Owner and Service Manual Review

Acura 3.5RL was first introduced in 1996. RL originally stood for “Road Luxury”. Originally, the 3.5RL was powered by a 3.5 L V6 engine, derived from the previous Legend’s 3.2 L unit. The engine provided 210 hp (later 225 hp).

This repair manual covers the repairs of a 1996 model series Acura 3.5RL that has been involved in an accident, and it describes the work related to the replacement of damaged body parts. Please read through these instructions and familiarize yourself with them before actually using this manual. Detailed descriptions of standard workshop procedures, safety principles and service operations are
not included.

This repair manual is divided into following sections: Preparation of Work, Welding Methods/Repair Tool (includes spot welding, gas welding, carbon dioxide arc welder, and examples of repair tools), General Information (zinx-plated steel plate repair, door and bumper reinforcement), Replacement, Cross Section of Body and Sealant, Body Dimensional Drawings, Rust-preventive Treatments, Body Paint Repair, Resin Parts Paint Repair, Service Precautions and General Safety Precautions.

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