Engine Installation
Engine InstallationSpecial Tools Required
^ Front subframe adapter VSB02CO00016
^ Engine support hanger, A and Reds AAR-T-12566 (available through Honda Tool and Equipment program, 888-424-6857)
^ Engine hanger balance bar VSB02000019
1. Install the accessory brackets and tighten their bolts and nuts to the specified torques,
2. Position the engine/transmission assembly under the vehicle. Lift and support the engine with engine hanger (A) and engine balancer bar (B). Attach the front arm (C) to the front cylinder head with a spacer (D) and the connector bracket bolt (10 x 1.25 mm) (E). Attach the rear arm (F) to the rear cylinder head with the harness clamp bracket bolt (8 x 1.25 mm) (G). Lift the engine into position in the vehicle.
NOTICE: Reinstall all mounting bolts/support nuts in the sequences given. Failure to follow this may cause excessive noise and vibration, and reduce bushing life.
3. Attach the special tool to the subframe by hanging the belt (A) over the front of the Subframe (B), then secure the belt with its stop (C). Raise the subframe up to the body with a jack.
4. Loosely install the four subframe mounting bolts (A) and four 12 x 1.25 mm bolts (B), (C) with the stiffeners.
5. Loosely install the subframe mid mounts, then remove the special tool.
6. Align the reference marks (A) with edge (B) of both rear stiffener (C), and tighten the rear subframe mounting bolts, then front bolts, and tighten the stiffener bolts to the specified torque.
7. Tighten the bolts securing the subframe mid mounts.
8. Tighten the nuts securing the transmission lower front mount and transmission lower rear mount.
9. Remove the jack and front subframe adapter.
10. Lower the vehicle on the hoist.
11. Install the shift cable, and tighten the two bolts securing the shift cable bracket (M/T).
12. Install the vacuum hose (A).
13. Tighten the rear mount bolt (B), then install the rear mount stop (C).
14. Tighten the two bolts securing the rear engine damper (M/T).
15. Tighten the front mount bolt (A), then install the front mount stop (B).
16. Tighten the two bolts securing the side engine mount bracket.
17. Install the transmission upper mount bracket (A), then tighten the bolts in the numbered sequence shown.
18. Install the vacuum hose (B).
19. Install the ground cable (C).
20. Raise the vehicle on the hoist to full height.
21. Connect the power steering pressure switch connector.
22. Install the power steering (P/S) hose.
23. Install exhaust pipe A (A) using new gaskets (8) and new self locking nuts (C).
24. Install the shift cable (A/T).
25. 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.
26. Connect the suspension lower arm ball joints.
27. Connect the tie-rod end ball joints.
28. Install the damper fork.
29. Connect the stabilizer links.
30. Install the splash shield.
31. Install the engine under cover.
32. Install the front tires/wheels.
NOTE: On M/T models be careful not to damage or chip the paint of the brake calipers when installing the wheels.
33. Lower the vehicle on the hoist.
34. Install the heater hoses.
35. Install the upper radiator hose (A) and lower radiator hose (6).
36. Install the A/C compressor.
37. Install the condenser fan shroud (A) and coolant reserve tank (B), then connect the fan motor connector (C) and compressor clutch connector (D).
38. 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.
39. Install the steering joint cover (D).
40. Install the P/S pump inlet hose (A) and P/S pump outlet hose (B) with a new O-ring (C).
41. Install the P/S hose to the clamp.
42. Install the drive belt.
43. Install the clutch slave cylinder and clutch line bracket mounting bolt (M/T).
44. Install the shift cable and select cable, then tighten the three bolts securing the shift cable holder (M/T).
45. Connect the engine wire harness connectors (A), then install the harness clamp (B).
46. Install the brake booster vacuum hose (A), and evaporative emission (EVAP) canister hose (B).
47. Connect the fuel feed hose, then install the quick-connect fitting cover (A).
48. Install the strut brace (A), then install the harness clamp (B), and install the two 6 mm bolts (C).
49. Install the under-hood fuse/relay box (A), and connect the harness connector (B)
50. Install the battery cable (C).
51. Install the battery base (A), then install the harness clamp (B).
52. Install the air cleaner housing.
53. Install the resonator.
54. Install the intake manifold cover.
55. Install the battery. Clean the battery posts and cable terminals with sandpaper, then assemble them and apply grease to prevent corrosion.
56. Move the shift lever to each gear, and verify that the A/T gear position indicator follows the transmission range switch (A/T).
57. Check that the transmission shifts into gear smoothly (M/T).
58. 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.
59. Refill the engine with engine oil.
60. Refill the transmission with fluid:
^ Manual transmission.
^ Automatic transmission.
61. Refill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed the air from the cooling system with the heater valve open.
62. Refill the power steering system fluid.
63. Perform the engine control module (ECM)/ powertrain control module (PCM) reset procedure.
64. Perform the crankshaft position (CKP) pattern clear/CKP pattern learn procedure.
65. Inspect the idle speed.
66. Inspect the ignition timing.
67. Install the right rear engine compartment cover (A), then install the right side engine compartment cover (B).
68. Install the left rear engine compartment cover (A) and the left side engine compartment cover (B).
69. Enter the anti-theft codes for the radio and the navigation system, then enter the customer's XM radio channel presets.
70. Set the clock.