Acura (Honda) CL workshop, service & repair manuals
Acura CL at a glance: 6 manuals, covering 1997 to 2003 models, with engines from 2.2 to 3.2 litres.
About the CL
The CL was a four-seat coupe sold from the 1997 to the 2003 model year, built on the Honda Accord. The first generation was built in East Liberty, Ohio, making the CL the first Acura built in the United States; the second was built in Marysville, Ohio. The 2001–2003 CL Type-S, with 260 hp, was the most powerful front-wheel-drive car Honda had built at the time.
What these manuals cover
- 1997–1999 (first generation): the 2.2CL's 2.2-litre four (F22B1), the 2.3CL's 2.3-litre VTEC four (F23A1) from 1998, and the 3.0CL's 3.0-litre V6.
- 2001–2003 (second generation): the 3.2-litre V6, in standard and Type-S form.
Sources: Wikipedia — Acura CL.
Known faults
| Variant / engine | Year |
|---|---|
| 3.2CL V6-3.2L SOHC | 2003 |
| L4-2156cc 2.2L SOHC F22B1 MFI | 1997 |
| L4-2254cc 2.3L SOHC (VTEC) MFI | 1998 |
| TYPE S V6-3.2L SOHC | 2001 |
| V6-3.0L SOHC (VTEC) | 1999 |
| V6-3.2L SOHC | 2002 |
Acura CL Haynes manual alternative
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