Engine Installation

Engine Installation

Special Tools Required

- Universal Lifting Eyelet 07AAK-SNAA120
- Engine Hanger Adapter VSB02C000015
- Engine Support Hanger, A and Reds AAR-T1256
- Subframe Adapter VSB02C000016
- Subframe Alignment Pin 070AG-SJAA10S
*: Available through the Acura Tool and Equipment Program 888-424-6857.

1. Install the engine mount brackets and the accessory brackets and tighten their bolts to the specified torque.






2. Raise the vehicle on the lift, and position the engine/transmission under the vehicle. Lower the vehicle, and attach the universal lifting eyelet (07AAK-SNAA120) and the chain hoist to the universal lifting eyelet and the transmission hanger, then lift the engine into position in the vehicle.

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.






3. Attach the engine hanger adapter (VSB02C000015) to the threaded hole located on the rear side of the cylinder head.






4. Install the engine support hanger (AAR-T1256) onto the vehicle as shown, and attach the hook to the slotted hole in the engine hanger adapter. Tighten the wing nut (A) by hand, and lift and support the engine/transmission.

NOTE:

- Be careful when working around the windshield.
- Be careful not to damage the hood opener cable when installing the engine support hanger at the front bulkhead.





5. Tighten the new upper transmission mount bracket mounting bolts (A) to the specified torque.

M/T





A/T





6. M/T: Install the ground cable (B).

7. Remove the chain hoist.

8. Remove the universal lifting eyelet.






9. Install the side engine mount bracket (A), and tighten the new side engine mount bracket mounting bolts (B), then tighten the side engine mount mounting bolt (C).





10. Install the ground cable (D).

11. Raise the vehicle on the lift.

12. Support the front subframe (A) with the subframe adapter (VSB02C000016). Position the steering gearbox washers (B) on the front subframe, and raise the front subframe up to the body.





13. Loosely install the new subframe mounting bolts (C), the new stiffener mounting bolts (D), and the stiffener mounting bolts (E).

14. Install the subframe middle rubber mount (A) on both sides, then loosely tighten the new subframe middle rubber mount mounting bolts (B).





15. Remove the transmission jack and the subframe adapter.

16. Insert the 15.7 mm side of the subframe alignment pin through the positioning slot (A) on the right rear stiffener, through the positioning hole (B) on the front subframe, and into the positioning hole (C) on the body, then loosely tighten the subframe right rear mounting bolt.





17. Insert the 15.7 mm side of the subframe alignment pin through the positioning slot on the left rear stiffener, through the positioning hole on the subframe, and into the positioning hole on the body, then loosely tighten the subframe left rear mounting bolt.

18. Using the subframe alignment pin, tighten the subframe right rear mounting bolt.

19. Using the subframe alignment pin, tighten the subframe left rear mounting bolt.

20. Tighten the stiffener mounting bolts to the specified torque.

21. Tighten the front and rear subframe mounting bolts to the specified torque.

22. Check that the positioning slots on the right/left rear stiffener, the positioning holes on the subframe, and the positioning holes on the body are aligned using the subframe alignment pin.

23. Tighten the bolts securing the subframe middle rubber mount on both sides.






24. Connect the ground cable connector at the front of the front subframe.






25. Install the lower transmission mount nuts.





26. Lower the vehicle on the lift.

27. Remove the engine support hanger and the engine hanger adapter.

28. Tighten the new front engine mount mounting bolt (A), then install the front engine mount stop (B) using new nuts (C), and connect the vacuum hose (D).






29. M/T: Lift and support the engine/transmission with a jack and a wood block under the engine/transmission, then install the rear engine mount.





30. M/T: Remove the jack, then tighten the new rear engine mount mounting bolts in the numbered sequence shown.

31. A/T: Install the rear engine mount upper bracket (A) using new bolt and the bolts. Lift and support the engine/transmission with a jack and a wood block under the engine/transmission, then install the rear engine mount (B).





32. A/T: Remove the jack, then tighten the new rear engine mount mounting bolts in the numbered sequence shown.

33. Loosen the side engine mount bracket mounting bolts, then retighten the bolts in the numbered sequence shown.






34. Loosen the upper transmission mount bracket mounting bolts, then retighten them to the specified torque.

M/T





A/T





35. Make sure the steering gearbox washers are set securely. Tighten the new steering gearbox mounting bolts.





36. Raise the vehicle on the lift.

37. Install a new set ring on the end of each driveshaft, then install the driveshafts Driveshaft Installation. Make sure each ring "clicks" into place in the differential and the intermediate shaft.

38. Connect the lower arms to the knuckles.

39. Install the damper fork.

40. A/T: Install the shift cable Service and Repair.

41. Install exhaust pipe A using new gaskets (B) and new self-locking nuts (C).






42. Install the A/C compressor (A), then connect the A/C compressor clutch connector (B).






43. Install the front splash shield.





44. Install the front wheels.

45. Lower the vehicle on the lift.

46. Install the drive belt Service and Repair.

47. Connect the upper radiator hose (A) and the heater hoses (B).






48. Check the quick connector (A) and set ring (B) for cracks or damage. If the connector and/or set ring are cracked or damaged, replace the connector.





49. Make sure the set ring is in place inside the quick connector. If the set ring is off the connector, replace the quick connector.

50. Install a new O-ring (C) in the quick connector.

51. Check the lock (D). If the lock is damaged or deformed, replace it. When installing the new lock on the connector, push it straight down along the groove.

52. Clean the connecting surface of the thermostat cover (E), then apply clean engine coolant around the connecting surface.

53. Push the lock (A) down, then push the quick connector (B) onto the thermostat cover until you hear it click.





54. M/T: Install the clutch slave cylinder, and the clutch line bracket mounting bolt.

55. M/T: Install the shift cable.

56. Install the ignition coil cover (A) and the brake booster vacuum line mounting bolts (B).






57. Connect the fuel feed hose (A), then install the quick-connect fitting cover (B) Fuel Line/Quick-Connect Fitting Installation.






58. Install the EVAP canister hose (A) and the brake booster vacuum hose (B).






59. Connect the engine wire harness connector (A).





60. Install the starter subharness connector (B) to the bracket, then connect the connector.

61. Install the harness clamps (C).

62. Install the battery cables (D) to the under-hood fuse/relay box.

63. Install the ECM/PCM assembly (A) with the bracket.





64. Connect the ECM/PCM connectors (B).

65. Install the harness clamps (C).

66. Canada models: Install the ECM/PCM sub bracket.

67. Install the strut brace Frame Brace Replacement.

68. Install the air cleaner Service and Repair.

69. Install the front grille cover Front Grille Cover Replacement.

70. Do the battery installation procedure Removal and Replacement.

71. 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.

72. Refill the engine with engine oil.

73. Refill the transmission with fluid:

- Manual transmission Service and Repair
- Automatic transmission ATF Replacement

74. A/T: Move the shift lever to each gear, and verify that the A/T gear position indicator follows the transmission range switch.

75. M/T: Check that the transmission shifts into all gears smoothly.

76. Refill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed the air from the cooling system Service and Repair.

77. Check for fluid leaks.

78. Do the ECM/PCM reset procedure.

79. Do the CKP pattern clear/CKP pattern learn procedure.

80. Inspect the idle speed Testing and Inspection.

81. Inspect the ignition timing Testing and Inspection.

82. Check the wheel alignment Service and Repair.