Fuel and Emissions

2012 Acura TL BaseSECTION Fuel and Emissions
FUEL AND EMISSIONS TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Location Item Remark Torque
Fuel and emissions A/F sensor   44 N.m (4.5 kgf.m, 33 lbf.ft)
EGR pipe bolts Use new gasket 22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
EGR pipe nuts Use new gasket 22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
EGR valve nuts Use new gasket 22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
Fuel joint hose mounting bolt   22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
Fuel tank locknut (1) Use new locknut, locknut plate, and base gasket 70 N.m (7.1 kgf.m, 51 lbf.ft)
Fuel tank support straps bolts   38 N.m (3.9 kgf.m, 28 lbf.ft)
Knock sensor   31 N.m (3.2 kgf.m, 23 lbf.ft)
Rocker arm oil pressure switch Use new O-ring 22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
Secondary HO2S   44 N.m (4.5 kgf.m, 33 lbf.ft)
Secondary fuel gauge sending unit locknut (1) Use new locknut, locknut plate, and base gasket 70 N.m (7.1 kgf.m, 51 lbf.ft)
Throttle body bolts Use new gasket 22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
Under floor TWC self locking nuts Without SH-AWD Use new gaskets and nuts 33 N.m (3.4 kgf.m, 25 lbf.ft)
Under floor TWC self locking nuts (front side) With SH-AWD Use new gaskets and nuts 33 N.m (3.4 kgf.m, 25 lbf.ft)
Under floor TWC self locking nuts (rear side) With SH-AWD Use new gaskets and nuts 54 N.m (5.5 kgf.m, 40 lbf.ft)
Warm up TWC (front bank) bracket bolts   45 N.m (4.5 kgf.m, 33 lbf.ft)
Warm up TWC (rear bank) bracket bolts   22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
Warm up TWC (front bank) upper self locking nuts Use new nuts 31 N.m (3.2 kgf.m, 23 lbf.ft)
Warm up TWC (rear bank) upper self locking nuts Use new nuts 31 N.m (3.2 kgf.m, 23 lbf.ft)
(1) 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.
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