2004-2005 Acura TL COLD AIR SYSTEM Installation Instructions

Download Part Number 21-513 2004-2005 Acura TL. 1) Getting started a) Make sure vehicle is parked on a level surface. b) Set parking brake. c) Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio. d) Disconnect both positive and negative battery terminals. e) If engine has run within the past two hours let it cool down. 2) Removing the stock air inlet system a) Before removing any of the O.E. components, label each individual part so that no components become mixed up during the installation process . b) Remove plastic shrouding covering the battery. Remove the plastic air scoop in front of the battery by pulling out the two retaining clips and lifting scoop straight out. c) Remove the battery tie down and the two J- bolts securing it. Carefully lift the battery out of the engine compartment and set aside in a safe place. d) Unclip the plastic battery shroud from the positive terminal wire and remove the shroud. e) Loosen the hose clamp on the throttle body and unhook the wiring harness. Remove the stock breather hose from the inlet tube. f) Remove the plastic clips holding the wiring harness to the throttle body side of the air filter housing. g) Pull the inlet tube off the throttle body. Remove the four screws holding the top of the air filter housing to the lower air filter housing h) Remove wire clamp from the lower air box bracket i) Remove the two bolts securing the lower air filter housing and remove housing. Pull up and remove the rubber sleeve connecting the air filter housing to the resonator below. j) Remove the breather hose from the rear valve cover.