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HOMESERVICE MANUALSACURA2008TSX AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTANTI-THEFT SYSTEMSOPENERSHOOD OPENER CABLE REPLACEMENT
2008 Acura TSX Automatic
Hood Opener Cable Replacement
2008 Acura TSX AutomaticSECTION Hood Opener Cable Replacement
NOTE:
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to scratch the body and related parts.
- Remove these items:
- Front fender trim (see FRONT FENDER TRIM REPLACEMENT )
- Front grille cover (see FRONT GRILLE REPLACEMENT )
- Front Inner fender (see FRONT INNER FENDER REPLACEMENT )
- Kick panel (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - DOOR AREAS )
- Disconnect the hood opener cable (A) from the hood latch (B) (see HOOD LATCH REPLACEMENT ).
- Using a clip remover, detach the clips (C, D), and remove the grommet (E) from the body, then remove the hood opener cable from the vehicle. Take care not to kink the cable.
- Install the cable in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Check if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace them with new ones.
- Route the cable through the holes (F) in the body and front fender bulkhead correctly.
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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.