The service and repair manual for the 1997 Acura SLX — 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 | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.2L V6 — 193 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | Premium Sport Utility 4-Door · Base Sport Utility 4-Door |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 1 complaints · 10 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1997 SLX manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 87
- General Information 1,527
- Accessories & Equipment 232
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 95
- Body & Frame 128
- Maintenance 40
- Brakes 275
- Restraints 40
- Drivelines & Axles 62
- Steering 125
- Electrical 145
- Suspension 71
- Engine Mechanical 115
- Transmission 341
- Engine Performance 617
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1997 SLX
- Suspension · 97V035002The bearing adjustment nut can loosen, resulting in too much free play between the wheel and axle.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — foundation components › hoses, lines/piping, a · 97V092002The line can be damaged during vehicle operation and can result in brake fluid leakage, reduced brak.
Owners have filed 1 complaints and Acura has issued 10 technical service bulletins for the 1997 SLX. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1997 SLX manual
Is this manual specific to the 1997 SLX?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1997 model year, covering the 3.2L V6 across the Premium Sport Utility 4-Door, Base Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Acura published for this year.
What 1997 SLX problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 1997 SLX, covering suspension, service brakes, hydraulic. 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 SLX 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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