Acura RL. Manual - part 596

Fig. 26: Identifying Intake Air Cover And Bolts 
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3. Remove the resonator (C).  

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

IMT ACTUATOR REPLACEMENT 

1. Remove the engine cover (see step 1 under INTAKE MANIFOLD REMOVAL AND 

INSTALLATION ).  

2. Disconnect the IMT actuator 5P connector (A). 

Fig. 27: Identifying IMT Actuator With Torque Specifications

 

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3. Remove the bolts and the IMT actuator (B).  

4. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal with a new O-ring (C).  

THROTTLE BODY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION 

1. Connect the HDS while the engine is stopped.  

2. Select the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS.  

3. Do the TP POSITION CHECK in the ETCS TEST.  

4. Disconnect the MAP sensor connector (A). 

Fig. 28: Removing/Installing Throttle Body With Torque Specifications 
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5. Remove the intake air duct (B).  

6. Disconnect the throttle body connector (C).  

7. Disconnect and plug the water bypass hoses (D).  

8. Remove the throttle body (E).  

9. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal with a new gasket (F). 

CAUTION: Do not insert your fingers into the installed throttle body when you turn 

the ignition switch ON (II) or while the ignition switch is ON (II). If you 
do, you will seriously injure your fingers if the throttle valve is 
activated.

NOTE:

If you are replacing the throttle body, begin at step 1. If you are removing the 
throttle body temporarily, begin at step 4.

 

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NOTE:

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Do the PCM idle learn procedure after the throttle body is replaced 
(see PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE ).  

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Refill the radiator with engine coolant (see COOLANT CHECK ).  

 

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2005-08 ENGINE

Intake Manifold and Exhaust System - RL 

INTAKE MANIFOLD REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 

EXPLODED VIEW 

Fig. 1: Exploded View Of Intake Manifold With Torque Specifications 
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REMOVAL 

1. Remove the engine cover. 

 

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