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Engine Installation

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NOTE: IMA components are located in this area. The IMA is a high-voltage system. You must be familiar with the IMA system before working on or around it. Make sure you have read the IMA service precaution before doing repairs or service (see SERVICE PRECAUTIONS ).
  1. Raise the vehicle on the lift, and position the engine/IMA motor/transmission under the vehicle. Lower the vehicle, and attach the chain hoist to the universal lifting eyelet (A) and the transmission hook (B), then lift the engine/IMA motor/transmission into position in the vehicle.
    NOTE:
    • Attach the first universal lifting eyelet (B) to the cam chain case. See  55.
    • 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.
    • Wrap the VSA modulator-control unit with the clean shop towel.
    Fig 1: Lifting Engine/IMA Motor/Transmission
    G06428792Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Install the side engine mount/bracket assembly (A), then tighten the new side engine mount/bracket assembly mounting bolts (B).
    Fig 2: Side Engine Mount/Bracket Assembly And Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G06428793Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Loosely tighten the new side engine mount/bracket assembly mounting nuts (C).
  4. Install the ground cable (D).
  5. Install the transmission mount bracket (A), and loosely tighten the new transmission mount bracket mounting bolts and nuts (B).
    Fig 3: Transmission Mount Bracket And Nuts With Torque Specifications
    G06428794Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Install the harness holder (C) and the ground cable (D).
  7. Install the universal lifting eyelet to the air cleaner bracket hole (A) with a bolt (B) and a nut (C).
    Fig 4: Identifying Air Cleaner Bracket Hole, Bolt And Nut
    G06428795Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Install the engine support hanger (AAR-T1256), then attach the hook to the slotted hole in the universal eyelet. Tighten the wing nut (A) by hand to lift and support the engine/IMA motor/transmission.
    Fig 5: Supporting Engine/IMA Motor/Transmission
    G06428796Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Remove the chain hoist from the engine/IMA motor/transmission.
  10. Remove the universal lifting eyelet from the cam chain case.
    Fig 6: Identifying Universal Lifting Eyelet
    G06428797Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  11. Raise the vehicle on the lift to full height.
  12. Support the front subframe with a transmission jack and wood block under the front subframe.
  13. Install the front subframe, then tighten the new front subframe mounting bolts in the numbered sequence shown.
    NOTE:
    • Be sure that the pinion shaft grommet is in place securely. Make sure the pinion shaft grommet is not turned up. Incorrect installation can cause leakage of water or mud, and noise.
    • Take care not to damage the lower arm ball joint boot with the edge of the knuckle, etc.
    Fig 7: Front Subframe And Front Subframe Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G06428798Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  14. Remove the transmission jack and wood block from the front subframe.
  15. Support the transmission with a transmission jack and wood block under the transmission.
  16. Install the torque rod (A). Install the new bolt with the guide plate (B) on the bolt head aligned with the guide (C) on the front subframe, then loosely tighten the new torque rod mounting bolt and nut (D).
    NOTE: Be sure to install the torque rod with the "UP" mark facing up.
    Fig 8: Installing Bolt With Guide Plate
    G06428799Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  17. Remove the transmission jack and wood block from under the transmission. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
  18. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
  19. Remove the engine support hanger, and install the harness clamp in its bracket location in front of the left damper top.
  20. Remove the universal lifting eyelet, and install the canister purge hose (A).
    Fig 9: Identifying Canister Purge Hose
    G06428800Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  21. Tighten the side engine mount/bracket assembly mounting nuts.
    Fig 10: Side Engine Mount/Bracket Assembly Mounting Nuts With Torque Specifications
    G06428801Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  22. Tighten the transmission mount mounting bolts and nuts in the numbered sequence shown.
    Fig 11: Transmission Mount Mounting Bolts And Nuts With Torque Specifications
    G06428802Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  23. Raise the vehicle on the lift to full height.
  24. Tighten the torque rod mounting bolt and nut in the numbered sequence shown.
    Fig 12: Torque Rod Mounting Bolt And Nut With Torque Specifications
    G06428803Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  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.
  26. Install the driveshaft heat shield.
    Fig 13: Driveshaft Heat Shield With Torque Specifications
    G06428804Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  27. Connect the EPS motor connector and torque sensor connector (see step 13 under STEERING GEARBOX REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
  28. Connect the tie-rod end ball joints to the knuckles (see KNUCKLE/HUB/WHEEL BEARING REPLACEMENT ).
  29. Connect the lower arms to the knuckles (see step 7 under LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  30. Install the stabilizer links to the stabilizer (see STABILIZER LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  31. Install the A/C compressor.
    Fig 14: A/C Compressor And Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G06428805Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  32. Install the under-floor three way catalytic converter (under-floor TWC) (A). Use new gaskets (B) and new self-locking nuts (C).
    Fig 15: Under-Floor Three Way Catalytic Converter, Gaskets And Self-Locking Nuts With Torque Specifications
    G06428806Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  33. Install the splash shields.
    Fig 16: Identifying Splash Shields
    G06428807Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  34. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
  35. Connect the IMA power cable connector and harness clamp.
    Fig 17: Identifying IMA Power Cable Connector And Harness Clamp
    G06428808Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  36. Install the shift cable (see SHIFT CABLE REPLACEMENT ).
  37. Install the heater hoses.
    Fig 18: Identifying Heater Hoses
    G06428809Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  38. Install the drive belt (see DRIVE BELT INSPECTION ).
  39. Install the radiator (see RADIATOR REPLACEMENT ).
  40. Install the steering joint to the steering gearbox pinion shaft (see INSTALLATION ).
  41. Remove the steering wheel holder tool.
  42. Install the steering joint cover (see step 27 under STEERING GEARBOX REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
  43. Connect the secondary heated oxygen sensor (secondary HO2S) connector (A), then install the secondary HO2S harness to the clamps (B).
    Fig 19: Identifying Secondary Heated Oxygen Sensor Connector And Clamps
    G06428810Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  44. Connect the fuel feed hose (A) (see FUEL LINE/QUICK-CONNECT FITTING INSTALLATION ), then install the quick-connect fitting cover (B) and the fuel feed hose clamp bracket (C).
    Fig 20: Identifying Fuel Feed Hose And Quick-Connect Fitting Cover
    G06428811Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  45. Install the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister hose (A) and the brake booster vacuum hose (B).
    Fig 21: Identifying Evaporative Emission Canister Hose And Brake Booster Vacuum Hose
    G06428812Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  46. Install the powertrain control module (PCM) (A), then install the harness holder (B) and the harness clamp (C).
    Fig 22: Identifying Powertrain Control Module, Harness Holder And Harness Clamp
    G06428813Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  47. Connect the engine wire harness connector (D) and the PCM connectors (E).
  48. Install the PCM cover.
    Fig 23: Identifying PCM Cover
    G06428814Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  49. Install the battery base (A), then install the harness clamp (B).
    Fig 24: Battery Base With Torque Specifications And Harness Clamp
    G06428815Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  50. Connect the battery cables (A) to the battery terminal fuse box.
    Fig 25: Identifying Battery Cables And Harness Clamps
    G06428816Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  51. Install the harness clamps (B).
  52. Install the front wheels.
  53. Install the under-cowl panel (see COWL COVER REPLACEMENT ).
  54. Do the 12 volt battery installation procedure (see 12 VOLT BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
  55. Turn the battery module switch ON (see DISCONNECTING THE MOTOR POWER CABLE CONNECTOR FROM THE MOTOR STATOR ).
  56. Refill the transmission with CVT fluid (CVTF) (see CVT FLUID REPLACEMENT ).
  57. Install the air cleaner (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  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 air from the cooling system with the heater valve open (see step 9 under COOLANT REPLACEMENT ).
  61. Refill the engine with engine oil (see step 6 under ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT ).
  62. Do the PCM reset procedure (see HDS CLEAR COMMAND ).
  63. Do the crankshaft position (CKP) pattern clear/CKP pattern learn procedure (see CKP PATTERN CLEAR/CKP PATTERN LEARN ).
  64. Inspect the idle speed (see IDLE SPEED INSPECTION ).
  65. Inspect the ignition timing (see IGNITION TIMING INSPECTION ).
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