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HOMESERVICE MANUALSACURA2011TSX SPORT WAGON L4-2.4LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE, COOLING AND EXHAUSTCOOLING SYSTEMRADIATORSERVICE AND REPAIRRADIATOR REPLACEMENT
2011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon L4-2.4L
Radiator Replacement
2011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon L4-2.4LSECTION Radiator Replacement
Radiator Replacement
1. Drain the engine coolant Service and Repair.
2. Raise the vehicle on the lift to full height.
3. Remove the front splash shield.
4. Disconnect the lower radiator hose (A).
5. Disconnect the fan motor connectors (B) and the ECT sensor 2 connector (C), then remove the harness clamps (D).
6. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
7. Remove the front grille cover Front Grille Cover Replacement.
8. Remove the clips (A) securing the intake air duct cover.
9. Disconnect the upper radiator hose (B).
10. Disconnect the coolant reservoir hose (A) and remove the radiator upper brackets (B).
11. Remove the A/C condenser upper mounting bolts (C) and loosen the A/C condenser lower mounting bolts (D).
12. Pull up the radiator, then remove the radiator fan shroud assembly (A), the A/C condenser fan shroud assembly (B), and ETC sensor 2 (C).
13. Reassemble the radiator with new O-ring (D).
14. Install the radiator. Make sure the lower cushions (E) are set securely.
15. Set the A/C condenser in place, then tighten the upper mounting bolts (A) and the A/C condenser lower mounting bolts (B).
16. Connect the coolant reservoir hose (C) and install the radiator upper brackets (D).
17. Connect the upper radiator hose (A).
18. Install the clips (B) securing the intake air duct cover.
19. Install the front grille cover Front Grille Cover Replacement.
20. Raise the vehicle on the lift to full height.
21. Connect the fan motor connectors (A) and the ECT sensor 2 connector (B), then install the harness clamps (C).
22. Connect the lower radiator hose (D).
23. Install the front splash shield.
24. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
25. Refill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed the air from the cooling system Service and Repair.
26. Clean up any spilled engine coolant.
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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.