The service and repair manual for the 2008 Acura RL — the 3.5L 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 | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.5L V6 — 212 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | Base Sedan 4-Door · Elite Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 5 recalls · 14 complaints · 49 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2008 RL manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 639
- General Information 1,538
- Accessories & Equipment 1,128
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 205
- Body & Frame 384
- Maintenance 44
- Brakes 276
- Restraints 198
- Drivelines & Axles 163
- Steering 149
- Electrical 1,991
- Suspension 106
- Engine Mechanical 294
- Transmission 270
- Engine Performance 3,583
- Front 329
- Rear 245
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2008 RL
- Air Bags — frontal › driver side › inflator module · 19V500000An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 19V501000An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 16V344000An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in seriou.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 17V029000An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in seriou.
- Air Bags — frontal › driver side › inflator module · 16V061000In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could.
Owners have filed 14 complaints and Acura has issued 49 technical service bulletins for the 2008 RL. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2008 RL manual
Is this manual specific to the 2008 RL?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2008 model year, covering the 3.5L V6 across the Base Sedan 4-Door, Elite Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Acura published for this year.
What 2008 RL problems does it help with?
5 recalls are on federal record for the 2008 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 2008 RL wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2008 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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