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Engine Assembly: Engine: Installation

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  1. Install the accessory brackets. Tighten their bolts and nuts to the specified torques.
    Fig 1: Installing Accessory Brackets
    G01505030Courtesy 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/nuts in the sequence given. Failure to follow this sequence may cause excessive noise and vibration, and reduce bushing life.
  3. Install the A/C compressor.
    Fig 2: Installing A/C Compressor
    G01505031Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Install the front subframe. Align the reference marks on the front subframe, then tighten the bolts.
    Fig 3: Installing Front Subframe (1 Of 2)
    G01505032Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
    Fig 4: Installing Front Subframe (2 Of 2)
    G01505033Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Install the transmission lower front mount and transmission lower rear mount on the front subframe.
    Fig 5: Installing Transmission Lower Front Mount & Transmission Lower Rear Mount On Front Subframe
    G01505034Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Install the rear mount on the front subframe.
    Fig 6: Installing Rear Mount On Front Subframe
    G01505035Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Lower the hoist.
  8. Tighten the front mount bracket support nut.
    Fig 7: Tightening Front Mount Bracket Support Nut
    G01505036Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Install the side engine mount bracket, then tighten the mounting bolts in the numbered sequence shown.
    Fig 8: Installing Side Engine Mount Bracket
    G01505037Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Remove the chain hoist from the engine.
  11. Raise the vehicle on the hoist to full height.
  12. Remove the rope from the steering gearbox, and install it on the subframe.
    Fig 9: Removing Rope From The Steering Gearbox
    G01505038Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  13. Tighten the power steering (P/S) hose clamp mounting bolts (A), and install the harness clamp (B).
    Fig 10: Tightening P/S Hose Clamp Mounting Bolts
    G01505039Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  14. Install the stiffeners.
    Fig 11: Installing Stiffeners
    G01505040Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  15. Tighten the P/S hose clamp mounting bolt (A), and install the P/S hose in the clamps (B).
    Fig 12: Tightening P/S Hose Clamp Mounting Bolt
    G01505041Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  16. 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.
  17. Connect the suspension lower arm ball joints (see LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  18. Connect the stabilizer links (see DAMPER/SPRING REPLACEMENT ).
  19. Install exhaust pipe A (A); use new gaskets (B) and new self locking nuts (C).
    Fig 13: Installing Exhaust Pipe A
    G01505042Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  20. Connect the primary heated oxygen sensor (primary HO2S) connector (D).
  21. Install the control lever (A) with the shift cable on the control shaft. Do not bend the shift cable any more than is necessary to install the control lever.
    Fig 14: Installing Control Lever
    G01505043Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  22. Install the lock bolt (B) with a new lock washer (C), then bend the lock tab of the lock washer.
  23. Install the shift cable cover (D), then install the shift cable holder (E) on the shift cable cover.
  24. Install the splash shield.
    Fig 15: Installing Splash Shield
    G01505044Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  25. Install the front tires/wheels.
  26. Lower the vehicle on the hoist.
  27. Install the upper radiator hose (A) and lower radiator hose (B).
    Fig 16: Installing Upper Radiator & Lower Radiator Hose
    G01505045Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  28. Install the water bypass hoses (C) (1999-2001 models).
  29. Install the heater hoses.
    Fig 17: Installing Heater Hoses
    G01505046Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  30. Install the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) cooler hoses for 1999-2001 models (see ATF COOLER HOSE REPLACEMENT ) or 2002-2004 models (see ATF COOLER HOSE REPLACEMENT ).
    Fig 18: Installing Automatic Transmission Fluid
    G01505047Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  31. Install the starter cable (A) and harness clamp (B).
    Fig 19: Installing Starter Cable
    G01505048Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  32. Install the alternator-compressor belt.
  33. Loosely install the P/S pump and P/S pump belt.
  34. Adjust the P/S pump belt (see step 3 on PUMP BELT INSPECTION & ADJUSTMENT ).
  35. Install the battery cable (A) on the under-hood fuse/relay box, then install the harness clamps (B).
    Fig 20: Installing Battery Cable
    G01505049Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  36. Push in the powertrain control module (PCM) connectors. Install the grommet (A), then tighten the grommet mounting nuts (B).
    Fig 21: Pushing In PCM Connectors
    G01505050Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  37. Install the harness clamps (C).
  38. Connect the PCM connectors
    Fig 22: Connecting PCM Connectors
    G01505051Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  39. Install the brake booster vacuum hose (A)
    Fig 23: Installing Brake Booster Vacuum Hose (1999-2001 Models)
    G01505052Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
    Fig 24: Installing Brake Booster Vacuum Hose (2002-2004 Models)
    G01505053Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  40. Install the vacuum hose (B) (1999 2001 models).
  41. Install the fuel feed hose (A) and fuel return hose (B), using new washers (C)
    Fig 25: Installing Fuel Feed Hose & Fuel Return Hose (1999-2001 Models)
    G01505054Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
    Fig 26: Installing Fuel Feed Hose & Fuel Return Hose (2002-2004 Models)
    G01505055Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  42. Install the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister hose (D) (2002-2004 models)
  43. Install the cruise control actuator cable, then adjust it (see CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR/CABLE REPLACEMENT ).
  44. Install the throttle cable, then adjust it (see THROTTLE CABLE ADJUSTMENT ).
  45. Install the battery base.
    Fig 27: Installing Battery Base
    G01505056Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  46. Install the ground cable (A), relay box bracket (B)and attach the harness clamp (C).
    Fig 28: Installing Ground Cable
    G01505057Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  47. Connect the engine wire harness connectors on the left side of the engine compartment.
    Fig 29: Connecting Engine Wire Harness Connectors On Left Side Of Engine Compartment
    G01505058Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  48. Install the intake air duct (A), then install the vacuum hose(s) (B) and breather pipe (C).
    Fig 30: Installing Intake Air Duct (1999-2001 Models)
    G01505059Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
    Fig 31: Installing Intake Air Duct (2002-2004 Models)
    G01505060Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  49. Install the EVAP canister hose (D) (1999-2001 models) or vacuum hose (D) (2002-2004 models).
  50. Install the ignition coil cover (A) and intake manifold cover (B) (2002-2004 models).
    Fig 32: Installing Ignition Coil Cover (2002-04 Models)
    G01505061Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  51. Install the battery. Clean the battery posts and cable terminals with sandpaper, then assemble them and apply grease to prevent corrosion.
  52. Refill the engine with engine oil (see ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT ).
  53. Refill the automatic transmission with ATF for 1999-2001 models (see ATF REPLACEMENT ) or 2002-2004 models (see ATF REPLACEMENT ).
  54. Refill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed air from the cooling system with the heater valve open (see COOLANT REPLACEMENT ).
  55. Move the shift lever to each gear, and verify that the A/T gear position indicator follows the transmission range switch.
  56. 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.
  57. Enter the anti-theft code for the radio and the navigation system, then enter the customer's radio station presets.
  58. Perform the PCM idle learn procedure (see PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE ), and power window control unit reset procedure (2003-2004 models) (see RESETTING THE POWER WINDOW CONTROL UNIT ).
  59. Inspect the idle speed (see IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT ).
  60. Inspect the ignition timing (see IGNITION TIMING INSPECTION ).
  61. Check the wheel alignment (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).
  62. Set the clock.
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