Hi everybody,

I am trying to replace the starter on my 04 Accord and of course I cannot reach it without first removing the front section of the intake manifold. I have removed the three bolts and 2 lugs holding the main frame in place (1st picture). However, the intake manifold is attached to another part at the bottom right (circled in green). I have removed 4 bolts/lugs that I can find holding the connection between the intake manifold and the other part in place. I know I am missing another bolt or something because the intake manifold wouldn't budge. What am I missing? Any help would be appreciated.

 

There a bolt that needs to be remove from the intake manifold bracket. The bracket is located under the throttle body area.

 

Okay I removed the bolt from the intake manifold bracket. Unfortunately I still can't remove the intake manifold. The intake manifold is still attached to the throttle body and the throttle body is attached to a whole bunch of other parts. I think that's the problem. I was hoping I had removed all the bolts connecting the throttle body to the intake manifold in the last three pics above. That way I don't have to disconnect all the things connecting the rest of the car to the throttle body. Does anybody know how to disconnect the throttle body from the intake manifold? If this is not the way to go, is my only option to remove the throttle body from the rest of the car?

 

Suggest geting a download manual (automanualsource.com) for $22. It will provide detailed guidance on this job and future efforts.

good luck

 

Nevermnid I got it people! Thanks!

 

Please don't leave us hanging like that .....what was it or what did you do?