Removal & Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Acura MDX and 2001 Acura MDX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Set No. 1 piston to TDC position (White mark on crankshaft aligns with pointer, and rear camshaft pulley mark and upper cover mark are aligned).
- Remove upper timing belt covers. Grind end of a battery hold-down bolt to a slight bevel. Install and hand-tighten bolt to hold belt tension adjuster position.
- Remove front camshaft pulley. Remove timing belt from front of camshaft pulley.
- Disconnect TDC 1/TDC 2 sensor connector, then remove back cover. Remove sensor from back cover.
- To install, reverse removal procedure.