H
5.
6.
7 .
8.
Afte r resurfacin g th e seat , inspec t fo r eve n valv e
seating : Appl y Prussia n Blu e compoun d t o th e valv e
face , an d inser t th e valv e i n it s origina l locatio n i n
th e head , the n lif t i t an d sna p i t close d agains t th e
sea t severa l times .
ACTUA L
SEATIN G
SURFAC E
VALVESEAT
PRUSSIA N BLU E COMPOUN D
The actua l valv e seatin g surface , a s show n b y th e
blu e compound , shoul d b e centere d o n th e seat .
• I f i t i s to o hig h (close r t o th e valv e stem) , yo u mus t
mak e a secon d cu t wit h th e 60 ° cutte r t o mov e i t
down , the n on e mor e cu t wit h th e 45 ° cutte r t o
restor e sea t width .
• I f i t i s to o lo w (close r t o th e valv e edge) , yo u mus t
mak e a secon d cu t wit h th e 30 ° cutte r t o mov e i t
up , the n on e mor e cu t wit h th e 45 ° cutte r t o
restor e sea t width .
NOTE : Th e fina l cu t shoul d alway s b e mad e wit h
the 45 ° cutter .
Insert th e intak e an d exhaus t valve s i n th e hea d an d
measur e th e valv e ste m installe d height .
Valv e Ste m Installe d Height :
Standar d (New) : Intak e 48.74 5 - 49.21 5 m m
(1.9191-1.937 6 in )
Exhaus t 51.31 5 - 51.78 5 m m
(2.020 3 - 2.038 8 in )
Servic e Limit : Intak e 49.46 5 m m (1.947 4 in )
Exhaus t 52.03 5 m m (2.048 6 in )
VALV E STE M
INSTALLE D HEIGH T
If th e valv e ste m installe d heigh t i s ove r th e servic e
limit , replac e th e valv e an d recheck . I f it s stil l ove r
th e servic e limit , replac e th e cylinde r head ; th e valv e
sea t i n th e hea d is to o deep .
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Valve Guide s
Replacemen t
I
As illustrate d below , us e a commercially-availabl e
air-impact valv e guid e drive r attachmen t modifie d
to fi t th e diamete r o f th e valv e guides . I n mos t cases ,
th e sam e procedur e ca n b e don e usin g th e specia l
tool an d a conventiona l hammer .
VALVE GUID E DRIVE R(Commerciall y available )
or
VALV E GUID E DRIVER , 5. 5 m m
07742-001010 0
2 . Selec t th e prope r replacemen t guides , an d chil l the m
i n th e freeze r sectio n o f a refrigerato r fo r abou t a n
hour .
3. Us e a ho t plat e o r ove n t o evenl y hea t th e cylinde r
hea d t o 300° F (150°C) . Monito r th e temperatur e wit h
a cookin g thermometer .
CAUTION :
• D o no t us e a torch ; i t ma y war p th e head .
• D o no t ge t th e hea d hotte r tha n 30 0 F (15 0 C) ;
excessiv e hea t ma y loose n th e valv e seats .
• T o avoi d burns , us e heav y glove s whe n handlin g
th e heate d cylinde r head .
4.
5.
Workin g fro m th e camshaf t side , us e th e drive r an d
an ai r hamme r t o driv e th e guid e abou t 2 m m (0. 1 in )
towards the combustio n chamber . Thi s wil l knoc k of f
som e o f th e carbo n an d mak e remova l easier .
CAUTION :
• Alway s wea r safet y goggle s o r a fac e shiel d whe n
drivin g valv e guides .
• Hol d th e ai r hamme r directl y i n lin e wit h th e
valv e guid e t o preven t damagin g th e driver .
Tur n th e hea d over , an d driv e th e guid e ou t towar d
th e camshaf t sid e o f head .
VALV E GUID E DRIVER ,5.5 m m07742-001010 0
If a valv e guid e stil l won' t move , dril l i t ou t wit h a
8 m m (5/1 6 in ) bit , the n tr y again .
CAUTION : Dril l guide s onl y i n extrem e cases ; yo u
coul d damag e th e cylinde r hea d if th e guid e breaks .
6 . Remov e th e ne w guide s fro m th e freezer , on e a t a
time , a s yo u nee d them .
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