The service and repair manual for the 2004 Acura TL — the 3.2L 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 | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.2L V6 — 196 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | Base Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 766 complaints · 114 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2004 TL manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 404
- General Information 1,544
- Accessories & Equipment 697
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 97
- Body & Frame 292
- Maintenance 38
- Brakes 206
- Restraints 197
- Drivelines & Axles 16
- Steering 72
- Electrical 1,293
- Suspension 53
- Engine Mechanical 307
- Transmission 62
- Engine Performance 507
- Front 245
- Rear 245
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2004 TL
- Suspension — front › control arm › lower ball joint · 11E022000Misapplication of this part could lead to separation of the ball joint from the lower control arm an.
- Power Train — automatic transmission · 04V176000Gear failure could result in transmission lockup, which could result in a crash.
- Vehicle Speed Control — accelerator pedal · 19E068000If the accelerator pedal binds, the engine may not quickly return to idle after the pedal is no long.
Owners have filed 766 complaints and Acura has issued 114 technical service bulletins for the 2004 TL. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2004 TL manual
Is this manual specific to the 2004 TL?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2004 model year, covering the 3.2L V6 across the Base Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Acura published for this year.
What 2004 TL problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 2004 TL, covering suspension, power train, vehicle speed control. 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 2004 TL wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2004 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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