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HOMESERVICE MANUALSACURA20043.5RLREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1 (ENGINE CONTROLS - REMOVAL, OVERHAUL & INSTALLATION)COMPUTERIZED ENGINE CONTROLSPOWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) REMOVAL & INSTALLATION (3.2TL)
2004 Acura 3.5RL
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) Removal & Installation (3.2TL)
2004 Acura 3.5RLSECTION POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) Removal & Installation (3.2TL)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2000 Acura Integra, 2000 Acura 3.5RL, and 2000 Acura 3.2TL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
PCM is located at front of center console. Pull back carpet from driver's and passenger's side center console. Disconnect electrical connectors and remove two PCM mounting bolts. To install, reverse removal procedure.
NOTE:
On 3.5RL equipped with Anti-Theft system, PCM must be reprogrammed using a Honda PGM Tester. See appropriate ANTI-THEFT SYSTEMS
article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT.
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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.