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Removal - K20A3 Engine

  1. Remove the intake manifold cover.
    Fig 1: Removing Intake Manifold Cover
    G03650433Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Disconnect the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor connector (A), and remove the breather hose (B), then remove the air cleaner housing (C).
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor Connector
    G03650434Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Remove the throttle cover (A). Fully open the throttle link and cruise control link by hand, then remove the throttle cable (B) and cruise control actuator cable (C) from the links. Loosen the locknuts (D), and remove the cables from the bracket.
    Fig 3: Removing Throttle Cover
    G03650435Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Remove the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister hose (A) and brake booster vacuum hose (B).
    Fig 4: Removing Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Hose
    G03650436Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Remove the water bypass hoses, then plug the water bypass hoses.
    Fig 5: Removing Water Bypass Hoses
    G03650437Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Disconnect the intake manifold tuning (IMT) (intake manifold runner control (IMRC)) valve actuator control solenoid valve connector (A), then remove the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose (B) and IMT (IMRC) valve control solenoid valve mounting bolt (C).
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Intake Manifold Tuning
    G03650438Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Remove the front bumper (see FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  8. Disconnect the hood switch connector (A), then remove the air conditioning (A/C) line bracket mounting bolt (B), intake air duct mounting bolt (C), and harness clamps (D).
    Fig 7: Disconnecting Hood Switch Connector And Removing Air Conditioning Line Bracket Mounting Bolt, Intake Air Duct Mounting Bolt, And Harness Clamps
    G03650439Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Remove the upper bracket and cushion mounting bolts (A), then remove the bulkhead (B).
    Fig 8: Removing Upper Bracket And Cushion Mounting Bolts And Bulkhead
    G03650440Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Remove the engine wire harness connectors and wire harness clamps from the intake manifold.
    • Idle air control (IAC) valve connector
    • Throttle position (TP) sensor connector
    • Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor connector
    • Evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge valve connector
    • Intake manifold tuning (IMT) (Intake manifold runner control (IMRC)) valve position sensor connector
  11. Remove the intake manifold.
    Fig 9: Removing Intake Manifold
    G03650441Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
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