Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual — part 406

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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Fig. 19: Removing The Front Mount Stop

47. Remove the rear mount stop (A), then remove the rear mount bolt (B).

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Fig. 20: Removing The Rear Mount Stop

48. Check that the engine/transmission is completely free of vacuum hoses, fuel and coolant hoses, and

electrical wiring.

49. Slowly raise the engine about 150 mm (6 in.). Check once again that all hoses and wire are disconnected

from the engine/transmission.

50. Raise the engine and transmission assembly all the way, and remove it from the vehicle.

ENGINE INSTALLATION

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1. Install the accessory brackets and tighten their bolts and nuts to the specified torques.

Fig. 21: Installing The Accessory Brackets

2. Install the engine and transmission assembly into position in the vehicle, then remove the engine tilt

hanger set from the engine.

NOTE:

Reinstall the mounting bolts/support nuts in the sequence given. Failure to
follow this sequence may cause excessive noise and vibration, and reduce

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