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1997 ACURA RL

3.5L V6•AWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

2 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls

Repairs0 Labor986 Torque7397 Fluid15 DTC1300 Battery0 Maintenance0 Recalls2

body

Tailgate Handle Torque Specs

for 1997 Acura RL 3.5L V6 · AWD

Units

16 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Body Panel Bolts

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Bracket Bolts

17 lb-ft · 23 Nm

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Bracket Bolts

17 lb-ft · 23 Nm

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Bumper Cover Bolts

7 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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Cover Screws

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Cover Screws

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Door Hinge Bolts

Critical

22 lb-ft · 30 Nm

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Hinge Bolts

Critical

23 lb-ft · 31 Nm

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Latch Bolts

12 lb-ft · 16 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

23 lb-ft · 31 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

23 lb-ft · 31 Nm

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Panel Bolts

12 lb-ft · 16 Nm

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Sensor Bolts

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Sensor Bolts

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Striker Bolts

Critical

29 lb-ft · 39 Nm

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Trim Clips

Replace if broken

2 lb-ft · 3 Nm

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