Service Bulletin
March 18, 2016

98-015
19695-01241 Version 6

Special Tool Loan Program
Supersedes 98-015, dated September 16, 2015, to revise the information highlighted in yellow.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
Year
ALL

Model
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Trim
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VIN Range
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REVISION SUMMARY
Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated.
PURPOSE
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The Special Tool Loan Program helps you service vehicles by making available special tools that are needed only
occasionally, or that are no longer available.
Not all special tools are in this program; generally, only the tools listed in this service bulletin are available. Other
tools may be available; check with the Acura Tool and Equipment Program at 1-888-424-6857. This program is not
a substitute for your required tools.

HOW THIS PROGRAM WORKS
To request the loan of a special tool, call the Acura Tool and Equipment Program at 1-888-424-6857. Make sure the
required service parts are available before you place your request.
• Tool requests must be made by the parts or service manager, or someone within your dealership with the authority
to charge to the balance forward account.
• We will notify your dealership about the availability of the requested tools.
Tools requested before 4:00 p.m. Central Time will be shipped to your dealership that day or by your requested need-by
date. Any tools requested after 4:00p.m. will be shipped to your dealership on the following business day.
Tools may be borrowed for a maximum of 3 working days. The tool loan fee is $45.00 (for up to three
tools) plus the shipping costs to your dealership. You are responsible for the return shipping.
The OTC 6525 Smoke Machine loan fee is $100.00 plus the shipping costs to and from your dealership.
NOTE: If you need to borrow tools for longer than 3 working days, be sure to contact the Acura Tool and Equipment
Program at 800-824-9655. Your dealership will be charged $15.00 per day for tools, and $35.00 per day for the OTC
6525 Smoke Machine for the additional loan time.
Return all borrowed tools to this address:
Acura Tool and Equipment Program
2801 80th Street, Dock 6
Kenosha, WI 53143
Attention: Tool Loan

CLIENT INFORMATION: The information in this bulletin is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment, and
training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures should not be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume
this bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an
authorized Acura automobile dealer.

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When returning the smoke machine, make sure to use the preprinted return shipping document included in its shipping
container.
If everything is in order, your dealership’s balance forward account will be billed for only the tool loan and shipping fees.
If a borrowed tool is not returned within 10 days, the dealer net cost of the item, the loan fee, and shipping will be billed
to your dealership. All tools will be inspected for damage and missing parts.
If any of the borrowed tools require repair, are lost, or are damaged beyond repair, your dealership will be billed for the
repair and/or replacement cost, in addition to the loan and shipping fees.
TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN
These are the tool numbers and descriptions of the special tools available for loan:
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070AC-R9TA100, Sport Hybrid Rotor Puller
070AG-5A0A100, Injector Seal Tool Set
07HAJ-SG00100, ALB Checker
07YAC-PHM010C, IMA Rotor Puller
ACURALINK KIT, GNA600 AcuraLink Update Kit
HONHLAKIT1, Battery Sensor Flash Pack
OTC6525, Leakmaster (Smoke Machine)
TRPTP9367, Marksman II Ultrasonic Leak Detector

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