Engine Installation

Special Tools Required 

• Universal Lifting Eyelet 07AAK-SNAA120
• Engine Hanger Adapter VSB02C000015*
• Subframe Adapter VSB02C000016*
• CR-V Engine Hanger Adapter VSB02C000032*
• Engine Support Hanger, A and Reds AAR-T1256*

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

1. Install the accessory brackets, and tighten their bolts to the specified torque.
   Fig 1: Accessory Brackets And Bolts 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 lifting eyelet (A) and transmission hook (B) to the chain hoist, then lift the engine into position.
   NOTE: Reinstall the mounting bolts and 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 Universal Lifting Eyelet And Transmission Hook

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3. K24Z6 engine: Remove the bolts securing the install pipe component (A).
   Fig 3: Identifying Pipe Component (K24Z6 Engine)

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4. K24Z6 engine: Remove the bolt the securing the connector bracket (A) from the engine block.
   Fig 4: Identifying Connector Bracket (K24Z6 Engine)

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5. Attach the engine hanger adapter (VSB02C000015) to the threaded hole (A) in the cylinder head.
   Fig 5: Attaching Engine Hanger Adapter (VSB02C000015) To Threaded Hole In Cylinder Head

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   This illustration is of the K24Z1 engine. 

6. Remove both lids (A) from the cowl cover. Position the engine hanger adapters (VSB02C000032) over the damper flange nuts.
   Fig 6: Identifying Engine Hanger Adapters (VSB02C000032) And Lids

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7. Install the A and Reds engine support hanger (AAR-T1256), then attach the hook to the slotted hole in the hanger adapter. Tighten the wing nut (A) by hand to lift and support the engine/transmission assembly.
   NOTE: Be careful when working around the windshield.
   Fig 7: Attaching Slotted Hole In Hanger Adapter

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8. Loosen the upper torque rod mounting bolt (A).
   Fig 8: Identifying Upper Torque Rod Mounting Bolt

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9. Tighten the new side engine mount bracket mounting bolt and nut.
   Fig 9: Engine Mount Bracket Mounting Bolt And Nut With Torque Specification

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10. Remove the chain hoist.
11. Remove the universal lifting eyelet.
    Fig 10: Identifying Universal Lifting Eyelet

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12. Remove the transmission hanger bracket (P/N 21232-RCT-AOO) (A) and the washer (B).
    Fig 11: Identifying Transmission Hanger Bracket And Washer

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13. Install the transmission mount bracket (A), then install the ground cable (B).
    Fig 12: Transmission Mount Bracket And Ground Cable With Torque Specifications

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14. Install the transmission mount, then tighten the transmission mount stiffener mounting bolts (A) and the new transmission mount mounting bolts (B).
    Fig 13: Transmission Mount Stiffener Mounting Bolts And Transmission Mount Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications

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15. Tighten the new bolt and nuts (C).
16. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
17. Using the subframe adapter (A) and a jack, raise the subframe up to the body.
    Fig 14: Identifying Subframe Adapter

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18. Loosely install the new 14 x 1.5 mm bolts (A).
    Fig 15: Subframe Adapter And Bolts With Torque Specifications

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19. 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 16: Aligning Marks On Front Subframe

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20. Tighten the new subframe mounting bolts (A) on both sides.
    Fig 17: Subframe Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications

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21. Install the lower torque rod, then tighten the new lower torque rod mounting bolts in the numbered sequence shown.
    Fig 18: Lower Torque Rod Mounting Bolts And Lower Torque Rod With Torque Specification

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22. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
23. Remove the engine support hanger from the vehicle, and the adapter from the cylinder head. Install the connector bracket (K24Z6 engine).
24. Tighten the upper torque rod mounting bolt.
    Fig 19: Upper Torque Rod Mounting Bolt With Torque Specification

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25. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
26. Install the ATF cooler hose (see ATF COOLER HOSE REPLACEMENT ).
27. Install the A/C compressor (A), then connect the A/C compressor clutch connector (B).
    Fig 20: A/C Compressor And A/C Compressor Clutch Connector With Torque Specification

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28. Install the bolts securing the left steering gearbox mounting bracket.
    Fig 21: Steering Gearbox Mounting Bracket (Left) With Torque Specification

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29. Install the bolts securing the right steering gearbox mounting bracket.
    Fig 22: Steering Gearbox Mounting Bracket (Right) With Torque Specification

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30. Install the power steering (P/S) fluid line bracket (A), and secure the hose with the hose clamps (B).
    Fig 23: Power Steering (P/S) Fluid Line Bracket And Hose Clamps With Torque Specification

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31. 4WD model: Install the propeller shaft (see PROPELLER SHAFT INSTALLATION ).
32. Install a new set ring on the end of each driveshaft, then install the driveshafts (see FRONT DRIVESHAFT INSTALLATION ). Make sure each ring "clicks" into place in the differential and intermediate shaft.
33. Connect the lower arms to the knuckles (see step 8 under BUSHING REPLACEMENT ).
34. Connect the stabilizer links to the stabilizer bar (see STABILIZER LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
35. Install the shift cable (see step 39 under TRANSMISSION INSTALLATION ).
36. Install the three way catalytic converter (TWC).
    • K24Z1 engine (see CATALYTIC CONVERTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
    • K24Z6 engine (see UNDER-FLOOR TWC REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
37. Install the splash shield (see FRONT SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT ).
38. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
39. Install the heater hoses.

    K24Z1 engine 

    Fig 24: Identifying Heater Hoses (K24Z1 Engine)

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    K24Z6 engine 

    Fig 25: Identifying Heater Hoses (K24Z6 Engine)

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40. Remove the front bulkhead, then install the radiator (see RADIATOR REPLACEMENT ).
41. Install the P/S pump (A), then install the P/S hose to the clamp (B).
    Fig 26: P/S Pump And Clamp With Torque Specification

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42. Install the drive belt (see DRIVE BELT INSPECTION ).
43. Connect the fuel feed hose (A) (see FUEL LINE/QUICK-CONNECT FITTING INSTALLATION ), then install the quick-connect fitting cover (B).

    K24Z1 engine 

    Fig 27: Identifying Fuel Feed Hose And Quick-Connect Fitting Cover (K24Z1 Engine)

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    K24Z6 engine 

    Fig 28: Identifying Fuel Feed Hose And Quick-Connect Fitting Cover (K24Z6 Engine)

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44. Install the install pipe component (A) (K24Z6 engine), then install the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister hose (B) and the brake booster vacuum hose (C).

    K24Z1 engine 

    Fig 29: Identifying Evaporative Emission Canister Hose And Brake Booster Vacuum Hose (K24Z1 Engine)

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    K24Z6 engine 

    Fig 30: Identifying Evaporative Emission Canister Hose And Brake Booster Vacuum Hose (K24Z6 Engine)

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45. Install the powertrain control module (PCM) bracket (A), then install the harness clamp (B).
    Fig 31: Powertrain Control Module Bracket And Harness Clamp With Torque Specification

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46. Connect the PCM connectors (A) and the engine wire harness connector (B).
    Fig 32: Identifying PCM Connectors And Engine Wire Harness Connector

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47. Install the harness clamps (C).
48. Install the PCM (A), then install the PCM cover (B).
    Fig 33: PCM Cover And Harness Clamps With Torque Specification

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49. Install the battery cables (A) to the under-hood fuse/relay box.
    Fig 34: Identifying Battery Cables And Under-Hood Fuse/Relay Box

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50. Connect the harness connector (B), and install the harness clamp (C).
51. Install the ground cable (A) and the harness clamp (B).
    Fig 35: Harness Connector And Harness Clamp With Torque Specification

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52. Install the air cleaner housing assembly.
    • K24Z1 engine (see AIR CLEANER ELEMENT INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT )
    • K24Z6 engine (see THROTTLE BODY CLEANING )
53. Install the air flow tube.
    • K24Z1 engine (see THROTTLE BODY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
    • K24Z6 engine (see THROTTLE BODY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
54. Install the front wheels.
55. Do the battery installation procedure (see INSTALLATION ).
56. Refill the engine with the recommended engine oil (see step 4 under ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT ).
57. Refill the transmission with ATF (see step 3 under ATF REPLACEMENT ).
58. Move the shift lever to each gear, and verify that the A/T gear position indicator follows the transmission range switch.
59. Inspect for fuel leaks: Turn the ignition switch to 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 leakage at any point in the fuel line.
60. Refill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed the air from the cooling system (see COOLANT CHECK ).
61. Do the PCM reset procedure.
    • K24Z1 engine (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION )
    • K24Z6 engine (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION )
62. Do the crankshaft position (CKP) pattern clear/CKP pattern learn procedure.
    • K24Z1 engine (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION )
    • K24Z6 engine (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION )
63. Inspect the idle speed.
    • K24Z1 engine (see IDLE SPEED INSPECTION )
    • K24Z6 engine (see IDLE SPEED INSPECTION )
64. Inspect the ignition timing (see IGNITION TIMING INSPECTION ).
65. Check the wheel alignment (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).