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2003 ACURA CL

3.2L V6•FWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

5 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls

Repairs0 Labor587 Torque3508 Fluid6 DTC730 Battery0 Maintenance0 Recalls5

cooling

Coolant Reservoir Torque Specs

for 2003 Acura CL 3.2L V6 · FWD

Units

7 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Bleed Screw

Open during fill

5 lb-ft · 7 Nm

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Drain Petcock

Hand tight

5 lb-ft · 7 Nm

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Fan Bolts

8 lb-ft · 11 Nm

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Hose Clamps

Do not overtighten

3 lb-ft · 4 Nm

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Housing Bolts

Critical

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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Pump Bolts

Critical

Torque in sequence

18 lb-ft · 24 Nm

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Thermostat Housing Bolts

Critical

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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