The service and repair manual for the 2001 Acura RL — the 3.5L V6 engine, 1 trim. 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 | 3.5L V6 — 212 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | Premium Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 12 complaints · 67 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2001 RL
- 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.
Owners have filed 12 complaints and Acura has issued 67 technical service bulletins for the 2001 RL. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2001 RL manual
Is this manual specific to the 2001 RL?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2001 model year, covering the 3.5L V6 across the Premium Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Acura published for this year.
What 2001 RL problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 2001 RL, covering air bags. 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 RL 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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