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HOMESERVICE MANUALSACURA2008TSX AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE MECHANICALMECHANICALINTAKE MANIFOLD AND EXHAUST SYSTEMINTAKE MANIFOLD REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONREMOVAL ('06-08 MODELS)
2008 Acura TSX Automatic

Removal ('06-08 models)

2008 Acura TSX AutomaticSECTION Removal ('06-08 models)
  1. Disconnect the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor connector (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor Connector, Vacuum Hose, Breather Pipe And Intake Air Duct
    G05490298Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Disconnect the vacuum hose (B) and breather pipe (C), then remove the intake air duct (D).
  3. Remove the engine cover.
    Fig 2: Identifying Engine Cover With Bolts
    G05490299Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister hose (A) and brake booster vacuum hose (B).
    Fig 3: Identifying Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Hose And Brake Booster Vacuum Hose
    G05490300Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Remove the engine wire harness connectors and wire harness clamps from the intake manifold.
    • Throttle actuator connector
    • Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor connector
  6. Remove the harness holder (A), harness bracket (B), and harness clamp (C).
    Fig 4: Identifying Harness Holder, Harness Bracket And Harness Clamp
    G05490301Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Disconnect and plug the water bypass hoses.
    Fig 5: Identifying Water Bypass Hoses
    G05490302Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Remove the harness clamp (A) and the harness connector (B) from the intake manifold bracket, then remove the intake manifold bracket (C).
    Fig 6: Identifying Harness Clamp, Harness Connector And Intake Manifold Bracket
    G05490303Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Disconnect the vacuum hose.
    Fig 7: Identifying Vacuum Hose
    G05490304Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Remove the intake manifold.
    Fig 8: Identifying Intake Manifold With Bolts
    G05490305Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
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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.