Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual - part 430

Fig. 110: Removing Hoses 

12. Remove the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose (A) and ground cable (B). 

 

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Fig. 111: Removing The Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Hose 

13. Remove the upper radiator hose (A) and heater hoses (B). 

 

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Fig. 112: Removing The Upper Radiator Hose & Heater Hoses 

14. Remove the engine wire harness connectors and wire harness clamps from the cylinder head. 

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Four injector connectors  

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Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor connector  

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Camshaft position (CMP) sensor A/B connectors  

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VTEC solenoid valve connector  

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Engine oil pressure (EOP) sensor connector  

15. Remove the two bolts (A) securing the EVAP canister purge valve bracket and remove the bolt (B) 

securing the harness bracket. 

 

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Fig. 113: Removing Bracket Bolts 

16. Remove the cam chain (see CAM CHAIN REMOVAL ).  

17. Remove the rocker arm assembly (see ROCKER ARM ASSEMBLY REMOVAL ).  

18. Remove the cylinder head bolts. To prevent warpage, unscrew the bolts in sequence 1/3 turn at a time; 

repeat the sequence until all bolts are loosened. 

 

2004 Acura TSX 

2004 ENGINES 2.4L DOHC VTEC - TSX