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Acura TSX 2003 2008 Engine 2400cc Vtec

This document provides instructions for removing the 2.4L DOHC VTEC engine from a 2004 Acura TSX. It outlines 46 steps including disconnecting battery cables, hoses, wiring harnesses, removing accessories like the air cleaner, power steering pump and AC compressor, draining fluids, and lowering the transmission and engine out of the vehicle using a chain hoist. Precautions are given to mark wiring and bag driveshaft ends to prevent damage during removal.

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Acura TSX 2003 2008 Engine 2400cc Vtec

This document provides instructions for removing the 2.4L DOHC VTEC engine from a 2004 Acura TSX. It outlines 46 steps including disconnecting battery cables, hoses, wiring harnesses, removing accessories like the air cleaner, power steering pump and AC compressor, draining fluids, and lowering the transmission and engine out of the vehicle using a chain hoist. Precautions are given to mark wiring and bag driveshaft ends to prevent damage during removal.

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Acura Tsx 2003 2008 Engine 2400cc Vtec

2004 Acura TSX


Full download: http://manualplace.com/download/acura-tsx-2003-2008-engine-2400cc-vtec/
2004 ENGINES 2.4L DOHC VTEC - TSX

2004 ENGINES

2.4L DOHC VTEC - TSX

ENGINE ASSEMBLY
ENGINE REMOVAL

NOTE: z Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.


z To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the
connector portion.
z 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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2004 Acura TSX
2004 ENGINES 2.4L DOHC VTEC - TSX

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).
8. Remove the battery cables (A) from the under-hood fuse/relay box, then disconnect the harness connector
(B).

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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).

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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

13. Remove the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister hose (A) and brake booster vacuum hose (B).

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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).

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Fig. 6: Disconnecting The Harness Connectors

15. Disconnect the accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor connector (A).

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2004 ENGINES 2.4L DOHC VTEC - TSX

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.

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2004 ENGINES 2.4L DOHC VTEC - TSX

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.

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Fig. 9: Removing The Power Steering (P/S) Pump

22. Remove the A/C compressor without disconnecting the A/C hoses.

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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:

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z Manual transmission (see TRANSMISSION FLUID INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT ).


z 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.

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Fig. 11: Removing Exhaust Pipe A

36. Remove the nuts securing the transmission lower front mount and transmission lower rear mount.

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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).

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Fig. 13: Removing The Upper Radiator Hose & Heater Hoses

40. Clean any dirt off the quick connector (A), radiator, and lower radiator hose.

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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).

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Fig. 15: Removing The Ground Cable

43. Attach a chain hoist to the engine as shown.

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Fig. 16: Attaching A Chain Hoist To The Engine

44. Remove the ground cable (A), then remove the transmission upper mount/bracket assembly (B) and
clutch line clamp bracket (C) (M/T).

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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
Full download: http://manualplace.com/download/acura-tsx-2003-2008-engine-2400cc-vtec/
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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