Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual — part 403

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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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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