2011 Acura TL BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Engine Mechanical

ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS CHART

Location Item Remark Torque
Engine assembly Power steering pump bracket bolts   22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
Front engine mount bracket bolts Use new bolts 54 N.m (5.5 kgf.m, 40 lbf.ft)
Front engine mount bolts Use new bolts 54 N.m (5.5 kgf.m, 40 lbf.ft)
Front engine mount stop nuts Use new nuts 64 N.m (6.5 kgf.m, 47 lbf.ft)
Rear engine mount bracket bolts Use new bolts 78 N.m (8.0 kgf.m, 58 lbf.ft)
Rear engine mount bolts (10 mm) Qty 4 Use new bolts 54 N.m (5.5 kgf.m, 40 lbf.ft)
M/T model: Rear engine mount bolt (14 mm) Qty 1 Use new bolt 88 N.m (9.0 kgf.m, 65 lbf.ft)
A/T model: Rear engine mount stop nuts Use new nuts 64 N.m (6.5 kgf.m, 47 lbf.ft)
Side engine mount bracket bolts (10 mm) Qty 3 Use new bolts 44 N.m (4.5 kgf.m, 33 lbf.ft)
Side engine mount bracket bolts (10 mm) Qty 2 *2 Use new bolts 54 N.m (5.5 kgf.m, 40 lbf.ft)
Side engine mount bolt (12 mm) Qty 1 *2   64 N.m (6.5 kgf.m, 47 lbf.ft)
Side engine mount bolts (10 mm) Qty 2 Use new bolts 64 N.m (6.5 kgf.m, 47 lbf.ft)
M/T model: Upper transmission mount bracket bolts Use new bolts 54 N.m (5.5 kgf.m, 40 lbf.ft)
A/T model: Upper transmission mount bracket bolts Use new bolts 59 N.m (6.0 kgf.m, 43 lbf.ft)
A/T model: Upper transmission mount bracket nut Use new nut 59 N.m (6.0 kgf.m, 43 lbf.ft)
Upper transmission mount bolts 54 N.m (5.5 kgf.m, 40 lbf.ft)
M/T model: Lower transmission mount bracket bolts Use new bolts 54 N.m (5.5 kgf.m, 40 lbf.ft)
A/T model: Lower transmission mount bracket bolts   39 N.m (4.0 kgf.m, 29 lbf.ft)
Lower transmission mount nuts   44 N.m (4.5 kgf.m, 33 lbf.ft)
Lower transmission mount bolts Use new bolts 54 N.m (5.5 kgf.m, 40 lbf.ft)
Engine lubrication Oil pressure switch
  • Use new O-ring
  • Apply liquid gasket
 22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
Oil pan drain bolt Use new washer 39 N.m (4.0 kgf.m, 29 lbf.ft)
Oil filter   12 N.m (1.2 kgf.m, 9 lbf.ft)
Oil filter feed pipe Use oil on threads 35 N.m (3.6 kgf.m, 26 lbf.ft)
Intake manifold and exhaust system Intake manifold bolts *1   22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
Intake manifold nuts *1   22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
Injector base bolts *1   22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
Injector base nuts *1   22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
Exhaust pipe A self-locking nuts (10 mm) Qty 3 (warm up TWC side) *2 Use new nuts 54 N.m (5.5 kgf.m, 40 lbf.ft)
Exhaust pipe A self-locking nuts (10 mm) Qty 3 (under-floor TWC side) *2 Use new nuts 33 N.m (3.4 kgf.m, 25 lbf.ft)
Exhaust pipe B self-locking nuts (10 mm) Qty 3 *2 Use new nuts 33 N.m (3.4 kgf.m, 25 lbf.ft)
Exhaust pipe B self-locking nuts (10 mm) Qty 2 Use new nuts 54 N.m (5.5 kgf.m, 40 lbf.ft)
*1: Parts to be tightened in a particular order.
*2: Follow the S/M procedures closely for torque, sequence, and special steps.
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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.

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