The 3G TL Garage: FAQ for 3G TL Newbies.....

rets · 2004-06-22 22:08:28

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TRY ANOTHER KEY WORD IF NECESSARY DIY VIDEO: These DIY Videos are also posted in their appropriate sections but are compiled here for easy access. A-125: DIY VIDEO: Valve Adjustment Procedure/Scans Post #6 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=714317 A-128: DIY VIDEO: Axle Replacement/Transaxle Replacement 5AT/6MT https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?p=13001718#post13001718 B-001: DIY VIDEO: Uninstalling OEM Intake & Installing Cold Air Intake https://acurazine.com/forums/third-generation-tl-2004-2008-93/diy-video-uninstalling-oem-intake-installing-cold-air-intake-3g-garage-b-001-a-628372/ (https://acurazine.com/forums/"https://acurazine.com/forums/"https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=169110"") B-002: DIY VIDEO: Throttle Body Spacer Install https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=169891 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=172288 E-080: DIY VIDEO: Removing Your FRONT bumper https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=169101 E-095: DIY VIDEO: Removing Your REAR bumper https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=160358 F-051: DIY VIDEO: Removing Center Console, Glove Box, Lower Dash https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=733555 LISTING OF MAJOR TOPICS A. Engine Drivetrain Transmission ECU B. Intake CAI C. Fuel Oil Filters D. Tires Wheels Springs Suspensions Brake E. Exterior Exhaust F. Interior Console MID HVAC G. Lighting H. Car Care Clear-bra I. Audio Electronics Navi Bluetooth iPod MP3 Alarm Radar J. TSB Manual Safety K. Windows Tint Trunk L. Miscellaneous M. Performance Drag Charts Statistics Ctrl + F could help look for keywords in this thread https://acurazine.com/forums/"https://acurazine.com/forums/"https://acurazine.com/forums/"https://acurazine.com/forums/"https://acurazine.com/forums/"https://acurazine.com/forums/"https://acurazine.com/forums/"https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=73970""""""""] (https://acurazine.com/forums/"[u]Comprehensive List of 2004 TL Reviews[/size] https://acurazine.com/forums/"https://acurazine.com/forums/"https://acurazine.com/forums/"https://acurazine.com/forums/"https://acurazine.com/forums/"https://acurazine.com/forums/"https://acurazine.com/forums/"http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/posting.php""""""""] (https://acurazine.com/forums/"[u]For an informative, funny video on how to survive in this forum, click here[/b] A. Engine (engine bay)/Drivetrain/Transmission/ECU A-001: Break-in https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=88638 A-004: 56295 Click/Thump/Flap/Clunk Noise https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=107082 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=85426 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83071 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=88521 A-007: Clunk Sound When shifting into R, on slope https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92839 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=109636 A-010: 56296 Driveline vibration https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90614 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=94301 A-013: :thumbsdown: Knock sensor wire chewed by a mouse https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86162 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=173982 DIY A-016: Does M/T has cruise control? https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=91276 A-019: Fuel efficiency on Highway by 6MT https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82207 A-022: Optimal speed for best MPG? https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=94398 A-025: Is initial lag in acceleration normal? https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79782 A-028: 56295 Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) Before 12xxx, software/firmware update is required. Crankshaft position sensor/valve controller/O2 sensor/Coil packs/Exhaust Gas Recirculating Valves/ECM (PCM) software incorrectly interprets sensors inputs could be the factors, too. https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84633 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81019 A-031: 56295 TSB: 04-020, Safety Recall: 2004TL Automatic Transmission Second Gear Inspection https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=154245 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=87113 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86798 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=85737 A-034: 56295 Have any Canadian TL owners received their transmission recall notices? https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=88639 A-037: Put your auto trans into neutral for traffic lights? https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=88066 A-040: Shifting between N and D... good or bad? https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=98273 A-043: 56295 Hard to start the engine https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=85300 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=100058 A-046: 56296 Nitrous... https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=91677 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=94095 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96934 A-049: 56295 Key not turning to off position? https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108557 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=101933 A-052: HP/Torque question https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=100949 A-055: Do you need Black Plastic Covers on your engine? https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=100627 A-058: Chain Drive Cams or Belt?? https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=101905 A-061: Sportshift Comparison btwn TL/RL/TSX https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=103299 A-064: Engine block heater https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=70105 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=110481 A-067: 56295 Car slows down itself... engine braking... Grade Logic Control System https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=109735 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=77329 A-070: Burnt smell came in through the vents? https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=110324 A-073: Battery cover under hood https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=111825 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=113917 A-076: 56296 DIY: Cooling system service (coolant/antifreeze drain and refill) and thermostat replacement https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=138131 A-080: Cold Engine = Hi Rev https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=114279 A-083: SAE new horsepower rating system (posted January 17, 2006) https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=129954 A-086: Comptech Short Shifter Install/pics https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=130713 A-089: Optima batteries https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=141425 A-092: 6MT Clutch Adjustment https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=93697 A-093: Clutch pedal replacement, clutch master cylinder replacement, and clutch slave cylinder replacement https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=185074 A-094: 3G Acura TL - Mega Squeaky Clutch Repair Thread - All solutions, Low cost https://acurazine.com/forums/problems-fixes-114/3g-acura-tl-mega-squeaky-clutch-repair-thread-all-solutions-low-cost-939778/#post15633203 A-095: 2004 Service manual Clutch Plate, Disk, and Release Bearing Replacement Scans https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=124229 A-098: 56296 DIY: UR Crank Pulley info https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=153549 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=836369 A-101: 56296 DIY: Complete guide to battery relocation https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=168353 A-104: 56296 DIY: Power Steering Fluid Flush/Change/Serving (Factory Scans with photos!) https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=761094 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=173686 A-105: 56296 DIY: Power Steering Pump Rebuild https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=841134 - With Pics and Service Manual Scans https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=754586 - PS Whine Fix (O-Ring Replacement) A-107: 56296 DIY: Seafoam on 3rd gen TL https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=638069 A-110: 56296 DIY: Guide to replacing 3rd & 4th gear pressure switch for 3G TL 2004 - 2006: https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=729149 2007 - 2008 (with Type S): https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=840630 A-113: 56296 DIY: Removal of Slave Cylinder checkvalve https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=734300 A-116: 56296 DIY: Transmission Cooler for 5AT with Filter https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=754752 A-119: 56296 DIY: EGR Replacement With Service Manual SCANS https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=770698 A-122: 56296 DIY: 105K Service: Timing Belt, Water Pump, Spark Plugs, Thermostat *PICS* https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=784622 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=866781 - Spark Plug Change Tips A-125: DIY VIDEO: Valve Adjustment Procedure/Scans Post #6 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=714317 A-128: DIY VIDEO: Axle Replacement/Transaxle Replacement 5AT/6MT https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?p=13001718#post13001718 A-129: DIY: Hood Strut Replacement https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=862266 A-130: DIY: to fix "Tighten Fuel Cap" message https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=915682 B. Intake/CAI B-001: DIY VIDEO: Uninstalling OEM Intake & Installing Cold Air Intake https://acurazine.com/forums/third-generation-tl-2004-2008-93/diy-video-uninstalling-oem-intake-installing-cold-air-intake-3g-garage-b-001-a-628372/ (https://acurazine.com/forums/"https://acurazine.com/forums/"https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=169110"") B-002: DIY VIDEO: Throttle Body Spacer Install https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=169891 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=172288 B-004: 56296 DIY: Stock CAI Tech https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=78890 B-007: DIY: Intake CAI Tech Resonator Removal https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=78904 B-010: DIY: CAI https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=109840 B-013: INJEN CAI vs. AEM CAI https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=76157 B-016: DIY: Bye Bye Intake Silencer https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=85337 B-019: K&N filter recalls https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79098 B-022: OLD and NEW K&N OEM FILTERs https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=103497 B-025: :thumbsdown: TornadoFuelSaver / CycloneFuelSaver https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=135982 B-028: AEM CAI Installation https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=110471 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=130633 (with pictures) B-031: AEM CAI V2 fitment in the 3G TL https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=683367 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=692443 B-034: Hole in AEM CAI, Vibramount Broke Off https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=644889 B-037: AEM CAI vs. FUJITA CAI https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=641086 C. Fuel/Oil/Filters C-001: DIY: Fuel filter regulator/filter/injectors/quick disconnect/int man scans https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=141280 C-004: DIY: Oil Change Checklist with Service Manual Scan https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=80273 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=139528 with pictures C-007: DIY: 04TL oil filter https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=80570 C-010: DIY: Mobil 1 Oil https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=87225 C-012: DIY: 5AT tranny fluid change and fluid level check procedure https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=89064 C-013: DIY: 6MT tranny fluid change https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=93452 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=114948 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=120619 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=146299 C-016: 91 Octane https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=80062 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=89432 C-019: Mileage and Octane https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=104380 C-022: Brands of premium gas https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=94846 C-025: DIY:The RR Journals: ATF drain and refill (Automatic Transmission Fluid Change) https://acurazine.com/forums/third-generation-tl-2004-2008-93/rr-journals-atf-drain-refill-3g-garage-c-012-a-556044/ (https://acurazine.com/forums/"https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=89064") C-026: DIY: ATF drain and refill (Automatic Transmission Fluid Change) https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=745892 - w/Pictures; DIY Video Added https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=834299 - Optimal Racing ATF Percentage C-028: Oil change!? by MID or miles https://acurazine.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1156549&postcount=7 (https://acurazine.com/forums/"https://acurazine.com/forums/"https://acurazine.com/forums/"https://acurazine.com/forums/"https://acurazine.com/forums/"https://acurazine.com/forums/"https://acurazine.com/forums/"https://acurazine.com/forums/"https://acurazine.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1156549&postcount=7"""""""") https://acurazine.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1157383&postcount=5 (https://acurazine.com/forums/"https://acurazine.com/forums/"https://acurazine.com/forums/"https://acurazine.com/forums/"https://acurazine.com/forums/"https://acurazine.com/forums/"https://acurazine.com/forums/"https://acurazine.com/forums/"https://acurazine.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1157383&postcount=5"""""""") https://acurazine.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1156932&postcount=10 (https://acurazine.com/forums/"https://acurazine.com/forums/"https://acurazine.com/forums/"https://acurazine.com/forums/"https://acurazine.com/forums/"https://acurazine.com/forums/"https://acurazine.com/forums/"https://acurazine.com/forums/"https://acurazine.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1156932&postcount=10"""""""") C-031: 56296 First Oil Change/Plus Blackstone Oil Analysis https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=111490 C-033: DIY: Oil Pan removal and Re-installation Scans https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=708260 C-036: DIY:5AT Automatic Transmission Filter Change/Replacement https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=787078 - Pictures inside! https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=789433 - Pictures inside! C-037: DIY:Gear Position Sensor Replacement (aka "transmission range switch") https://acurazine.com/forums/third-generation-tl-2004-2008-93/diy-gear-position-sensor-replacement-aka-transmission-range-switch-892223/ D. Tires/Wheels/Springs/Suspensions/Brake D-001: DIY: Brake Line Replacement https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=178131 D-002: Brake Fluid - Specs, Change/Flush https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=793891 - Fluids & Specs D-004: Proper Match Mounting of Tires without a Hunter https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=105278 D-007: 56295 Brake Pedal Position Switch https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92622 D-010: Tires Old Turanza EL42: OB6N PVC, 0404 or before New Turanza EL42: OB6N TU2, 0604 or after https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84545 D-013: Tires pressure https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=88188 D-016: Falken Ziex ZE 512 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=69061 D-019: Pirelli Pzero Nero M&S https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=103015 D-022: DIY: Tein Basic Installed, Review https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=158414 D-025: Tire Mounting - the dot https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=102224 D-028: 18 inch wheels - worth it? decreased mileage? https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=102610 D-031: Got my FALKEN Koblenz on Brembos https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=103503 D-034: Wheel speed sensor https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=105757 D-037: Reliable Test for LSD https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=107174 D-040: Serious questions about Brake https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=107187 D-041: Brakes-front/rear caliper overhaul, front/rear pad replacement, brake bleeding, brake disc specifications, parking brake adjustment https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=578017 56296 DIY: https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=770166 D-042: 3G Rear Extended Stud Install - Pics inside https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=843718 D-043: 56296 Swaybar FAQs https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=107322 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=111093 D-046: Wheel sensor may affect your VSA? https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=107892 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=111004 D-049: Rotors warped (for second time) .. need to buy slotted/drilled front rotors... https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108061 D-052: 56320 Should we use VSA going up a steep hill? https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=107905 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=111119 D-055: 56295 TL unstable with passengers https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108368 D-058: DIY: Self installed A-Spec suspension https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108545 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=113935 D-061: 56295 Comptech Sway Bar 6MT https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=109453 D-064: DIY: Comptech Swaybar https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=110867 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108602 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=109725 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=115191 D-070: Official RAYS ENGINEERING/VOLK RACING wheel thread https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=109612 D-073: Parking brake question, e-brake https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92839 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=109636 D-076: Offset explained https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=109978 D-079: Wheel Alignment https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=114226 D-082: Wheel touch-up paint colors https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=131352 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=135775 D-085: Front and rear Brake disc (rotor), knuckle, hub, and front wheel bearing replacement https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132940 D-088: Official Acura A-Spec Wheel Colors and Part Number List https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=138794 D-091: DIY:Front and rear damper/shock spring replacement https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=173827 - Service Manual Scans https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=816065 - w/Pics and including Rear Seat Removal D-094: DIY:Brembo Brake Pad Replacement + Rear Brake Pad Replacement https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=579140 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=629428 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=733637 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=624404 - Rear Pads as well D-097: DIY: Painting the Factory Brembo's https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=640092 - DIY w/pics https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=829109 - DIY & Color Combos D-100: The Official "Does This Wheel and/or Tire Fit My Car" Thread https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=642526 D-103: Standard brakes to 6spd/TL-S Brembo Brakes Swap Part List https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?p=10669446 D-106: DIY: Painting the Rotor Hubs https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=726854 D-109: Lug Nuts/ Wheel Lock Broke Off! https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=624329 E. Exterior/Exhaust E-001: DIY: headlight, front bumper, inner fender,w/wash tank,HID bulb Note: This is for scans only. If you are looking for some posts on how to do something, search further. https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=127531 E-002: DIY:A-Spec Bodykit Installation https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=153237 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=165135 07TL front lip with lots of pictures E-004: DIY: Fixed the bodykit gaps w/ 3M Scotch Heavy Duty foam tape https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84445 E-005: DIY:Filling in the "ACURA" letters on the front bumper (Front Bumper Paint Job) https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=614483 E-007: Body Side Moulding https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=76675 E-010: 56323 Colors https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=74135 E-013: Colors Codes https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=78596 E-016: DIY: Emblems and badges-removing and replacing https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=85353 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=121019 (with scans for locations of emblems) https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=122040 (from 2G TL) E-019: Door Edge Guard https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=88947 E-022: DIY: Driver side door lock MOD https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82775 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=125597 E-025: DIY: Gunmetal Emblems https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=80744 E-028: DIY: Where to jack https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=85473 E-031: Plugs for license plate screw holes https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=138710 E-034: DIY:Removing aluminum strip above rear license plate & trunk liner? https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84489 E-035: DIY:Removing Trunk Liner and Reverse Light Bulbs PHOTOS! https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=763693 E-037: Mirror tilt in Reverse https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83310 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79015 E-043: Outside rear view mirror adjustments for improved rear view visibility https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83972 E-045: Outside rear view mirror repair and replacement https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=113317 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=832020 E-046: Rusty Exhaust Tips https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=72202 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81614 E-049: How to use Touch-Up Paint https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92488 E-050: Paint peeling? https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=115658 E-052: Screech at full-lock turn https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=95338 E-055: My grill insert "mod"....pics inside https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=98149 E-061: DIY: Chrome Strip Lower Grille Kit, Queens TL owners...come and see https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=98149 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=101254 E-064: Blackened Exhaust tips https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=100565 E-067: Front spoiler/Plastic piece underneath front of car keeps scraping https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=102174 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=100938 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=101955 E-070: What's that steel bar doing there behind the bumper? Damper!? https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=102499 E-073: DIY: Bumper Mesh Grille (Instructions and Pics) https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=102566 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=748647 - PHOTOS! E-076: Knocking Noise- Question https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=100131 E-077: Windshield cowl cover removal (under the windshield wipers) https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=891269 E-078: Windshield washer fluid tubes/lines and reservoir removal https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=170030 E-079: Front bumper removal, Windshield washer reservoir removal https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108963 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=807850 - with photos E-080: DIY VIDEO: Removing Your FRONT bumper https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=169101 E-082: COMPTECH Exhaust SoundByte (Audio Clip) https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108753 E-085: Wind Noise on Driver side https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=109157 E-088: 2004TL underbody pictures https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=109238 E-091: Rear Parking Assist (backup sensors) https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=109726 E-094: How do I remove the rear bumper, side sill panels, and tail lights https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=109191 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=128733 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=160358 E-095: DIY VIDEO: Removing Your REAR bumper https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=160358 E-097: Install Mudguards/splash guards https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=111585 E-100: Roof Rack? https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=115025 E-103: Front fender removal https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=145806 E-106: DIY HOW TO Pre-Cat Delete DIY https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=642953 E-109: DIY Tail Light Install + Removal of Rear Bumper w/ Aspec Lip kit https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=609883 E-112: License Plate Garnish Removal https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=708335 E-115: DIY Installing 07 Blinking Mirrors onto 04-06 TL https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=637014 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=779015 - New With Photos and VIDEO! E-118: DIY Removing Double Sided Stick Tape https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=714513 E-121: DIY Installing Type-S Rear A-spec Lip onto Earlier Models https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=709992 E-124: ATLP V2 vs RV6 V2 *pics/comparisons* https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=737152 E-127: DIY Reverse Light Switch (Tailgater Switch) https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?p=11592166#post11592166 E-130: DIY Oxygen Sensor (O2 Senor/02 Sensor) Replacement https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=811823 ---> Pictures Inside! F. Interior/Console/MID/HVAC F-001: Headliner, vanity/antenna module/XM antenna replacement/front and rear map light/vanity light https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=180141 F-004: 56295 Hit the horn hard, now I can see the seam for Airbag Deployment line; Ripped Steering Wheel. https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96367 F-007: Acura Alarm? https://acurazine.com/forums/showpost.php?p=914478&postcount=24 (https://acurazine.com/forums/"https://acurazine.com/forums/"https://acurazine.com/forums/"https://acurazine.com/forums/"https://acurazine.com/forums/"https://acurazine.com/forums/"https://acurazine.com/forums/"https://acurazine.com/forums/"https://acurazine.com/forums/showpost.php?p=914478&postcount=24"""""""") F-010: Shut off the Auto A/C https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=94670 F-013: Air bag removal and replacement scans and related scans https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=153339 F-016: DIY: Front/rear door panel/handles/wstrip/glass/window regulator removal https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=143797 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=93985 F-019: Musty smell from A/C https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=87078 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=78151 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=103735 F-022: A/C during startup? https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86743 F-025: 56296 Autolock feature & Double-lock beep https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=102632 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79132 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=85147 F-028: Heads Up Display (HUD)? https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=91328 F-031: Instrument Lighting Defaults to Maximum? https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=78585 F-034: 56296 Oil Life reset https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=91245 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90084 F-040: DIY: Rattle Fix - Upper Door / Window Trim https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84527 F-041: DIY: I finally got rid of the b-pillar rattle... https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=130207 F-043: DIY: Rattle Fix - Glove Compartment https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83788 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86178 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=101293 F-044: DIY: Passenger Seat Rattle Clicking FIXED https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=125087 F-046: DIY: 3rd Braking Light Cover Removal https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=102009 F-049: DIY: Fallen Headliner https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83756 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79379 F-051: DIY VIDEO: Removing Center Console, Glove Box, Lower Dash https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=733555 F-052: DIY: how to remove the center dash and the 2 aluminum strips in the center console https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90964 and here's another thread that's already in the garage (A-086) but will help here https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=130713 F-055: Cup Holder https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=93165 F-058: Removing the center storage bins https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=100036 F-061: 56295 Miles to Empty, Low Fuel Warning, and Fuel Tank Capacity https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84730 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=71425 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86945 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=107341 F-064: Overhead Console Removal https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=89551 F-067: DIY: Remove the front seat https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=130390 F-068: Driver and passenger seat wiring diagram for 3g TL https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=757435 F-070: DIY: How to remove the back seats to put the suspension? https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=107568 F-073: 56295 *** Seatbelt warning cannot be disabled *** https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=91391 F-076: Solar Sensing Climate Control in Navi https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=67377 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=77634 F-079: DIY: Fix for center speaker rattle and scans for removal of all speakers https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82055 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=124360 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=110412 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=114465 F-082: Warm Steering Wheel https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=85937 F-085: 56296 Acura info on Temp Sensor Logic + Calibration https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=67481 F-088: 56320 Has anyone had the Outside Temp Display go flatline? Maximum temp: 115 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92288 F-094: Wood Interior https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79862 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=80508 F-097: Leather https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=94387 F-100: Speaking of leather replacement.. Also need advice re: damage caused by dealer (Pict) https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=99198 F-103: Visor area rattle (removal of SunVisor, map light console, front/rear map light) https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=100981 F-106: Headlight Chime Mute https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=99484 F-109: Acura All Weather Mats 2004/2005TL https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=102228 F-112: Aluminum pedals https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=134884 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=102590 F-113: DIY: DIY: Aluminum custom pedal install https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=148768 F-115: coin holder https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92756 F-118: Can I remove the pass-through? https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=103558 F-121: Rattles located and fix's. LOOK https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=103822 F-124: Review view mirror "auto" setting (Auto-Dimming rearview mirror) https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=99624 F-127: Body Seal leaking makes interior WET https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=106084 F-129: DIY: Replacing Engine Air Filter https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=571611 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=745216 - detailed photos! F-130: DIY: Replacing Cabin Air Dust & Pollen Filter https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=87494 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=123884 Good pictures here https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=131831 Replace the filter without removing the entire glove box https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=745341 Good detailed photos's https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=822307 - With Pics F-133: DIY: 05 TL left tweeter rattle solved https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108367 F-136: Inner fender removal https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108963 F-139: 56295 Need help isolating rattle https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=109846 F-142: Hand brake cover staples, Cheap e brake boot https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=110002 F-145: Zeroed Out Mileage https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86495 F-148: Rattle from left heater vent https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=110355 F-151: To make the rear seats fold down? Pass-through https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=111700 https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=103558 F-154: Sunroof area vibration? (rubber strip/felt seal) https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=111728 F-157: How to reset the MID and Does resetting the MID in the middle of the Oil Cycle reset other services? https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90084 F-160: Steering wheel switches (cruise and radio) and air bag removal https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=146748 F-163: Steering wheel removal, cable reel replacement, air bag removal https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=153341 F-167: DIY: Heater /Water/ Coolant Control Valve Replacement https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?p=11381436 F-170: DIY: 3M Di-Noc Carbon Fiber Trim https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=765483 F-173: DIY: REAR seat heaters INSTALLED :) https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=632415 F-176: DIY: Interior Door Lock Mod (Cut Lock Button) https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=586146 F-179: DIY: Passenger Door Lock Actuator Replacement https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=764241 ---> Pictures Inside!

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A-125: DIY VIDEO: Valve Adjustment Procedure/Scans Post #6
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-problems-fixes-114/125-valve-adjustment-procedure-scans-714317/

A-128: DIY VIDEO: Axle Replacement/Transaxle Replacement 5AT/6MT
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...8#post13001718

B-001: DIY VIDEO: Uninstalling OEM Intake & Installing Cold Air Intake
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E-080: DIY VIDEO: Removing Your FRONT bumper
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