The service and repair manual for the 2001 Acura CL — the 3.2L V6 engine, 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 | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.2L V6 — 196 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | Type-S Coupe 2-Door · Premium Coupe 2-Door |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 317 complaints · 159 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2001 CL
- Air Bags — frontal › driver side › inflator module · 20V027000In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fr.
- Air Bags — frontal › driver side › inflator module · 20V026000In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fr.
- Power Train — automatic transmission · 04V176000Gear failure could result in transmission lockup, which could result in a crash.
Owners have filed 317 complaints and Acura has issued 159 technical service bulletins for the 2001 CL. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2001 CL manual
Is this manual specific to the 2001 CL?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2001 model year, covering the 3.2L V6 across the Type-S Coupe 2-Door, Premium Coupe 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Acura published for this year.
What 2001 CL problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 2001 CL, covering air bags, power train. 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 2001 CL wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2001 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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