Engine Installation

Special Tools Required 

• Frame positioning guide pin 070AG-SJAA10S
• Front subframe adapter EQS02BMDXSB0 *
• Engine support hanger A and Reds AAR-T-12566 *
• Engine hanger balance bar VSB02C000019 *
• Engine hanger adapter set VSB02C000031 *

  * These special tools are available through the Acura Tool and Equipment program, 1-888-424-6857.

1. Install the engine mount bracket and accessory brackets, and tighten their bolts to the specified torque.
   Fig 1: Engine Mount Bracket And Accessory Brackets With Torque Specifications

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2. Position the engine/transmission under the vehicle. Be sure that they are properly aligned. Carefully lower the vehicle until the engine and transmission are properly positioned in the engine compartment. Make sure the vehicle is not resting on any part of the engine or transmission. Lift and support the engine with a chain hoist (A), and carefully raise the engine/transmission into place.
   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: Identifying Chain Hoist

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3. Remove the service caps (A) for the front damper flange nuts from the cowl cover (B). Position the engine hanger adapters (VSB02C000031) with the "FRONT" mark facing forward over the damper flange nuts.
   Fig 3: Identifying Engine Hanger Adapters (VSB02C000031)

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4. Install the engine hanger balance bar (VSB02C000019); attach the front arm (A) to the front cylinder head with a spacer (B) and 10 x 1.25 mm bolt (C), attach the rear arm (D) to the rear cylinder head with 8 x 1.25 mm bolt (E).
   Fig 4: Identifying Engine Hanger Balance Bar (VSB02C000019)

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5. Install the engine support hanger (AAR-T-12566) to the vehicle, and attach the hook to the slotted hole in the engine hanger balance bar. Tighten the wing nut (F) by hand to lift and support the engine/transmission.
6. Install new mounting bolts into the upper half of the side engine mount bracket. Tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
   Fig 5: Side Engine Mount Bracket Mounting Bolts With Torque Specification

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7. Remove the chain hoist, then raise the vehicle on the lift .
8. Using the subframe adapter (EQS02BMDXSB0) and a jack, raise the front subframe up to the body.
   Fig 6: Subframe Adapter (EQS02BMDXSB0) And Jack With Torque Specifications

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9. Loosely install the new front subframe mounting bolts (four) (B), the 12 x 1.25 mm bolts (six) (C) (D), and the stiffeners (E).
10. Loosely tighten the right rear subframe mounting bolt (A); insert the frame positioning guide pin (070AG-SJAA10S) through the positioning hole (B) on the rear stiffener, through the positioning hole (C) on the subframe, and into the positioning hole (D) on the body, then tighten the subframe mounting bolt.
    Fig 7: Right Rear Subframe Mounting Bolt And Frame Positioning Guide Pin (070AG-SJAA10S) With Torque Specifications

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11. Loosely tighten the left rear subframe mounting bolt in the same manner in step  10.
12. Loosely tighten the right and left front subframe mounting bolts.
13. Loosen the right rear mounting bolt, then tighten the bolt to the specified torque.
14. Tighten the left rear mounting bolt to the specified torque.
15. Tighten the right and left front mounting bolts to the specified torque.
16. Check that the positioning holes and slot are aligned using the frame positioning guide pin.
17. Tighten the rear and front stiffener mounting bolts to the specified torque.
18. Remove the jack and front subframe adapter.
19. Tighten the transmission lower mount bolts (A) and ground cable (B).
    Fig 8: Transmission Lower Mount Bolts And Ground Cable With Torque Specifications

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20. Tighten the rear mount bolts (A) and power steering line bracket (B).
    Fig 9: Rear Mount Bolts And Power Steering Line Bracket With Torque Specifications

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21. Tighten the front mount bolts (A), then connect the front engine mount control solenoid valve tube (B).
    Fig 10: Front Mount Bolts And Front Engine Mount Control Solenoid Valve Tube With Torque Specification

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22. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
23. Loosen the mounting bolts for the upper half of the side engine mount bracket, then retighten them to the specified torque.
    Fig 11: Side Engine Mount Bracket Mounting Bolts Tightening Torque With Torque Specification

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24. Remove the engine support hanger and engine hanger balance bar.
25. Install the A/C compressor (A), then connect the A/C compressor clutch connector (B).
    Fig 12: A/C Compressor And A/C Compressor Clutch Connector With Torque Specification

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26. Install the radiator (see RADIATOR AND FAN REPLACEMENT ).
27. Raise the vehicle on the lift .
28. Install the power steering (P/S) hose (A).
    Fig 13: Identifying Power Steering (P/S) Hose

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29. Connect the power steering pressure switch connector.
    Fig 14: Identifying Power Steering Pressure Switch Connector

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30. Install the transfer assembly (see TRANSFER ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION ).
31. Install the propeller shaft onto the transfer shaft flange (see PROPELLER SHAFT INSTALLATION ).
32. Wipe the driveshaft clean. 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.
33. Connect the suspension lower arms to the knuckles (see step 9 on REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
34. Connect the tie-rod end ball joints to the knuckles (see step 28 on STEERING GEARBOX INSTALLATION ).
35. Connect the stabilizer links to the dampers (see STABILIZER LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
36. Install exhaust pipe A using new gaskets (B) and new self-locking nuts (C).
    Fig 15: Exhaust Pipe, Gaskets And Self-Locking Nuts With Torque Specifications

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37. With active damper system: Connect the front suspension stroke sensor connectors (A), then install the harness clamps (B).
    Fig 16: Identifying Front Suspension Stroke Sensor Connectors And Harness Clamps

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38. Install the front subframe stiffener using hew bolts.
    Fig 17: Front Subframe Stiffener And Bolts With Torque Specification

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

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40. Install the front wheels.
41. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
42. Install the upper radiator hose (A) and lower radiator hose (B).
    Fig 19: Identifying Upper Radiator Hose And Lower Radiator Hose

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43. Install the heater hoses.
    Fig 20: Identifying Heater Hoses

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44. Install the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) cooler hoses to the transmission, and secure the hoses with the clamps.
    NOTE: Check the installation location of the clamps (see ATF COOLER HOSE REPLACEMENT ).
    Fig 21: Identifying Automatic Transmission Fluid Cooler Hoses

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45. Install the connector bracket to the front cylinder head.
    Fig 22: Connector Bracket Bolt With Torque Specification

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46. Install the bracket (A) to the rear cylinder head.
    Fig 23: Rear Cylinder Head Bracket Bolts With Torque Specification

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47. Install the power steering (P/S) pump outlet hose (A) with a new O-ring (B), and install the P/S pump inlet hose (C).
    Fig 24: Power Steering Pump Outlet Hose, O-Ring And P/S Pump Inlet Hose With Torque Specification

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48. Install the P/S hose clamp (D) to the cylinder head cover.
49. Install the drive belt (see DRIVE BELT INSPECTION ).
50. Connect the powertrain control module (PCM) connectors (A) and engine wire harness connector (B), then install the harness clamps (C).
    Fig 25: Identifying Powertrain Control Module Connectors, Engine Wire Harness Connector And Harness Clamps

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51. Install the PCM cover (A), then install the bracket (B).
    Fig 26: Identifying PCM Cover And Bracket

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52. Install the coolant reservoir to the bracket.
53. Install the alternator cable (A) to the main under-hood fuse box.
    Fig 27: Identifying Alternator Cable

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54. Align the reference mark (A) on the steering joint and steering gearbox pinion shaft. Connect the steering joint (B) to the steering gearbox pinion shaft (C). Tighten the steering joint bolt.
    Fig 28: Align Reference Mark On Steering Joint And Steering Gearbox Pinion Shaft With Torque Specification

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55. Install the steering joint cover (D).
56. Install the steering wheel (see STEERING WHEEL INSTALLATION ).
57. Install the brake booster vacuum hose-(A) and evaporative emission (EVAP) canister hose (B).
    Fig 29: Identifying Brake Booster Vacuum Hose And Evaporative Emission Canister Hose

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58. Connect the EVAP canister purge valve connector (C).
59. Connect the fuel feed hose (A) (see FUEL LINE/QUICK-CONNECT FITTING INSTALLATION ), then install the quick-connect fitting cover (B).
    Fig 30: Identifying Fuel Feed Hose And Quick-Connect Fitting Cover

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60. Install the shift cable (see SHIFT CABLE REPLACEMENT ).
61. Install the positive starter cable (A).
    Fig 31: Positive Starter Cable With Torque Specification

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62. Install the battery base (A), then install the harness clamps (B).
    Fig 32: Battery Base And Harness Clamps With Torque Specification

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63. Install the harness clamps (A) then install the main under-hood fuse box (B).
    Fig 33: Identifying Harness Clamps And Main Under-Hood Fuse Box

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64. Install the air cleaner assembly (see AIR CLEANER ELEMENT INSPECTION/ REPLACEMENT ).
65. Install the air intake duct (A), then install the breather pipe (B).
    Fig 34: Identifying Air Intake Duct And Breather Pipe

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66. Install the engine cover.
    Fig 35: Identifying Engine Cover

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67. Install the bulkhead cover (see FRONT BULKHEAD COVER REPLACEMENT ).
68. Install the service caps on the cowl cover.
69. Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure (See RECONNECTION ).
70. Refill the engine with engine oil (see step 4 on ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT ).
71. Refill the transmission with ATF (see ATF REPLACEMENT ).
72. Install the return hose to the power steering fluid reservoir. Refill the power steering system fluid (see FLUID REPLACEMENT ).
73. Move the shift lever to each gear, and verify that the A/T gear position indicator follows the transmission range switch.
74. Check 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 three times, then check for fuel leaks at any point in the fuel line.
75. Refill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed air from the cooling system with the heater valve open (see step 10 on COOLANT REPLACEMENT ).
76. Do the crankshaft position (CKP) pattern clear/CKP pattern learn procedure (see CRANK (CKP) PATTERN CLEAR/CRANK (CKP) PATTERN LEARN ).
77. Inspect the idle speed (see IDLE SPEED INSPECTION ).
78. Inspect the ignition timing (see IGNITION TIMING INSPECTION ).
79. Do the headlight initial position learning procedure (see HEADLIGHT INITIAL POSITION LEARNING PROCEDURE ).