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Engine Installation

  1. Install the accessory brackets and tighten their bolts and nuts to the specified torques.
    Fig 1: Installing Accessory Brackets With Torque Specifications
    G01402694Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Position the engine/transmission assembly 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 subframe (A). Align the reference lines (B) on the subframe with the bolt head center, then tighten the bolts.
    Fig 2: Installing Subframe With Torque Specifications
    G01402695Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Tighten the rear mount mounting bolts.
    Fig 3: Tightening Rear Mount Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G01402696Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Lower the vehicle on the hoist.
  6. Tighten the side engine mount bracket mounting nuts.
    Fig 4: Tightening Side Engine Mount Bracket Mounting Nuts With Torque Specifications
    G01402697Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Tighten the transmission mount bracket mounting bolt/nuts.
    Fig 5: Tightening Transmission Mount Bracket Mounting Bolt/Nuts (M/T) With Torque Specifications
    G01402698Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
    Fig 6: Tightening Transmission Mount Bracket Mounting Bolt/Nuts (A/T) With Torque Specifications
    G01402699Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
    Fig 7: Tightening Transmission Mount Bracket Mounting Bolt/Nuts (CVT) With Torque Specifications
    G01402700Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Tighten the front mount mounting bolt.
    Fig 8: Tightening Front Mount Mounting Bolt With Torque Specifications
    G01402701Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Remove the chain hoist from the engine.
  10. Raise the vehicle on the hoist to full height.
  11. Install a new spring clip on the end of each driveshaft, then install the driveshafts. Make sure each clip "clicks" into place on the differential and intermediate shafts.
  12. Connect the suspension lower arm ball joints, and stabilizer links (see STABILIZER LINK ).
  13. A/T: Install the shift control cable (A), then install the shift cable covers (B).
    Fig 9: Installing Shift Control Cable (A/T) With Torque Specifications
    G01402702Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  14. D17A2 engine: Install the exhaust pipe A/three way catalytic converter (TWC) assembly (A); use new gaskets (B) and new self locking nuts (C). Connect the primary heated oxygen sensor (primary HO2S) connector (D) and secondary heated oxygen sensor (secondary HO2S) connector (E).
    Fig 10: Installing Exhaust Pipe A/TWC Assembly (D17A2 Engine) With Torque Specifications
    G01402703Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  15. D17A6 engine: Install exhaust pipe A/TWC assembly (A); use new gaskets (B) and new self locking nuts (C). Connect the third HO2S connector (D).
    Fig 11: Installing Exhaust Pipe A/TWC Assembly (D17A6 Engine) With Torque Specifications
    G01402704Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  16. D17A1 engine: Install the exhaust pipe/muffler assembly (A); use a new gasket (B).
    Fig 12: Installing Exhaust Pipe/Muffler Assembly (D17A1 Engine) With Torque Specifications
    G01402705Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  17. Install the splash shield.
    Fig 13: Installing Splash Shield
    G01402706Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  18. Install the front tires/wheels.
  19. Lower the hoist.
  20. A/T, CVT: Install the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) cooler hoses.
    Fig 14: Installing ATF Cooler Hoses (A/T, CVT)
    G01402707Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  21. Install the heater hose.
    Fig 15: Installing Heater Hose
    G01402708Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  22. Install the upper radiator hose (A), lower radiator hose (B), heater hose (C), and ground cable (D).
    Fig 16: Installing Upper Radiator Hose With Torque Specifications
    G01402709Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  23. Install the A/C compressor (A), then install the alternator lower bracket (B).
    Fig 17: Installing A/C Compressor With Torque Specifications
    G01402710Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  24. Install the A/C hose bracket (A) and power steering (P/S) hose bracket (B).
    Fig 18: Installing A/C Hose Bracket
    G01402711Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  25. Loosely install the alternator.
  26. Adjust the alternator belt tension or the alternator-compressor belt tension (see ALTERNATOR BELT ) .
  27. Loosely install the P/S pump belt and pump.
  28. Adjust the P/S pump belt (see PUMP BELT INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT ).
  29. Push the engine control module (ECM)/powertrain control module (PCM) connectors through the bulkhead, then install the grommet (A).
    Fig 19: Installing Grommet
    G01402712Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  30. Install the harness clamps (B).
  31. Connect the ECM/PCM connectors.
    Fig 20: Connecting ECM/PCM Connectors
    G01402713Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  32. Install the glove box stops and glove box.
  33. Install the cruise control actuator cable, then adjust it (see CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR CABLE ADJUSTMENT ).
  34. Install the throttle cable (see THROTTLE CABLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ), then adjust it (see THROTTLE CABLE ADJUSTMENT ).
  35. Install the brake booster vacuum hose.
    Fig 21: Installing Brake Booster Vacuum Hose
    G01402714Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  36. Install the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister hose.
    Fig 22: Installing EVAP Canister Hose
    G01402715Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  37. CVT: Install the shift cable (A) using the plastic washer (B), washer (C), and spring pin (D).
    Fig 23: Installing Shift Cable (CVT) With Torque Specifications
    G01402716Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  38. M/T: Install the select cable (A) and shift cable (B) using the plastic washers (C), washers (D), and new cotter pins (E).
    Fig 24: Installing Select Cable (M/T) With Torque Specifications
    G01402717Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  39. M/T: Install the clutch slave cylinder (A) and clutch line bracket mounting bolt (B).
    Fig 25: Installing Clutch Slave Cylinder (M/T) With Torque Specifications
    G01402718Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  40. Install the battery base.
  41. Install the intake air duct (A) and ground cable (B).
    Fig 26: Installing Intake Air Duct
    G01402719Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  42. Install the battery cable (A) on the under-hood fuse/relay box, then install the harness clamps (B).
    Fig 27: Installing Battery Cable
    G01402720Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  43. Install the intake resonator.
    Fig 28: Installing Intake Resonator
    G01402721Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  44. Clean the battery posts and cable terminals with sandpaper. Connect the negative cable, then positive cable and apply grease to prevent corrosion.
  45. A/T, CVT: Move the shift lever to each gear, and verify that the A/T gear position indicator follows the transmission range switch.
  46. M/T: Check that the transmission shifts into gear smoothly.
  47. Inspect for fuel leaks. Turn the ignition switch ON (II) (do not operate the starter) so that 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.
  48. Refill the engine with new engine oil (see ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT ).
  49. Refill the transmission fluid:
  50. Refill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed air from the cooling system with the heater valve open (see step 10 on COOLANT REPLACEMENT ).
  51. Perform the ECM/PCM idle learn procedure (see ECM/PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE ).
  52. Check the wheel alignment (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT PROCEDURES ).
  53. Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter the customer's radio station presets.
  54. Set the clock.
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