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Starter Removal and Installation: Installation

  1. Install the two bolts holding the starter.
  2. Connect the starter cable (A) from the B terminal on the solenoid, then connect the BLK/WHT wire (B) from the S terminal. Make sure the crimped side of the ring terminal is facing out.

    K20A3 engine 

    Fig 1: Installing Two Bolts Holding Starter And Torque Specifications- K20A3 Engine
    G03650010Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    K20A2, k20Z1 engines 

    Fig 2: Installing Two Bolts Holding Starter And Torque Specifications- K20A2, k20Z1 Engines
    G03650011Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. K20A2, K20Z1 engines: Install the bolt (A) securing the harness bracket, then Install the intake manifold brackets (B).
    Fig 3: Installing Bolt Securing Harness Bracket And Intake Manifold Brackets With Specified Torques
    G03650012Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. K20A2, K20Z1 engines: Install the front subframe damper.
    Fig 4: Installing Front Subframe Damper And Torque Specifications
    G03650013Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. K20A3 engine: Connect the bolt securing the harness bracket.
    Fig 5: Connecting Bolt Securing Harness Bracket And Torque Specifications
    G03650014Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Connect the knock sensor connector.
  7. Connect the positive cable to the battery first, then connect the negative cable.
  8. Start the engine to make sure the starter operates properly.
  9. Enter the anti-theft codes for the radio, then enter the customer's radio station presets.
  10. Set the clock.
  11. 2002-2004 models: Do the engine control module (ECM) /powertrain control module (PCM) idle learn procedure (see ECM/PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE ).
  12. Do the power window control unit reset procedure (see RESETTING THE POWER WINDOW CONTROL UNIT ).