The service and repair manual for the 1997 Acura CL — 3.0L V6 and 2.2L I4 engines, 2 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Acura published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.0L V6 — 183 cu in, SOHC 2.2L I4 — 132 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | Premium Coupe 2-Door · Base Coupe 2-Door |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 106 complaints · 59 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1997 CL
- Electrical System — ignition › switch · 02V120000Worn contacts could cause the engine to stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Suspension — front › control arm › lower ball joint · 99V069000This condition would result in vehicle deceleration and a sudden loss of power. also steering contr.
Owners have filed 106 complaints and Acura has issued 59 technical service bulletins for the 1997 CL. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1997 CL manual
Is this manual specific to the 1997 CL?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1997 model year, covering the 3.0L V6 and 2.2L I4 across the Premium Coupe 2-Door, Base Coupe 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Acura published for this year.
What 1997 CL problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 1997 CL, covering electrical system, suspension. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Acura dealers.
Does it include 1997 CL wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1997 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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