Acura RL (1996-2004 year). Manual - part 353

Special Tools

Ref. No.

Tool Number

Description

Qty

Page Reference

07LAA-PT50101 02 Sensor Socket Wrench 

9-6

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Intake Manifold

Replacement

NOTE: Use new O-rings and gaskets when reassembling.

CAUTION:

Check for folds or scratches on the surface of the gasket.

Replace with a new gasket if damaged.

WATER

PASSAGE

6 x 1.0 mm

12 N-m (1.2 kgf,

8.7 Ibf-ft)

INTAKE MANIFOLD
Replace if cracked or
if mating surfaces are 8 x 1.25 mm
damaged. 22 N-m (2.2 kgf-m,

16 Ibf-ft)

FAST IDLE
THERMO VALVE

THROTTLE

BODY BASE

THROTTLE

BODY

8 x 1.25 mm
22 N-m (2.2 kgf-m,

16 Ibf-ft)

IDLE AIR CONTROL
(IAC) VALVE

8 x 1.25 mm
22 N-m (2.2 kgf-m,

16 Ibf-ft)

INTAKE AIR BYPASS
VALVE BODY
Replace if cracked or if
mating surfaces are
damaged.

6 x 1.0 mm

12 N-m (1.2 kgf-m,

8.7 Ibf-ft)

EXHAUST GAS
RECIRCULATION

(EGR) PIPE

INTAKE MANIFOLD
CHAMBER
Replace if cracked or

if mating surfaces
are damaged.

8 x 1.25 mm
22 N-m (2.2 kgf-m,

16 Ibf-ft)

GASKETS
Replace.

O-RINGS
Replace.

GASKETS
Replace.

GASKETS
Replace.

GASKET

Replace.

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Exhaust Manifold

Replacement

NOTE: Use new gaskets and self-locking nuts when reassembling.

CAUTION:

Check for folds or scratches on the surface of the gasket.

Replace with a new gasket if damaged.

LEFT:

10 x 1.25 mm

HEAT 25 N-m (2.5 kgf-m,
SHIELD 18 Ibf-ft)

GASKET
Replace.

SELF-LOCKING NUT
8 x 1.25 mm
30 N-m (3.1 kgf-m,
22 Ibf-ft)
Apply engine oil to the

nut threads.
Replace.

LEFT PRIMARY
HEATED OXYGEN
SENSOR (LEFT
PRIMARY HO2S)
(BANK 2, SENSOR 1)
44 N-m (4.5 kgf-m,
33 Ibf-ft)

Replacement, page 

9-6

LEFT EXHAUST
MANIFOLD

COVER

8 x 1.25 mm

22 N-m (2.2 kgf-m, 16 Ibf-ft)

RIGHT:

8 x 1.25 mm

22 N-m (2.2 kgf-m,

16 Ibf-ft)

HEAT
SHIELD

RIGHT PRIMARY
HEATED OXYGEN
SENSOR (RIGHT
PRIMARY HO2S)

(BANK 1, SENSOR 1)
44 N-m (4.5 kgf-m,
33 Ibf-ft)

Replacement, page

 9-6

RIGHT EXHAUST
MANIFOLD

COVER

8 x 1.25 mm
22 N-m (2.2 kgf-m, 16 Ibf-ft)

GASKET

Replace.

SELF-LOCKING NUT
8 x 1.25 mm
30 N-m (3.1 kgf-m, 22 Ibf-ft)
Apply engine oil to the

nut threads.
Replace.

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Exhaust Pipe and Muffler

Replacement

NOTE: Use new gaskets and self-locking nuts when reassembling.

GASKET

Replace.

6 x 1.0 mm
9.8 N-m (1.0 kgf-m, HEAT
7.2 Ibf-ft) SHIELD

MUFFLER

TWC TORQUE SEQUENCE

EXHAUST
PIPE B

GASKET

Replace.

GASKETS

Replace.

SELF-LOCKING NUT

10 x 1.25 mm

54 N-m (5.5 kgf-m,
40 Ibf-ft)

Replace.

SELF-LOCKING NUT

10 x 1.25 mm

33 N-m (3.4 kgf-m,
25 Ibf-ft)

Replace.

SELF-LOCKING NUT

8 x 1.25 mm

23 N-m (2.3 kgf-m,

17 Ibf-ft)
Replace.

SELF-LOCKING NUT

10 x 1.25 mm

33 N-m (3.4 kgf-m,
25 Ibf-ft)

Replace.

SECONDARY HEATED
OXYGEN SENSOR
(SECONDARY HO2S)
(SENSOR 2)
44 N-m (4.5 kgf-m,
33 Ibf-ft)
Replacement,
page 

9-7

GASKET
Replace.

THREE WAY CATALYTIC
CONVERTER (TWC)

Inspection, page 

9-6

SELF-LOCKING NUT

10 x 1.25 mm

54 N-m (5.5 kgf-m,
40 Ibf-ft)

Replace.

EXHAUST
PIPE A

SELF-LOCKING NUT
8 x 1.25 mm
23 N-m (2.3 kgf-m, 17 Ibf-ft)

Replace.

GASKET
Replace.

EXHAUST JOINT
PIPE

SELF-LOCKING NUT
8 x 1.25 mm
22 N-m (2.2 kgf-m,

16 Ibf-ft)
Replace.

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