Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual — part 401

For 2004 wiring diagram, see appropriate WIRING DIAGRAM under SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS in
ELECTRICAL.

2004 Acura TSX

2004 ENGINE COOLING Electric Cooling Fans - TSX

2004 ENGINES

2.4L DOHC VTEC - TSX

ENGINE ASSEMBLY

ENGINE REMOVAL

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).

NOTE:

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Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.

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To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the
connector portion.

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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.

2004 Acura TSX

2004 ENGINES 2.4L DOHC VTEC - TSX

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).

2004 Acura TSX

2004 ENGINES 2.4L DOHC VTEC - TSX

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).

2004 Acura TSX

2004 ENGINES 2.4L DOHC VTEC - TSX