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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. Be sure that they are properly aligned. Carefully lower the vehicle until the engine/IMA motor/transmission are properly positioned in the engine compartment. Make sure the vehicle is not resting on any part of the engine/IMA motor/transmission. Support the engine/IMA motor/transmission with a chain hoist (A) and carefully raise the engine/IMA motor/transmission into place.
    NOTE:
    • Attach the first universal lifting eyelet (07AAK-SNAA120) to the cam chain case (see step  53).
    • 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: Supporting Engine/IMA Motor/Transmission Using Chain Hoist
    G08091778Courtesy 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
    G08091779Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Loosely install 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 install the new transmission mount bracket mounting bolts (B) and nuts (C).
    Fig 3: Transmission Mount Bracket And Mounting Bolts And Nuts With Torque Specifications
    G08091780Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Install the harness holders (D).
  7. Attach the second universal lifting eyelet (A) to the air cleaner bracket hole (B) with a bolt (C) and a nut (D).
    Fig 4: Identifying Second Universal Lifting Eyelet
    G08091781Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Install the engine support hanger (AAR-T1256), then attach the hook (A) to the slotted hole in the second universal lifting eyelet (B). Tighten the wing nut (C) by hand to lift and support the engine/IMA motor/transmission.
    NOTE: Be careful when working around the windshield.
    Fig 5: Supporting Engine/IMA Motor/Transmission
    G08091782Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Remove the chain hoist from the engine/IMA motor/transmission.
  10. Remove the first universal lifting eyelet from the cam chain case.
    Fig 6: Identifying Universal Lifting Eyelet
    G08091783Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  11. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
  12. Support the front subframe with a transmission jack and wood block under the front subframe.
  13. Install the front subframe, then loosely install the new front subframe mounting bolts.
    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 Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G08091784Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  14. Align the front subframe, then torque the subframe mounting bolts to specification (see SUBFRAME REPLACEMENT ).
  15. Remove the transmission jack and wood block from the front subframe.
  16. Support the transmission with a transmission jack and wood block under the transmission.
  17. Install the torque rod (A). Install the bolt with the tab (B) on the bolt head aligned with the guide (C) on the front subframe, then loosely install 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 Torque Rod
    G08091785Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  18. Remove the transmission jack and wood block from under the transmission.
  19. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
  20. Remove the engine support hanger, and install the harness clamp in its bracket location in front of the left damper top (see step  43).
  21. Remove the second universal lifting eyelet (A), and install the canister purge hose (B).
    Fig 9: Identifying Canister Purge Hose And Second Universal Lifting Eyelet
    G08091786Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  22. Tighten the side engine mount/bracket assembly mounting nuts.
    Fig 10: Side Engine Mount/Bracket Assembly Mounting Nuts With Torque Specifications
    G08091787Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  23. Tighten the transmission mount mounting bolts and nuts in the numbered sequence shown.
    Fig 11: Tightening Sequence Of Transmission Mount Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G08091788Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  24. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
  25. Tighten the torque rod mounting bolt and nut in the numbered sequence shown.
    Fig 12: Tightening Sequence Of Torque Rod Mounting Bolt And Nut With Torque Specifications
    G08091789Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  26. Install the driveshafts (see DRIVESHAFT INSTALLATION ).
  27. Install the driveshaft heat shield.
    Fig 13: Driveshaft Heat Shield And Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G08091790Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  28. Connect the EPS motor connector and torque sensor connector (see step 13 on INSTALLATION ).
  29. Connect the tie-rod end ball joints to the knuckles (see KNUCKLE/HUB/WHEEL BEARING REPLACEMENT ).
  30. Connect the lower arms to the knuckles (see step 7 on LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  31. Install the stabilizer links to the stabilizer (see STABILIZER LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  32. Install the A/C compressor.
    Fig 14: A/C Compressor Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G08091791Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  33. Install the under-floor TWC (A) and the secondary HO2S harness to the clamp (B).
    NOTE: Use new gaskets (C) and new self-locking nuts (D).
    Fig 15: Under-Floor TWC, Clamp, Gaskets And Self-Locking Nuts With Torque Specifications
    G08091792Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  34. Install the splash shield (see SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT ).
  35. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
  36. Connect the IMA power cable connector and harness clamp.
    NOTE: Make sure you have read the IMA system service precautions (see SERVICE PRECAUTIONS ).
    Fig 16: Identifying IMA Power Cable Connector And Harness Clamp
    G08091793Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  37. Install the shift cable (see SHIFT CABLE REPLACEMENT ).
  38. Connect the heater hoses (A).
    Fig 17: Identifying Heater Hoses
    G08091794Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  39. Install the drive belt (see DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT ).
  40. Install the radiator (see RADIATOR REPLACEMENT ).
  41. Remove the steering wheel holder tool, then connect the steering joint onto the steering gearbox pinion shaft (see step 24 on INSTALLATION ).
  42. Install the steering joint cover (see step 27 on INSTALLATION ).
  43. Connect the secondary HO2S connector (A), then install the secondary HO2S harness to the clamps (B).
    Fig 18: Identifying Secondary HO2S Connector And Clamp
    G08091795Courtesy 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 19: Identifying Fuel Feed Hose, Quick-Connect Fitting Cover And Clamp Bracket
    G08091796Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  45. Connect the EVAP canister hose (A) and the brake booster vacuum hose (B).
    Fig 20: Identifying EVAP Canister Hose And Brake Booster Vacuum Hose
    G08091797Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  46. Install the PCM (A), then install the harness holder (B) and the harness clamp (C).
    Fig 21: Identifying PCM, Harness Holder And Harness Clamp
    G08091798Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  47. Connect the engine wire harness connectors (D) and the PCM connectors (E).
  48. Install the PCM cover (A).
    Fig 22: Identifying PCM Cover
    G08091799Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  49. Install the battery base (A), then install the harness clamp (B).
    Fig 23: Battery Base And Harness Clamps With Torque Specifications
    G08091800Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  50. Connect the battery cables (A) to the battery terminal fuse box.
    Fig 24: Identifying Battery Cables And Harness Clamps
    G08091801Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  51. Install the harness clamps (B).
  52. Install the front wheels.
  53. Install the cowl cover and the under-cowl panel (see COWL COVER REPLACEMENT ).
  54. Do the 12 volt battery installation procedure (see RECONNECTION ).
  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 (see step 8 on COOLANT REPLACEMENT ).
  61. Refill the engine with engine oil (see step 6 on ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT ).
  62. Do the PCM reset procedure (see IF THE MIL DID NOT STAY ON ).
  63. Do the 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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