1996-2012 Acura RL Flexplate Torque Specs

3.5L V6

Applies to 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012 Acura RL

Labor Time:5 hours

Torque Values (10 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
Cover Bolts	19	14	—
Electrical Connector Bolts	8	6	—
⚠️ Flexplate Bolts	85	63	Automatic transmissions \| ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
⚠️ Gasket Bolts	23	17	—
⚠️ Gasket Surface Bolts	23	17	Clean mating surfaces
⚠️ Mounting Bolts	54	40	—
Sensor Bolts	12	9	—
Sensor Mounting Bolts	12	9	—
⚠️ Torque Converter Bolts	50	37	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
⚠️ Transmission-to-Engine Bolts	55	41	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

The primary torque specification for flexplate on a 1996-2012 Acura RL is 19 Nm (14 lb-ft).

There are 10 torque specifications for flexplate on the 1996-2012 Acura RL 3.5L V6, covering all related fasteners and components.