Engine Installation

Special Tools Required 

• Frame positioning guide pin 070AG-SJAA10S
• Front subframe adapter VSB02C000016 *
• Engine support hanger, A and Reds AAR-T-12566 *
• Engine hanger balance bar VSB02C000019 *

  * Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment program, 1-888-424-6857.

1. Install the accessory brackets and tighten their bolts and nuts to the specified torque.
   Fig 1: Accessory Brackets With Torque Specifications

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2. Position the engine/transmission assembly 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 assembly 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: Lifting Engine With Chain Hoist

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3. Install two new bolts securing the upper bracket. Tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
   Fig 3: Upper Bracket Bolts With Torque Specifications

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4. Install the engine 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 a 8 x 1.25 mm bolt (E).
   Fig 4: Identifying Front Arm, Rear Arm And Spacer

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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 balance bar. Tighten the wing nut (F) by hand to lift and support the engine/transmission assembly.
6. Remove the chain hoist, then raise the vehicle on the lift to full height.
7. Attach the front subframe adapter 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.
   Fig 5: Identifying Belt And Subframe

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8. Loosely install the four subframe mounting bolts (A), four 10 x 1.25 mm bolts (B), and two 12 x 1.25 mm bolts (C) with the stiffeners.
   Fig 6: Subframe Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications

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9. Insert the frame positioning guide pin through the positioning slot (A) on the right rear stiffener, through the positioning hole (B) on the subframe, and into the positioning hole (C) on the body, then loosely tighten the subframe right rear mounting bolt.
   Fig 7: Identifying Positioning Slot On Right Rear Stiffener And Subframe

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10. Insert the frame positioning guide 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.
11. Loosely tighten the subframe right/left front mounting bolts.
12. Loosen the subframe right rear mounting bolt, then retighten the subframe right rear mounting bolt to the specified torque.
13. Tighten the subframe left rear mounting bolt to the specified torque.
14. Tighten the subframe right/left front mounting bolts to the specified torque.
15. 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 special tool.
16. Tighten the stiffener mounting bolts to the specified torque.
17. Remove the jack and front subframe adapter.
18. Tighten the bolts securing the transmission lower mount.
    Fig 8: Transmission Lower Mount Bolts With Torque Specifications

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19. Lower the vehicle on the lift, then remove the engine hanger and balance bar.
20. Install the shift cable and tighten the bolt (A) securing the shift cable bracket.
    Fig 9: Vacuum Hose, Shift Cable Bracket And Rear Mount Bolts With Torque Specifications

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21. Install the vacuum hose (B).
22. Tighten the rear mount bolt (C), then install the rear mount stop (D).
23. Install the vacuum hose (A).
    Fig 10: Vacuum Hose, Front Mount Bolt And Front Mount Stop With Torque Specifications

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24. Tighten the front mount bolt (B), then install the front mount stop (C).
25. 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 With Torque Specifications

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26. Raise the vehicle on the lift to full height.
27. Connect the power steering pressure switch connector.
    Fig 12: Identifying Power Steering Pressure Switch Connector

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28. Connect the connector to the steering gearbox.
    Fig 13: Identifying Steering Gearbox Connector

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29. Install the power steering (P/S) hose.
    Fig 14: Identifying Power Steering Hose

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30. Install the transfer assembly (see TRANSFER ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION ).
31. Install the propeller shaft (see PROPELLER SHAFT INSTALLATION ).
32. Install the ATF cooler hoses to the transmission (see ATF COOLER HOSE REPLACEMENT ).
33. Install the exhaust pipe assembly (A) using new gaskets (B) and new self-locking nuts (C).
    Fig 15: Exhaust Pipe Assembly Self-Locking Nuts With Torque Specifications

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34. 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.
35. Connect the suspension lower arm to the knuckles (see LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
36. Connect the tie-rod end ball joints to the knuckles (see step 22 on page 17-57).
37. Install the damper fork (see INSTALLATION ).
38. Connect the stabilizer links to the stabilizer bar (see STABILIZER LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
39. Install the splash shield.
    Fig 16: Identifying Splash Shield

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40. Install the front wheels.
41. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
42. Install the A/C compressor.
    Fig 17: A/C Compressor With Torque Specifications

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43. Install the radiator (see RADIATOR AND FAN REPLACEMENT ).
44. Install the heater hoses.
    Fig 18: Identifying Heater Hoses

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45. 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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46. Install the connector bracket to the front cylinder head.
    Fig 20: Connector Bracket Bolt With Torque Specifications

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47. Install the engine mount control solenoid valve bracket to the rear cylinder head.
    Fig 21: Engine Mount Control Solenoid Valve Bracket Bolt With Torque Specifications

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48. 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 22: Steering Joint Cover, Steering Joint And Steering Gearbox Pinion Shaft With Torque Specifications

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49. Install the steering joint cover (D).
50. Install the steering wheel (see STEERING WHEEL INSTALLATION ).
51. Install the heat shield.
    Fig 23: Heat Shield With Torque Specifications

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52. Install the P/S pump outlet line (A) with a new O-ring (B).
    Fig 24: P/S Pump Outlet Line, Power Steering Hose And O-Ring With Torque Specifications

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53. Install the P/S hose (C) to the clamp.
54. Install the power steering system fluid reservoir to the clamp.
55. Install the drive belt (see DRIVE BELT INSPECTION ).
56. Install the shift cable (see SHIFT CABLE REPLACEMENT ).
57. Install the brake booster vacuum hose (A) and evaporative emission (EVAP) canister hose (B).
    Fig 25: Identifying Brake Booster Vacuum Hose And Evaporative Emission Canister Hose

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58. Connect the fuel feed hose (A) (see FUEL LINE/QUICK-CONNECT FITTING INSTALLATION ), then install the quick-connect fitting cover (B).
    Fig 26: Installing Quick-Connect Fitting Cover

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59. Install the strut brace (A), then install the connector (B) and transfer breather hose (C).
    Fig 27: Connector, Transfer Breather Hose And Strut Brace With Torque Specifications

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60. Connect the engine wire harness connectors (A), then install the harness clamp (B).
    Fig 28: Identifying Engine Wire Harness Connectors And Harness Clamp

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61. Install the under-hood fuse/relay box (A), then install the battery cable (B).
    Fig 29: Under-Hood Fuse/Relay Box And Battery Cable With Torque Specifications

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62. Connect the harness connector (C), then install the harness clamp (D).
63. Install the battery base.
    Fig 30: Battery Base With Torque Specifications

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64. Install the harness clamps (A), starter cable (B), and ground cable (C).
    Fig 31: Identifying Harness Clamps, Starter Cable And Ground Cable

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65. Install the air intake duct cover.
    Fig 32: Air Intake Duct Cover With Torque Specifications

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66. Install the air cleaner (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
67. Install the battery. Clean the battery posts and cable terminals, then assemble them and apply grease to prevent corrosion.
68. Move the shift lever to each gear, and verify that the A/T gear position indicator follows the transmission range switch.
69. 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 leaks at any point in the fuel line.
70. Refill the engine with engine oil (see step 4 under ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT ).
71. Refill the transmission with ATF (see ATF REPLACEMENT ).
72. Refill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed air from the cooling system with the heater valve open (see step 8 under COOLANT CHECK ).
73. Install the return hose to the power steering fluid reservoir. Refill the power steering system fluid (see POWER STEERING HOSE, LINE, AND PRESSURE SWITCH REPLACEMENT ).
74. Do the crankshaft position (CKP) pattern clear/CKP pattern learn procedure (see CRANK (CKP) PATTERN CLEAR/CRANK (CKP) PATTERN LEARN ).
75. Inspect the idle speed (see IDLE SPEED INSPECTION ).
76. Inspect the ignition timing (see IGNITION TIMING INSPECTION ).
77. Install the cowl cover (A) and upper grille cover (B).
    Fig 33: Identifying Cowl Cover, Upper Grille Cover, Engine Cover, Battery Trim And Upper Fender Trim

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78. Install the left upper fender trim (C), battery trim (D), right upper fender trim (E), and engine cover (F).
79. Install the windshield wiper arms (see WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT ).
80. Do the steering column position memorization procedure (see STEERING COLUMN POSITION MEMORIZATION ).
81. Enter the anti-theft codes for the audio system and the navigation system.