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HOMESERVICE MANUALSACURA2008TL V6-3.2LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE, COOLING AND EXHAUSTENGINECYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLYSERVICE AND REPAIRREMOVAL AND REPLACEMENTCYLINDER HEAD INSTALLATION
2008 Acura TL V6-3.2L
Cylinder Head Installation
2008 Acura TL V6-3.2LSECTION Cylinder Head Installation
Cylinder Head Installation
1. Clean the cylinder head and block surface.
2. Clean and install the oil control orifices (A) with new O-rings (B),

3. Install the dowel pins (C) and new cylinder head gaskets (D).
4. Install the cylinder heads onto the engine block.
5. Clean the timing belt pulleys, timing belt guide plate, and the upper and lower covers.
6. Set the timing belt drive pulley to top dead center (TDC) by aligning the TDC mark (A) on the tooth of the timing belt drive pulley with the pointer (B) on the oil pump.

7. Set the camshaft pulleys to TDC by aligning the TDC marks (A) on the camshaft pulleys with the pointers (B) on the back covers.

8. Measure the diameter of each cylinder head bolt at point A and point B.

9. If either diameter is less than 11.3 mm (0.44 in.), replace the cylinder head bolt.
10. Apply new engine oil to the threads and under the bolt heads of all cylinder head bolts.
11. Torque the cylinder head bolts in sequence to 30 N-m (3.0 kgf-m, 22 lbf-ft). Use a beam-type torque wrench. When using a preset-type torque wrench, be sure to tighten slowly and do not overtighten. If a bolt makes any noise while you are torquing it, loosen the bolt and retorque it from the first step.

12. After torquing, tighten all cylinder head bolts in two steps (90° per step) if you are using a new cylinder head bolt, tighten the bolt an extra 90°.
NOTE: Remove the cylinder head bolt if you tightened it beyond the specified angle, and go back to step 8 of the procedure. Do not loosen it back to the specified angle.

13. Install the timing belt.
14. Adjust the valve clearance.
15. Install the cylinder head covers.
16. Install the water passage (A). Always use a new O-ring (B) and new gaskets (C).

17. Install the front and rear warm up three way catalytic converters (WU-TWC).
18. Tighten the bolt securing the connector bracket.

19. Tighten the bolt securing the harness clamp bracket.

20. Install the fuel rails.
21. Connect the fuel feed hose (A), then install the quick-connect fitting cover (B).

22. Install the heater hose (A), water bypass hose (B), and ground cable (C).

23. Install the upper radiator hose (A) and lower radiator hose (B).

24. Install these engine wire harness connectors and their clamps to the cylinder head:
^ Six injector connectors
^ Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor 1 connector
^ Camshaft position (CMP) sensor connector
^ Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor connector
^ Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve connector
^ Rocker arm oil control solenoid connector
^ Rocker arm oil pressure switch connector
^ Oil pressure switch connector
^ Two air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor connectors
^ Two secondary heated oxygen sensor (secondary HO2S) connectors
25. Install the power steering (P/S) pump (A) and P/S hose bracket (B).

26. Install the six ignition coils.
27. Install the intake manifold.
28. Install the alternator.
29. Install the drive belt.
30. Clean the battery posts and cable terminals. Assemble them and apply grease to prevent corrosion.
31. After installation, check than all tubes, hoses, and connectors are installed correctly.
32. Inspect for fuel leaks. Turn the ignition switch ON (II) (do not operate the starter) so the fuel pump runs for about 2 seconds and pressurizes the fuel line. Repeat this operation three times, then check for fuel leakage at any point in the fuel line.
33. Refill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed air from the cooling system with the heater valve open.
34. Do the crankshaft position (CKP) pattern clear/CKP pattern learn procedure.
35. Inspect the idle speed.
36. Inspect the ignition timing.
37. Enter the anti-theft codes for the audio system and the navigation system (if equipped).
38. Set the clock (on vehicles without navigation).
1. Clean the cylinder head and block surface.
2. Clean and install the oil control orifices (A) with new O-rings (B),
3. Install the dowel pins (C) and new cylinder head gaskets (D).
4. Install the cylinder heads onto the engine block.
5. Clean the timing belt pulleys, timing belt guide plate, and the upper and lower covers.
6. Set the timing belt drive pulley to top dead center (TDC) by aligning the TDC mark (A) on the tooth of the timing belt drive pulley with the pointer (B) on the oil pump.
7. Set the camshaft pulleys to TDC by aligning the TDC marks (A) on the camshaft pulleys with the pointers (B) on the back covers.
8. Measure the diameter of each cylinder head bolt at point A and point B.
9. If either diameter is less than 11.3 mm (0.44 in.), replace the cylinder head bolt.
10. Apply new engine oil to the threads and under the bolt heads of all cylinder head bolts.
11. Torque the cylinder head bolts in sequence to 30 N-m (3.0 kgf-m, 22 lbf-ft). Use a beam-type torque wrench. When using a preset-type torque wrench, be sure to tighten slowly and do not overtighten. If a bolt makes any noise while you are torquing it, loosen the bolt and retorque it from the first step.
12. After torquing, tighten all cylinder head bolts in two steps (90° per step) if you are using a new cylinder head bolt, tighten the bolt an extra 90°.
NOTE: Remove the cylinder head bolt if you tightened it beyond the specified angle, and go back to step 8 of the procedure. Do not loosen it back to the specified angle.
13. Install the timing belt.
14. Adjust the valve clearance.
15. Install the cylinder head covers.
16. Install the water passage (A). Always use a new O-ring (B) and new gaskets (C).
17. Install the front and rear warm up three way catalytic converters (WU-TWC).
18. Tighten the bolt securing the connector bracket.
19. Tighten the bolt securing the harness clamp bracket.
20. Install the fuel rails.
21. Connect the fuel feed hose (A), then install the quick-connect fitting cover (B).
22. Install the heater hose (A), water bypass hose (B), and ground cable (C).
23. Install the upper radiator hose (A) and lower radiator hose (B).
24. Install these engine wire harness connectors and their clamps to the cylinder head:
^ Six injector connectors
^ Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor 1 connector
^ Camshaft position (CMP) sensor connector
^ Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor connector
^ Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve connector
^ Rocker arm oil control solenoid connector
^ Rocker arm oil pressure switch connector
^ Oil pressure switch connector
^ Two air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor connectors
^ Two secondary heated oxygen sensor (secondary HO2S) connectors
25. Install the power steering (P/S) pump (A) and P/S hose bracket (B).
26. Install the six ignition coils.
27. Install the intake manifold.
28. Install the alternator.
29. Install the drive belt.
30. Clean the battery posts and cable terminals. Assemble them and apply grease to prevent corrosion.
31. After installation, check than all tubes, hoses, and connectors are installed correctly.
32. Inspect for fuel leaks. Turn the ignition switch ON (II) (do not operate the starter) so the fuel pump runs for about 2 seconds and pressurizes the fuel line. Repeat this operation three times, then check for fuel leakage at any point in the fuel line.
33. Refill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed air from the cooling system with the heater valve open.
34. Do the crankshaft position (CKP) pattern clear/CKP pattern learn procedure.
35. Inspect the idle speed.
36. Inspect the ignition timing.
37. Enter the anti-theft codes for the audio system and the navigation system (if equipped).
38. Set the clock (on vehicles without navigation).
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.