Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Torque Specifications
2004 Acura 3.5RLSECTION Torque Specifications
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Fuel/Oxygen Sensor | 33 (44) | ||
| Balancer Belt Tensioner Adjusting Nut | |||
| 3.5RL | 33 (44) | ||
| Camshaft Pulley Bolt | |||
| MDX, 3.2CL & 3.2TL | 67 (90) | ||
| RSX | |||
| Exhaust Camshaft Pulley Bolt | 51 (69) | ||
| Variable Valve Timing Control Actuator Mounting Bolt | 83 (113) | ||
| 3.5RL | 23 (31) | ||
| Crankshaft Pulley Bolt | 181 (245) | ||
| Fuel Line-To-Fuel Filter (3.5RL) | 20 (27) | ||
| Upper Banjo Bolt | 9 (12) | ||
| Fuel Pressure Regulator Lock Nut (Except RSX) | 22 (29) | ||
| Fuel Pulsation Dampener (3.5RL) | 16 (22) | ||
| Fuel Rail Mounting Nuts | 16 (22) | ||
| Fuel Tank Drain Bolt (If Equipped) | 36 (49) | ||
| Fuel Tank Strap Bolts | |||
| Except MDX | 28 (38) | ||
| MDX | 47 (64) | ||
| Fuel Tank Unit Lock Nut (MDX & RSX) | 69 (93) | ||
| Knock Sensor | 23 (31) | ||
| Secondary Heated Oxygen Sensor | 33 (44) | ||
| TCS Control Valve/Throttle Body Bolts & Nuts | 16 (22) | ||
| Timing Belt Adjuster Bolt (3.5RL) | 31 (42) | ||
| VTEC Oil Pressure Switch | 16 (22) | ||
| INCH Lbs. (N.m) | |||
| CKP, CMP & CYP Sensor Mounting Bolt(s) | 106 (12) | ||
| Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor | 156 (18) | ||
| Intake Air Temperature Sensor 1 (MDX) | 156 (18) | ||
| Fuel Filter Service Bolt (3.5RL) | 88 (10) | ||
| Fuel Rail Mounting Nuts/Bolts | |||
| 3.5RL | 106 (12) | ||
| MDX, 3.2CL & 3.2TL | 87 (9.8) | ||
| Fuel Tank Unit Bolts (3.2CL & 3.2TL) | 35 (4) | ||
| Fuel Tank Unit Nuts (3.5RL) | 52 (5.9) | ||
| Fuel Tank Vapor Control Valve Bolts | 36 (4) | ||
| Idle Air Control Thermo Valve (3.5RL) | 9 (12) | ||
| TDC Sensor Mounting Bolts (Except RSX) | 35 (4) | ||
| Timing Belt Cover Bolts | 106 (12) | ||
| VTC Oil Control Solenoid Valve Bolt | 106 (12) | ||
| VTEC Solenoid Valve | |||
| Except RSX | 106 (12) | ||
| RSX | 87 (9.8) | ||
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.