Engine Installation

Special Tools Required 

• Universal eyelet 07AAK-SNAA120
• 1.8 support bolt 07AAK-SNAA500
• RDX engine support eyelet 07AAK-SNAA600
• RDX engine support mount pads 07AAK-STKA120
• Front subframe adapter VSB02C000016 *
• Engine support hanger, A and Reds AAR-T-12566 *

  * Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program, 1-888-424-6857.

1. Install the accessory brackets and tighten their bolts to the specified torque.
   Fig 1: Side Engine Mount Bracket, Lower Torque Rod Bracket And A/C Compressor Bracket With Torque Specifications

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2. Raise the vehicle on the lift, and position the engine/transmission assembly under the vehicle. Lower the vehicle and attach the universal eyelet (A) and transmission hook (B) to the chain hoist, then lift the engine into position.
   NOTE: Reinstall the mounting bolts/support nuts in the sequence given in the following steps. Failure to follow this sequence may cause excessive noise and vibration, and reduce engine mount life.
   Fig 2: Attaching Universal Eyelet And Transmission Hook To Chain Hoist

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3. Attach the engine support eyelet with the support bolt.
   Fig 3: Identifying Engine Support Eyelet

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4. Place the engine support mount pads over the hood edge cushions (A), and align the pins with the clip hole (B). Remove the lids from both sides of the cowl cover. Install the engine support hanger (AAR-T-12566), then attach the hook to the engine support eyelet. Tighten the wing nut (C) by hand to lift and support the engine/transmission assembly.
   Fig 4: Identifying Hood Edge Cushions And Wing Nut

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5. Loosen the upper torque rod mounting bolt (A).
   Fig 5: Identifying Upper Torque Rod Mounting Bolt

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6. Tighten the new side engine mount bracket mounting bolt and nut.
   Fig 6: Side Engine Mount Bracket Mounting Bolt And Nut With Torque Specifications

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7. Remove the chain hoist.
8. Remove the universal eyelet from the drive belt auto-tensioner.
   Fig 7: Identifying Universal Eyelet

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9. Remove the transmission hanger bracket (P/N 21232-RCT-A00).
   Fig 8: Identifying Transmission Hanger Bracket

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10. Install the transmission mount, then tighten the transmission mount stiffener mounting bolts (A) and the new transmission mount mounting bolts (B).
    Fig 9: Transmission Mount Stiffener Mounting Bolts And Transmission Mount Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications

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11. Tighten the new bolt and nuts (C).
12. Install the harness clamps (D).
13. Raise the vehicle on the lift to full height.
14. Using the subframe adapter (A) and a jack, raise the subframe up to the body.
    Fig 10: Raising Subframe Up To Body Using Subframe Adapter And Jack

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15. Loosely install the new 14 x 1.5 mm bolts (A), the 12 x 1.25 mm bolts (B), and the new 12 x 1.25 mm bolts (C).
    Fig 11: Subframe Bolts With Torque Specification

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16. Align all reference marks (A) on the front subframe (B) with the body, then tighten the bolts on the front subframe to the specified torque.
    Fig 12: Identifying Reference Marks On Front Subframe

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17. Remove the jack and front subframe adapter.
18. Install the lower torque rod, then tighten the new lower torque rod mounting bolts in the numbered sequence shown.
    Fig 13: Lower Torque Rod Mounting Bolt With Torque Specifications

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19. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
20. Remove the special tools from the engine and vehicle, then install the top corner clip to the front grille on both sides.
21. Tighten the upper torque rod mounting bolt.
    Fig 14: Upper Torque Rod Mounting Bolt With Torque Specifications

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22. Raise the vehicle on the lift to full height.
23. Install the bolts securing the steering gearbox mounting brackets.
    Fig 15: Steering Gearbox Mounting Bracket Bolts With Torque Specifications

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24. Install the power steering (P/S) fluid line bracket (A), and secure the hose with the hose clamps (B).
    Fig 16: Securing Hose With Hose Clamps With Torque Specifications

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25. Install the propeller shaft to the transfer companion flange (see PROPELLER SHAFT INSTALLATION ).
26. Install a new set ring on the end of each driveshaft, then install the driveshafts. Make sure each ring "clicks" into place in the differential and intermediate shaft.
27. Connect the lower arms to the knuckles (see step 8 under LOWER BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT ).
28. Connect the stabilizer links to the stabilizer bar (see STABILIZER LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
29. Install the three way catalytic converter (TWC) (A). Use new gaskets (B) and new self-locking nuts (C).
    Fig 17: Three Way Catalytic Converter And Self-Locking Nuts With Torque Specifications

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30. Install the splash shield.
    Fig 18: Identifying Splash Shield

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31. Install the front wheels.
32. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
33. Install the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) cooler hoses (A), and secure the hoses with the clips (B) (see ATF COOLER HOSE REPLACEMENT ).
    Fig 19: Automatic Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose And Ground Cable With Torque Specifications

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34. Install the ground cable (C).
35. Install the heater hoses.
    Fig 20: Identifying Heater Hoses

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36. Install the A/C compressor (A), then connect the A/C compressor clutch connector (B).
    Fig 21: A/C Compressor Clutch Connector And Compressor Bolts With Torque Specifications

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37. Install the radiator (see RADIATOR REPLACEMENT ).
38. Install the P/S pump (A), then install the P/S hose to the clamp (B).
    Fig 22: P/S Pump With Torque Specifications

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39. Install the drive belt (see DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
40. Install the shift cable (see SHIFT CABLE REPLACEMENT ).
41. Install the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister hose (A), brake booster vacuum hose (B), and vacuum hose (C).
    Fig 23: Identifying Evaporative Emission Canister Hose, Brake Booster Vacuum Hose And Vacuum Hose

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42. Install heater hose clamp bracket (A), then install the heater hoses to the clamps (B).
    Fig 24: Heater Hoses Clamps And Bracket With Torque Specifications

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43. Connect the fuel feed hose (A) (see FUEL LINE/QUICK-CONNECT FITTING INSTALLATION ), then install the quick-connect fitting cover (B).
    Fig 25: Installing Quick-Connect Fitting Cover

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44. Install the under-hood fuse/relay box to the bracket.
    Fig 26: Installing Under-Hood Fuse/Relay Box To Bracket

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45. Connect the powertrain control module (PCM) connectors (A) and engine wire harness connector (B).
    Fig 27: Identifying Powertrain Control Module Connector And Engine Wire Harness Connector

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46. Install the harness clamps (C).
47. Install the battery cables (A) to the under-hood fuse/relay box.
    Fig 28: Identifying Battery Cables And Harness Connector

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48. Connect the harness connector (B).
49. Install the air bypass outlet pipe (A).
    Fig 29: Identifying Air Bypass Outlet Pipe

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50. Install the charge air cooler cover front bracket (A), then install the charge air cooler cover (B).
    Fig 30: Charge Air Cooler Cover Front Bracket And Charge Air Cooler Cover With Torque Specifications

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51. Install the battery base (A), then install the harness clamps (B) and relay block (C).
    Fig 31: Battery Base, Harness Clamps And Relay Block With Torque Specifications

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52. Install the air cleaner housing assembly (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
53. Install the battery. Clean the battery posts and cable terminals, then assemble them, and apply grease to prevent corrosion.
54. Move the shift lever to each gear, and verify that the A/T gear position indicator follows the transmission range switch.
55. 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.
56. Refill the engine with engine oil (see step 4 under ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT ).
57. Refill the transmission with ATF (see ATF REPLACEMENT ).
58. Refill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed air from the cooling system with the heater valve open (see step 6 under COOLANT REPLACEMENT ).
59. Do the PCM reset procedure (see HDS CLEAR COMMAND ).
60. Do the crankshaft position (CKP) pattern clear/CKP pattern learn procedure (see HDS CLEAR COMMAND ).
61. Inspect the idle speed (see IDLE SPEED INSPECTION ).
62. Inspect the ignition timing (see IGNITION TINNING INSPECTION ).
63. Check the wheel alignment (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).
64. Set the clock (on vehicles without navigation).