RSX, 3.2CL & 3.2TL

2004 Acura 3.5RLSECTION RSX, 3.2CL & 3.2TL

Obtain radio anti-theft code from customer, and make note of selected radio presets. Disconnect negative battery cable. Loosen fuel tank filler cap. Place wrench on fuel pulsation damper at fuel rail, next to throttle cable. Place clean shop rag over fuel pulsation damper. Slowly loosen fuel pulsation damper one complete turn to relieve system pressure. Always replace washer after loosening or removing fuel pulsation damper. Tighten fuel pulsation damper to 16 ft. lbs. (22 N.m). Reprogram radio anti-theft code and radio station presets.

NOTE: On RSX, cover on pulsation damper has drain hole in it. After tightening pulsation damper, position cover so drain hole is facing down.
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