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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Lower Valve Body Assembly: Disassembly
2004 Acura 3.5RLSECTION Disassembly
- Remove flange nuts and disconnect wiring harness from linear solenoid. Remove throttle valve body with linear solenoid, separator plate, dowel pins and filter. See Figure.
- Remove wiring harness clamp. Remove shift control solenoid valves and "O" rings. Remove 1st and 2nd accumulator covers, "O" rings and springs. Mark spring location for reassembly reference.
- Remove secondary valve body, filters, separator plate and dowel pins from main valve body. Use care not to lose check balls from main valve body. Remove oil pass body, separator plate and dowel pins from main valve body.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.