gijmcd

Just completed a lobotomy (replaced the sub frame or "K" frame) on a 2000 TL. I remember putting these 4 bolts (12mm heads) on the base of the windshield by the wiper arms along with the strut tower support bar nuts. Now that everything is put back together I have these EXTRA BOLTS!
The car past a test ride, everything seems to be in working order, runs good but I cant remember where these bolts go! Threads are very clean and oiled as they were when taken out of whatever with the heads being dirty like they were exposed to the elements.
One other thing is the idiot light is on but I don't think it was on prior to K frame swap. Maybe its the cars way of reminding me of who the idiot is?

thoiboi

oh my lord.. i don't know what to tell you boss man.. as for the idiot light, only an OBDII scanner would let you know what those mean. It could just be a fluke so if you don't have a scanner on hand, you can unplug the negative cable for a bit and plug it back in and see if the light comes back. If it does, you'll just need to scan it to get the culprit.

gijmcd

I'll get some time to check that tonight but I thought I would post this 1st (should have done it the other way around).

Also, do you know how or if I can edit this post?

thoiboi

Posts can only be edited 15 minutes after posting. What's the issue with the post, a mod can assist if need be

gijmcd

well I never asked for help! I thought I should put in there somewhere "please help". also, if I were to add "mystery" to the title, like "extra bolts mystery" it might give readers a better idea of the problem at hand.
But you being the moderator, and I thank you for your input, you tell me, does that sound like a good idea or no?

gijmcd

also, the bolts have got to be from the top end somewhere...

thoiboi

Title changed, might help!

Also i pulled up a couple parts diagrams from oemacuraparts.com

OEM Acura TL SEDAN 2000 ENGINE MOUNT parts

OEM Acura TL SEDAN 2000 FRONT LOWER ARM parts

OEM Acura TL SEDAN 2000 CROSS BEAM parts

cross reference the flange bolts on these diagrams that have 12Xy to see where the bolts could have gone?

gijmcd

Nice, thank you thoiboi, but those are all large bolts and are all accounted for. these 4 came off the same item and are small 10mm head sise by like an inch long. I'm also pretty sure it was from the top end of the motor area due to me putting them on the windshield cowl.

thoiboi

I followed the scent of 12mm because you had mentioned that size in the OP. ! Let me keep looking for 10mm bolts

gijmcd

your right! sorry bout that ! they are 10mm heads, or I should say they take 10mm socket on the heads. I can measure them up tonight and provide exact size and thread pitch.

thoiboi

That would help. It's sort of hard to figure out exactly where bolts are from so I'm basically just brute force searching through all the diagrams on that page

gijmcd

OK, so 3 are M6-1.0 x 20mm and one is M6-1.0 x 12mm

thoiboi

BOLT, FLANGE (6X12) (IWATA BOLT) for 2000 Acura TL SEDAN|90023-PR7-A01 : Acura Parts | OEM Acura Parts | Factory Acura Parts

You probbaly had to remove your cat/heat shield right?

fog lights perhaps?
BOLT-WASHER (6X20) for 2000 Acura TL SEDAN|93405-06020-08 : Acura Parts | OEM Acura Parts | Factory Acura Parts

PS housing
BOLT, FLANGE (6X20) for 2000 Acura TL SEDAN|95701-06020-08 : Acura Parts | OEM Acura Parts | Factory Acura Parts


close: but radiator fan? : BOLT-WASHER (6X16) (DENSO) for 2000 Acura TL SEDAN|90042-PAA-A01 : Acura Parts | OEM Acura Parts | Factory Acura Parts this is 6x16

Intake manifold area: BOLT, FLANGE (6X12) for 2000 Acura TL SEDAN|95701-06012-08 : Acura Parts | OEM Acura Parts | Factory Acura Parts

cat heatshield: BOLT-WASHER (6X12) for 2000 Acura TL SEDAN|93405-06012-08 : Acura Parts | OEM Acura Parts | Factory Acura Parts


phew...

gijmcd

thanks thoiboi, I'll check em out

gijmcd

they were the power steering line bolts! I must have used the ones that came with the new/used sub frame that came with the PS unit still inside it. That explains why I wasn't having any trouble with anything. Thanks for the reply and help in solving.

thoiboi

all's well that ends well