Acura Tsx 2003 2008 Engine 2400cc Vtec
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ENGINE ASSEMBLY
ENGINE REMOVAL
2004 Acura TSX
2004 ENGINES
2.4L DOHC VTEC - TSX
NOTE:
Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the connector portion.
Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection. Also, be sure that they do not contact other wiring or hoses, or interfere with other parts.
1.Secure the hood in the wide open position (support rod in the lower hole).
2.Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the radio and navigation system, then write down the frequencies for the radio's preset buttons.
3.Disconnect the negative cable from the battery first, then the positive cable.
4.Remove the battery.
5.Remove the air cleaner housing (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
6.Remove the harness clamps (A) and harness bracket (B).
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Fig. 1: Removing The Harness Clamps & Harness Bracket
7.Remove the two bolts (C), and loosen the two bolts (D) securing the battery base, then remove the battery base (E).
Fig. 2: Removing The Battery Cables From The Under-Hood Fuse/Relay Box
9.Remove the two bolts (C) securing the under-hood fuse/relay box.
10.Remove the harness clamp (A) and bolt (B), then remove the strut brace (C).
2004 Acura TSX
2004 ENGINES 2.4L
Fig. 3: Removing The Strut Brace
11.Relieve fuel pressure (see FUEL PRESSURE RELIEVING ).
12.Remove the quick-connect fitting cover (A), then disconnect the fuel feed hose (see FUEL LINE/QUICK-CONNECT FITTING REMOVAL ).
Fig. 4: Disconnecting The Fuel Feed Hose
2004 Acura TSX 2004 ENGINES 2.4L DOHC VTEC - TSX
Fig. 5: Removing The Hoses
14.Disconnect the engine control module (ECM)/powertrain control module (PCM) connectors (A) and the main wire harness connectors (B).
Fig. 6: Disconnecting The Harness Connectors
15.Disconnect the accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor connector (A).
Fig. 7: Disconnecting The Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor Connector
16.Remove the harness clamps (B) and grommet (C), then pull the engine wire harness through the bulkhead.
17.Remove the clutch slave cylinder, and clutch line bracket mounting bolt (M/T) (see step 5 of TRANSMISSION REMOVAL ).
18.Remove the shift cable and select cable (M/T) (see step 6 of TRANSMISSION REMOVAL ).
19.Disconnect the air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor connector.
Fig. 8: Disconnecting The Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor Connector
20.Remove the drive belt (see DRIVE BELT ).
21.Remove the power steering (P/S) pump (A), and the P/S hose clamp (B) without disconnecting the P/S hoses from the pump.
Fig. 9: Removing The Power Steering (P/S) Pump
22.Remove the A/C compressor without disconnecting the A/C hoses.
Fig. 10: Removing The A/C Compressor
23.Remove the radiator cap.
24.Raise the vehicle on the hoist to full height.
25.Remove the front tires/wheels.
26.Remove the splash shield (see step 18 of TRANSMISSION REMOVAL ).
27.Loosen the drain plug in the radiator, and drain the engine coolant (see COOLANT REPLACEMENT ).
28.Drain the transmission fluid:
2004 Acura TSX 2004 ENGINES 2.4L DOHC VTEC - TSX
Manual transmission (see TRANSMISSION FLUID INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT ).
Automatic transmission (see DRAINING & REFILLING ).
29.Drain the engine oil (see ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT ).
30.Disconnect the stabilizer links (see STABILIZER LINK ).
31.Remove the damper fork (see step 3 of LOWER ARM ).
32.Disconnect the suspension lower arm ball joints (see step 12 of KNUCKLE/HUB/WHEEL BEARING ).
33.Remove the driveshafts (see step 10 of FRONT AXLE SHAFTS ). Coat all precision-finished surfaces with clean engine oil. Tie plastic bags over the driveshaft ends.
34.Remove the shift control cable (A/T) (see step 33 of TRANSMISSION REMOVAL ).
35.Remove exhaust pipe A.
Fig. 12: Removing The Nuts Securing The Transmission Lower Front Mount & Transmission Lower Rear Mount
37.Lower the hoist.
38.Remove the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) cooler hoses (A/T) (see step 18 of TRANSMISSION REMOVAL ).
39.Remove the upper radiator hose (A) and heater hoses (B).
Fig. 13: Removing The Upper Radiator Hose & Heater Hoses
40.Clean any dirt off the quick connector (A), radiator, and lower radiator hose.
Fig. 14: Removing The Lower Radiator Hose
41.Pull out the lock (B) by hand, then wiggle the quick connector, and remove it from the radiator. Do not use any tools to remove the quick connector.
42.Remove the ground cable (A), then remove the upper bracket (B).
Fig. 15: Removing The Ground Cable
43.Attach a chain hoist to the engine as shown.
2004 Acura TSX 2004 ENGINES 2.4L DOHC
VTEC - TSX
Fig. 16: Attaching A Chain Hoist To The Engine
Fig. 17: Removing The Transmission Upper Mount/Bracket Assembly
45.Remove the ground cable (A), then remove the bracket plate (B), transmission upper bracket (C) and transmission upper mount (D) (A/T).
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2004 Acura TSX 2004 ENGINES 2.4L DOHC VTEC - TSX
Fig. 18: Removing The Bracket Plate
46.Remove the vacuum hose (A) from the vacuum line. Remove the front mount stop (B) and vacuum hose clamp bracket (C), then remove the front mount bolt (D).
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