Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual - part 578

Fig. 6: Removing The Air Cleaner 

2. Remove the air cleaner (C).  

3. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal. 

 

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2004 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Intake Air System - TSX

  

 

AIR CLEANER ELEMENT REPLACEMENT

1. Remove the air cleaner bolts (A) and the air cleaner housing cover (B). 

Fig. 7: Removing The Air Cleaner Element 

2. Remove the air cleaner element (C) from the air cleaner housing (D). 

3. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.  

RESONATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION 

1. Remove the front bumper (see FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).  

2. Remove the bolts (A), and the intake air duct (B). 

NOTE:

Do not use compressed air to clean the air cleaner element.

 

2004 Acura TSX 

2004 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Intake Air System - TSX

  

 

Fig. 8: Removing The Resonator 

3. Remove the resonator (C).  

4. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.  

THROTTLE CABLE ADJUSTMENT 

1. Remove the throttle cable cover (A). 

 

2004 Acura TSX 

2004 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Intake Air System - TSX

  

 

Fig. 9: Removing The Throttle Cable Cover 

2. Check cable free play at the throttle linkage. Cable free play (A) should be 15-18 mm (9/16-11/16 in.). 

 

2004 Acura TSX 

2004 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Intake Air System - TSX