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HOMESERVICE MANUALSACURA2012TL BASEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE MECHANICALCOOLING SYSTEM (MECHANICAL)ENGINE COOLING SYSTEMFAN, FAN MOTOR, AND SHROUD REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONINSTALLATION
2012 Acura TL Base

Fan, Fan Motor, and Shroud Removal and Installation: Installation

2012 Acura TL BaseSECTION Installation
  1. Assemble the fan shrouds.
    Fig 1: Assembling Fan Shrouds With Torque Specifications
    G08069241Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Install the radiator fan shroud assembly (A).
    Fig 2: Radiator Fan Shroud Assembly And Upper Brackets With Torque Specifications
    G08069242Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Install the upper brackets (B).
  4. Install the A/C condenser fan shroud assembly (A), then install the coolant reservoir (B).
    Fig 3: A/C Condenser Fan Shroud Assembly And Coolant Reservoir With Torque Specifications
    G08069243Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
  6. Connect the radiator fan motor connector (A), and install the harness clamps (B).
    Fig 4: Identifying Radiator Fan Motor Connector And Harness Clamps
    G08069244Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. A/T model: Install the harness clamp (A).
    Fig 5: Harness Clamps, Mounting Bolts And Motor Connector With Torque Specifications
    G08069245Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Tighten the A/C condenser fan shroud mounting bolts (B).
  9. Connect the A/C condenser fan motor connector (C), and install the harness clamp (D).
  10. Install the front splash shield (see FRONT SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT ).
  11. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
  12. Install the air intake duct splash separator (see ENGINE INSTALLATION ).
  13. Install the battery base (see BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
  14. Do the battery installation procedure (see BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
  15. Install the engine compartment covers (see ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER REPLACEMENT ).
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