The service and repair manual for the 2003 Acura TL — 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 | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.2L V6 — 196 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | Base Sedan 4-Door · Type-S Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 466 complaints · 161 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2003 TL
- Air Bags — frontal › driver side › inflator module · 19V499000An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res.
- Power Train — automatic transmission · 04V176000Gear failure could result in transmission lockup, which could result in a crash.
Owners have filed 466 complaints and Acura has issued 161 technical service bulletins for the 2003 TL. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2003 TL manual
Is this manual specific to the 2003 TL?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2003 model year, covering the 3.2L V6 across the Base Sedan 4-Door, Type-S Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Acura published for this year.
What 2003 TL problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 2003 TL, covering air bags, power train. 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 2003 TL wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2003 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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