Acura RL. Manual - part 394

Fig. 28: Identifying A/C Condenser Fan Shroud, Fan Motor Connector And Reserve Tank With 
Torque Specifications 
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6. Connect the fan motor connector (B), and install the reserve tank (C).  

7. Raise the vehicle on the lift to full height.  

8. Tighten the two bolts (A) securing the A/C condenser fan shroud. 

Fig. 29: Identifying Harness Clamps And A/C Condenser Fan Shroud Connector With Torque 
Specifications 
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9. Install the harness clamps (B) and connector (C) to the A/C condenser fan shroud.  

10. Install the splash shield. 

 

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Fig. 30: Identifying Splash Shield 
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11. Lower the vehicle on the lift.  

12. Connect the negative cable to the battery.  

13. Install the upper grille cover (A), then install the left upper fender trim (B), battery trim (C), and right 

upper fender trim (D). 

Fig. 31: Identifying Upper Grille Cover, Right/Left Upper Fender Trim And Battery Trim 
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14. Do the steering column position memorization procedure (see STEERING COLUMN POSITION 

MEMORIZATION ).  

15. Enter the anti-theft codes for the audio system and navigation system.  

ALTERNATOR OVERHAUL 

EXPLODED VIEW 

 

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Fig. 32: Exploded View Of Alternator 
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Special Tools Required  

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Handle driver 07749-0010000  

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Attachment, 42 x 47 mm 07746-0010300  

ALTERNATOR DISASSEMBLY 

1. Test the alternator and regulator before you remove them (see ALTERNATOR AND 

REGULATOR CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ).  

2. Remove the alternator (see ALTERNATOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).  

3. If the front bearing needs replacing, remove the pulley locknut with a 10 mm wrench (A) and a 22 

mm wrench (B). If necessary, use an impact wrench. 

NOTE:

Refer to the EXPLODED VIEW as needed during this procedure.

 

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Fig. 33: Removing Pulley Locknut 
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4. Remove the three flange nuts. 

Fig. 34: Identifying Flange Nuts 
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5. Remove the end cover (A) and the insulator (B). A. 

Fig. 35: Identifying End Cover And Insulator 
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