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Engine Installation

  1. Install the accessory brackets, and tighten their bolts to the specified torques.
    Fig 1: Installing Accessory Brackets And Torque Specifications
    G03650173Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Position the engine under the vehicle. Attach the chain hoist to the engine, then lift the engine into position in the vehicle.
    NOTE: Reinstall the mounting bolts/support nuts in the sequence given. Failure to follow this sequence may cause excessive noise and vibration, and reduce bushing life.
  3. Install the A/C compressor (A), and connect the compressor clutch connector (B).
    Fig 2: Installing A/C Compressor And Connecting Compressor Clutch Connector With Specified Torques
    G03650174Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Install the subframe (A). Align the reference lines (B) on the subframe with the bolt head center, then tighten the bolts.
    Fig 3: Installing Subframe And Torque Specifications
    G03650175Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Tighten the rear mount mounting bolts.

    Except 2005-2006 TYPE S Models: 

    Fig 4: Tightening Rear Mount Mounting Bolts
    G03650176Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    2005-2006 TYPE S Models: 

    Fig 5: 2005-2006 TYPE S Models And Torque Specifications
    G03650177Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Loosely tighten the new front mount bracket mounting bolt.
    Fig 6: Tightening Front Mount Bracket Mounting Bolt
    G03650178Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Lower the vehicle on the hoist.
  8. Tighten the upper bracket mounting bolt and nut.
    Fig 7: Tightening Upper Bracket Mounting Bolt And Nut
    G03650179Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Tighten the support bolt/nuts.

    M/T 2002-2003 Models: 

    Fig 8: M/T 2002-2003 Models And Torque Specifications
    G03650180Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    2004-2006 Models: 

    Fig 9: 2004-2006 Models And Torque Specifications
    G03650181Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    A/T 2002-2003 Models: 

    Fig 10: A/T 2002-2003 Models And Torque Specifications
    G03650182Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    2004-2006 Models: 

    Fig 11: 2004-2006 Models And Torque Specifications
    G03650183Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Raise the vehicle on the hoist to full height.
  11. Loosen the front engine mount bracket mounting bolt, then tighten it to the specified torque.
    Fig 12: Loosening Front Engine Mount Bracket Mounting Bolt And Torque Specifications
    G03650184Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  12. Lower the hoist.
  13. Remove the chain hoist from the engine.
  14. Raise the vehicle on the hoist to full height.
  15. Install the shift control cable (A) (A/T).
    Fig 13: Installing Shift Control Cable And Torque Specifications
    G03650185Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  16. Install the shift cable cover (B), then install the shift control cable bracket (C) (A/T).
  17. Install a new spring clip on the end of each driveshaft, then install the driveshaft. Make sure each clip "clicks" into place in the differential and intermediate shaft.
  18. Connect the suspension lower arm ball joints (see step 10 on KNUCKLE/HUB/WHEEL BEARING REPLACEMENT ) and stabilizer links (see STABILIZER LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  19. 2002-2004 models: Install the new flexible joint gasket (A).

    2005-2006 models: Check the flexible joint gasket (A) for damage. If the flexible joint gasket is damaged, replace the flexible joint gasket (see FLEXIBLE JOINT GASKET REPLACEMENT ).

    NOTE: Do not reuse the flexible joint gasket, when removing it.
    Fig 14: Checking Flexible Joint Gasket And Torque Specifications
    G03650186Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  20. Install the three way catalytic converter (TWO assembly (B); use new gasket (C) and new self locking nuts (D).
  21. Connect the air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor connector (E) and secondary heated oxygen sensor (secondary HO2S) connector (F).
  22. Install the radiator (see RADIATOR AND FAN REPLACEMENT ).
  23. Install the lower radiator hose.
    Fig 15: Installing Lower Radiator Hose
    G03650187Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  24. Tighten the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) filter mounting bolt (A), and install the ATF cooler hoses (B) (A/T).
    Fig 16: Installing ATF Cooler Hoses And Torque Specifications
    G03650188Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  25. Install the splash shield.
    Fig 17: Installing Splash Shield
    G03650189Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  26. Lower the vehicle on the hoist.
  27. Install the upper radiator hose (A) and heater hose (B).
    Fig 18: Installing Upper Radiator Hose And Heater Hose
    G03650190Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  28. Install the P/S pump.
    Fig 19: Installing P/S Pump And Torque Specifications
    G03650191Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  29. Install the bolt securing the power steering (P/S) hose bracket.
    Fig 20: Installing Bolt Securing Power Steering (P/S) Hose Bracket And Torque Specifications
    G03650192Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  30. Install the drive belt (see DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT ).
  31. Push the engine control module (ECM)/powertrain control module (PCM) connectors through the bulkhead, then install the grommet (A).
    Fig 21: Installing Grommet
    G03650193Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  32. Install the harness clamps (B).
  33. Connect the ECM/PCM connectors (A) and main wire harness connector (B).
    Fig 22: Connecting ECM/PCM Connectors And Main Wire Harness Connector
    G03650194Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  34. Install the throttle cable (see THROTTLE CABLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ), then adjust the cable (see THROTTLE CABLE ADJUSTMENT ).
  35. Install the cruise control actuator cable, then adjust the cable (see CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR/CABLE REPLACEMENT ).
  36. Install the brake booster vacuum hose (A) and the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister hose (B).
    Fig 23: Installing Brake Booster Vacuum Hose And Evaporative Emission Canister Hose
    G03650195Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  37. Install the fuel feed line (see FUEL LINE/QUICK-CONNECT FITTING INSTALLATION ).
  38. Install the select cable (A) and shift cable (B) using the plastic washers (C), washers (D), and new cotter pins (E) (M/T).
    Fig 24: Installing Select Cable And Shift Cable And Torque Specifications
    G03650196Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  39. Install the clutch slave cylinder (A) and clutch line bracket mounting bolt (B) (M/T).
    Fig 25: Installing Clutch Slave Cylinder And Clutch Line Bracket Mounting Bolt With Specified Torques
    G03650197Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  40. Install the battery cable (A) on the underhood fuse/relay box, then install the harness clamps (B).
    Fig 26: Installing Battery Cable On Under-Hood Fuse/Relay Box And Torque Specifications
    G03650198Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  41. Install the ground cable (C).
  42. Install the air intake duct.
    Fig 27: Installing Air Intake Duct
    G03650199Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  43. Install the air cleaner housing (A) and connect the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor connector (B).
    Fig 28: Installing Air Cleaner Housing
    G03650200Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  44. Install the breather hose (C).
  45. Install the intake manifold cover.
    Fig 29: Installing Intake Manifold Cover And Torque Specifications
    G03650201Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  46. Install the battery. Clean the battery posts and cable terminals with sandpaper, then assemble them and apply grease to prevent corrosion.
  47. Move the shift lever to each gear, and verify that the A/T gear position indicator follows the transmission range switch (A/T).
  48. Check that the transmission shifts into gear smoothly (M/T).
  49. Inspect for fuel leaks. Turn the ignition switch ON (II) (do not operate the starter) so the fuel pump runs for about 2 seconds and pressurizes the fuel line. Repeat this operation two or three times, then check for fuel leakage at any point in the fuel line.
  50. Refill the engine with engine oil (see step 3 on ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT ).
  51. Refill the transmission with fluid:
  52. Refill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed air from the cooling system with the heater valve open (see step 7 on COOLANT REPLACEMENT ).
  53. Do the ECM/PCM idle learn procedure (see ECM/PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE ).
  54. 2005-2006 models: Do the crankshaft position (CKP) pattern clear/CKP pattern learn procedure (see ECM/PCM RESET (2005-2006 MODELS) ).
  55. Inspect the idle speed (see IDLE SPEED INSPECTION ).
  56. Inspect the ignition timing (see IGNITION TIMING INSPECTION ).
  57. Check the wheel alignment (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).
  58. Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter the customer's audio presets.
  59. Do the power window control unit reset procedure (see RESETTING THE POWER WINDOW CONTROL UNIT ).
  60. Set the clock.
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