1996 ACURA RL KA9 gas type

Caution Label Locations

(cont'd)

DRIVER SRS INFORMATION

PASSENGER SRS INFORMATION ('96, '97 models)

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 ON THE DRIV-

ER'S DOORJAMB.

PASSENGER SRS INFORMATION

U.S. model ('96, '97 models)

AIRBAG. SEE OTHER SIDE.

DRIVER SRS INFORMATION

Canada model ('98, '99 models)

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 AIR BAG AND YOURSELF.

SEE THE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR FURTHER INFORMA-

TION AND EXPLANATIONS.

DRIVER SRS INFORMATION

PASSENGER SRS INFORMATION

U.S. model ('98 - 01 models)

WARNING

DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR.

CHILDREN 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.

DRIVER SRS INFORMATION

PASSENGER SRS INFORMATION

U.S. model ('98, '99 models)

AIRBAG WARNING

FLIP VISOR OVER
FRONT SEAT PASSENGER AIRBAG MODULE

DANGER/WARNING ('96, '97 models)

DANGER

EXPLOSIVE/FLAMMABLE

CONTACT WITH ACID, WATER OR HEAVY METALS SUCH AS

COPPER, LEAD OR MERCURY MAY PRODUCE HARMFUL AND

IRRITATING GASES OR EXPLOSIVE COMPOUNDS. STORAGE

TEMPERATURES MUST NOT EXCEED 200°F (93°C). FOR

PROPER HANDLING, STORAGE AND DISPOSAL PROCE-

DURES REFER TO THE SERVICE MANUAL SRS SUPPLEMENT.

POISON, CONTAINS POISONOUS SODIUM AZIDE AND

POTASSIUM NITRATE.

FIRST AID IF CONTENTS ARE SWALLOWED, INDUCE VOMIT-

ING. 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 DEPLOYMENT.

NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. DO NOT DISASSEM-

BLE.

PLACE THE AIRBAG UPRIGHT WHEN REMOVED.

FOLLOW THE SERVICE MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS CARE-

FULLY.

FRONT SEAT PASSENGER AIRBAG MODULE

DANGER/WARNING ('98 - 01 models)

DANGER

EXPLOSIVE/FLAMMABLE

STORAGE TEMPERATURES MUST NOT EXCEED 200°F (93°C).

FOR PROPER HANDLING, STORAGE AND DISPOSAL PROCE-

DURES REFER TO THE SERVICE MANUAL SRS SUPPLEMENT.

FIRST AID IF CONTENTS ARE SWALLOWED, INDUCE VOMIT-

ING. FOR EYE CONTACT, FLUSH EYES WITH WATER FOR 15

MINUTES. IN EVERY CASE, GET PROMPT MEDICAL ATTEN-

TION.

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 DISASSEMBLE.

PLACE AIRBAG UPRIGHT WHEN REMOVED.

FOLLOW THE SERVICE MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS CARE-

FULLY.ProCarManuals.com

Lubrication Points

For the details of lubrication points and types of lubricants to be applied, refer to the Illustrated Index and various work

procedures (such as Assembly/Reassembly, Replacement, Overhaul, Installation, etc.) contained in each section.

No.

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LUBRICATION POINTS

Engine

Transmission

Brake line (Includes ABS line)

Power steering gearbox

Steering boots

Throttle cable end

Steering ball joints

Shift lever (Automatic transmission)

Pedal linkage

Intermediate shaft

Brake master cylinder pushrod

Fuel
fill
lid

Battery terminals

Trunk hinges and latch

Door hinges upper and lower

Door opening detents

Hood hinges and hood latch

Brake line joints (Front and rear wheelhouse)

Caliper Piston boot, caliper

Pins and boots

Power steering system

Differential

A/C compressor

API SERVICE LABEL API CERTIFICATION SEAL
LUBRICANT

API Service Grade: Use SJ "Energy Conserving" grade oil.

The oil container may also display the API Certification

seal shown below. Make sure it says "For Gasoline

Engines."

SAE Viscosity: See chart below.

Honda ATF-Z1 (ATF)*1

Genuine Honda DOT3 brake fluid*2

Steering grease P/N 08733 - B070E

Multi-purpose grease

Honda White Lithium Grease

Rust preventive

Silicone grease

Genuine Honda power steering fluid*3

Hypoid gear Oil API GL4 or GL5

Viscosity:

at above -18°C (0°F): SAE 90

at less than -18°C (0°F): SAE 80W-90

Compressor oil:

DENSO: ND-OIL8 (P/N) 38897 - PR7 - A01 AH or 38899 -

PR7-A01)

(For Refrigerant: HFC-134a (R-134a))

Recommended engine oil

viscosity for ambient

temperature ranges

*1: Always use Honda ATF-Z1 (ATF). Using a non-Honda ATF can affect shift quality.

*2: Always use Genuine Honda DOT3 Brake Fluid. Using a non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease the

life of the system.

*3: Always use Genuine Honda Power Steering Fluid. Using any other type of power steering fluid or automatic transmis-

sion fluid can cause increased wear and poor steering in cold weather.ProCarManuals.com

Cylinder Heads

Installation (cont'd)

4. Install the cylinder heads on the cylinder block.

5. Tighten the cylinder head bolts sequentially in 2 or

3 steps.

Specified Torque:

76 N-m (7.8 kgf-m, 56 Ibf-ft)

NOTE:

We recommend using a beam-type torque wrench.

When using a preset-type torque wrench, be sure

to tighten slowly and not to overtighten.

If a bolt makes any noise while you are torquing

it, loosen the bolt and retighten it.

CYLINDER HEAD BOLTS TORQUE SEQUENCE

CYLINDER HEAD BOLTS

Apply engine oil to the bolt

threads.
6. Install the head cover gasket in the groove of the

cylinder head cover. Seat the recesses for the cam-

shaft first, then work it into the groove around the

outside edges.

NOTE:

Before installing the cylinder head cover gasket,

thoroughly clean the seal and the groove.

When installing, make sure the head cover gasket

is seated securely in the corners of the recesses

with no gap.

CORNERS OF

THE RECESS
HEAD COVER

GASKET

Clean.
CORNERS OF

THE RECESS

CYLINDER

HEAD COVER

7. Apply liquid gasket to the head cover gasket at the

four corners of the recesses.

NOTE:

Use liquid gasket, Part No. 08718 - 0001 or 08718

- 0003.

Check that the mating surfaces are clean and dry

before applying liquid gasket.

Do not install the parts if five minutes or more have

elapsed since applying liquid gasket. Instead, reap-

ply liquid gasket after removing old residue.

After assembly, wait at least 30 minutes before

filling the engine with oil.

Apply liquid gasket to

the shaded areas.ProCarManuals.com