The service and repair manual for the 1996 Acura TL — 2.5L I5 and 3.2L V6 engines, 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 | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.5L I5 — 150 cu in, SOHC 3.2L V6 — 196 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | Premium Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 33 complaints · 21 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1996 TL
- Power Train — automatic transmission · 99V227000The vehicle could lose power to the drive wheels without warning. also, shifting the transmission i.
- Suspension — front › control arm › lower ball joint · 99V069000This condition would result in vehicle deceleration and a sudden loss of power. also steering contr.
Owners have filed 33 complaints and Acura has issued 21 technical service bulletins for the 1996 TL. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1996 TL manual
Is this manual specific to the 1996 TL?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1996 model year, covering the 2.5L I5 and 3.2L V6 across the Premium Sedan 4-Door, Base Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Acura published for this year.
What 1996 TL problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 1996 TL, covering power train, suspension. 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 1996 TL wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1996 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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