The service and repair manual for the 2009 Acura RL — the 3.7L 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 | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.7L V6 — 224 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | Base Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 5 recalls · 14 complaints · 44 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2009 RL manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 573
- General Information 1,508
- Accessories & Equipment 1,312
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 113
- Body & Frame 394
- Maintenance 39
- Brakes 279
- Restraints 191
- Drivelines & Axles 133
- Steering 106
- Electrical 1,836
- Suspension 105
- Engine Mechanical 317
- Transmission 261
- Engine Performance 3,676
- Front 329
- Rear 245
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2009 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 44 technical service bulletins for the 2009 RL. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2009 RL manual
Is this manual specific to the 2009 RL?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2009 model year, covering the 3.7L V6 across the Base Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Acura published for this year.
What 2009 RL problems does it help with?
5 recalls are on federal record for the 2009 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 2009 RL wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2009 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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