Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual - part 445

Fig. 170: Installing The Hoses 

21. Connect the fuel feed hose (see FUEL LINE/QUICK-CONNECT FITTING INSTALLATION ), then 

install the quick-connect fitting cover (A). 

 

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Fig. 171: Connecting The Fuel Feed Hose 

22. Install the intake air duct (A), then connect the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor connector (B), and 

install the vacuum hose (C) and breather pipe (D). 

 

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Fig. 172: Installing The Intake Air Duct 

23. After installation, check that all tubes, hoses and connectors are installed correctly.  

24. Inspect for fuel leaks. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) (do not operate the starter) so that the fuel pump 

runs for about 2 seconds and pressurizes the fuel line. Repeat this operation two or three times, then check 
for fuel leakage at any point in the fuel line.  

25. Refill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed air from the cooling system with the heater valve open 

(see COOLANT REPLACEMENT ).  

26. Perform the engine control module (ECM)/powertrain control module (PCM) idle learn procedure (see 

ECM/PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE ).  

27. Inspect the idle speed (see IDLE SPEED INSPECTION ).  

28. Inspect the ignition timing (see IGNITION TIMING INSPECTION ). 

 

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29. Set the clock.  

CYLINDER HEAD COVER INSTALLATION 

1. Thoroughly clean the head cover gasket and the groove.  

2. Install the head cover gasket (A) in the groove of the cylinder head cover (B). 

Fig. 173: Installing The Head Cover Gasket In The Groove Of The Cylinder Head Cover 

3. Check that the mating surfaces are clean and dry.  

4. Apply liquid gasket, P/N 08718-0009, on the chain case and the No. 5 rocker shaft holder mating areas. 

 

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