2002 Acura RSX Type-S 2.0L Intake Manifold Stud Removal 

Glad you found the video helpful. Good luck with the future starter replacement! - Dutch

Hi Eric! Good questions. We only had this one instance where we have had to do this (so far). One stud came loose quite easily and the other was a bit more challenging and the vice-grips wanted to strip loose. We had to really clamp down excessively on that second stud to get it to not slip. My recommendation would be to spray each stud liberally with a penetration oil and let it work into the stud threads for a half hour or so. Be careful to try and not get that penetration oil on the smooth part of the stud so it doesn't cause problems with gripping it with the vice-grips later. Installing the studs back on was just the reverse of removing them. I am sure there is some kind of torque spec or special tool for it, but we just tightened them down as best we could with the vice grips. The nuts will pull your manifold in tight against the gasket and prevent any leaks. Hope this helps!

Hello and thank you for watching the video! For us, we didn't have those bolts in place (previous owner must have been at this before). The manual simply states to remove the two bolts that go up into the underside of the intake manifold. That is a tricky feat. My suggestion would be plenty of elbow room and long extensions with a universal to allow the socket to be accessed at an angle. It isn't a fun area to be working in, but it is possible to do this as we did reinstall using this method. Good luck! -Dutch

Thank you for the speedy response and the video I ended up taking the 2 screw from underneath and when lifting the manifold I broke the knock sensor. This is one heck of a project for a beginner.

@@habibiSD Yea it isn't the best area to be working in. Things are tight in proximity and not easy to get at. Kudos to you for tackling the project thought...this is how we learn! -Dutch

Did u ever find your answer I'm in the same boat lol

Yes in the base model is really easy . Just do it take out the radiator support 3 bolts lift it up and move it towards the front , take the plastic manifold out its 6 bolt . Really easy job