Removal - Acura 3.5 RL Manual

Engine Removal/Installation

Removal

Make sure jacks and safety stands are placed properly
and hoist brackets are attached to the correct positions
on the engine.
Make sure the vehicle will not roll off stands and fall
while you are working under it.
CAUTION:
Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted sur-
faces.
Unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding
the connector portion to avoid damage.
Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection.
Also, be sure that they do not contact other wiring
or hoses or interfere with other parts.
NOTE: Do the PCM Memory Setting after reconnecting
the battery (see section
1. Move the front passenger's seat forward.
2. '96 - 98 models: Remove the support struts from the
hood. Fix the hood in a vertical position, then rein-
stall the support struts by using 6 x 1.0 mm bolts.
'99 - 01 models: Remove the hood (see page 20-73).
11).
6 x 1.0 mm bolt
SUPPORT
STRUT
3. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio,
then write down the frequencies for the radio's pre-
set buttons.
4. Disconnect the battery negative terminal first, then
the positive terminal.
5. Remove the strut brace.
STRUT BRACE
6. Remove the engine cover.
NOTE: Tighten the bolts/nuts on the engine cover in
the numbered sequence shown (
6 x 1.0 mm
9.8 N-m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.2 Ibf-ft)
ENGINE COVER
6 x 1.0 mm
9.8 N-m (1.0 kgf-m,
7.2 Ibf-ft)
8 x 1.25 mm
22 N-m (2.2 kgf-m,
16 Ibf-ft)
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