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HOMESERVICE MANUALSACURA2012TL BASEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ELECTRICALCHARGING SYSTEMSCHARGING SYSTEMALTERNATOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONINSTALLATION

2012 Acura TL Base

Alternator Removal and Installation: Installation

2012 Acura TL BaseSECTION Installation

Install the alternator, then tighten the mounting bolt (A) and the alternator bracket mounting bolt (B).

Fig 1: Mounting Bolts On Alternator With Torque Specifications
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Install the bolt (A) securing the harness holder.

Fig 2: Alternator And Related Replacement Components With Torque Specifications
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Install the harness clamp (B) to the alternator and connect the A/C compressor clutch connector (C) to the A/C compressor.
Connect the alternator connecter (D) and the positive alternator cable (E) to the alternator. Make sure the crimped side of the ring terminal faces away from the alternator when you connect it.
Install the auto-tensioner .
Install the A/C condenser fan shroud assembly (A), then install the coolant reservoir (B).

Fig 3: Fan Shroud Assembly And Coolant Reservoir With Torque Specifications
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Raise the vehicle on the lift.
A/T model: Install the hose clamp (A).

Fig 4: Hose Clamp, Mounting Bolts And Motor Connector With Torque Specifications
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Tighten the A/C condenser fan shroud mounting bolts (B).
Connect the A/C condenser fan motor connector (C), and install the harness clamp (D).
Install the front splash shield (see FRONT SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT ).
Lower the vehicle on the lift.
Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure (see BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION ).
Install the engine compartment covers (see ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER REPLACEMENT ).

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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.