how do i open the spark plug caps on my 2004 acura tsx i know there are bolts but after you take out the bolts what is the next step.

im just so used to the old honda and nissan....

 

Use the search function and you should find a thread or two on this. It's a fairly simple job. You'll need a 5/8" spark plug socket (3/8" drive with rubber insert to assist in pulling the plug out; it's down there pretty far) with a 10" extension. Pay attention when you disassemble and you should have no trouble getting everything back where it belongs.

 

It's really, really easy. After you remove the four bolts on the black cover that has the Acura logo on it, you'll see four black oddly-shaped geometric things. Wipe those clean with a rag, and you'll see that the tops are shiny. Those are the coils. Unscrew the one bolt that each one has (two require a regular 10mm socket; two require a deep one or a wrench).

Carefully remove the plug wires from the right side, pressing the tab on the wire connector that faces the front of the car. Using a screwdriver or butterknife or a spatula, if that's what you've got laying around, carefully pry the weird shaped things that you disconnected the plugs from. Pull them out. Your spark plugs are in the holes underneath.

BTW, this is in our manual, with pics and everything.