Special Tools Required

• Engine Support Hanger, A and Reds AAR-T1256*
• Engine Hanger Balance Bar VSB02C000019*
• Attachment Arm SIL02C000033*
• Front Subframe Adapter VSB02C000016*
• Subframe Alignment Pin 070AG-SJAA10S

(*): These special tools are available through Honda Tool and Equipment Program, 888-424-6857

1. Install the engine mount bracket and the accessory brackets, then tighten their bolts to the specified torque.
   Fig 1: Engine Mount Brackets & Accessory Brackets With Torque Specifications

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2. Position the engine/transmission under the vehicle. Be sure that they are properly aligned. Carefully lower the vehicle until the engine/transmission are properly positioned in the engine compartment. Make sure the vehicle is not resting on any part of the engine/transmission. Support the engine/transmission with a chain hoist (A) and carefully raise the engine/transmission 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: Identifying Chain Hoist

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3. Remove the cowl top side lid (A) from both sides. A AAR-T1256
   Fig 3: Inserting Hanger Beam

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4. With the A and Reds engine support hanger (AAR-T1256) on its side, insert the hanger beam (B) through the opening, then rotate it over the damper (C).
5. Install the engine hanger balance bar (VSB02C000019). Attach the front arm (A) to the front cylinder head with several spacers (B) and the (10 x 1.25 mm) bolt (C). Remove the rear arm from the engine hanger balance bar, then install the 2008 V6 attachment arm (SIL02C000033). Attach the 2008 V6 attachment arm to the rear cylinder head with a bolt (8 x 1.25 mm) (D).
   Fig 4: Identifying Arms, Several Spacers & Bolt

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6. Install the engine support hanger (AAR-T1256) onto the vehicle as shown, and attach the hook to the slotted hole in the engine hanger balance bar. Tighten the wing nut (E) 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.
   • AAR-T1256 two sets required for attaching additional cross section bar.
7. Install the new mounting bolts into the upper half of the side engine mount bracket. Tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
   Fig 5: Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications

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8. Remove the chain hoist, then raise the vehicle on the lift.
9. Using the subframe adapter (VSB20C000016) and a jack, raise the front subframe up to the body.
10. Loosely tighten the left rear subframe mounting bolt (A); insert the 15.7 mm side of the subframe alignment pin (070AG-SJAA10S) through the positioning hole (B) on the rear stiffener, through the positioning hole (C) on the subframe, and into the positioning hole (D) on the body, then tighten the right rear subframe mounting bolt.
    Fig 6: Rear Subframe Mounting Bolt & Positioning Holes With Torque Specifications

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11. Loosely install the right rear sub-frame mounting bolt with the same procedure as the left rear using the sub-frame alignment pin.
12. Loosely install the right and left front sub-frame mounting bolts (A) and stiffener mounting bolts (B).
    Fig 7: Identifying Front Subframe Mounting Bolts & Stiffener Mounting Bolts

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13. Tighten the rear-driver's side sub-frame mounting bolt (A) to the specified torque.
    Fig 8: Rear-Driver's Side, Rear-Passenger's Side & Front Sub-Frame Mounting Bolt With Torque Specifications

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14. Tighten the rear-passenger's side sub-frame mounting bolt (B) to the specified torque.
15. Tighten the front sub-frame mounting bolts (C) to the specified torque.
    NOTE:

    Check all of the front sub-frame mounting bolts, and retighten if necessary.

16. Tighten the front and rear stiffener mounting bolts (D) to the specified torque.
    NOTE:

    Before tightening the stiffener mounting bolts, check that the positioning holes and slot are aligned using the sub-frame alignment pin.

17. Remove the jack and the subframe adapter.
18. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
19. Remove the engine support hanger, the engine hanger balance bar, and the attachment arm, then install the cowl top side lids on both sides.
20. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
21. Tighten the rear engine mount bolts (A), and connect the rear engine mount actuator connector (B).
    Fig 9: Rear Engine Mount Bolts & Actuator Connector With Torque Specifications

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22. Tighten the lower transmission mount bolts (A) and the ground cable (B).
    Fig 10: Lower Transmission Mount Bolts & Ground Cable With Torque Specifications

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23. Install the A/C compressor (A), then connect the A/C compressor clutch connector (B).
    Fig 11: A/C Compressor & A/C Compressor Clutch Connector With Torque Specifications

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24. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
25. Tighten the front engine mount bolt (A), then install the front engine mount stop (B). Connect the front engine mount actuator connector (C) and the harness clamps (D).
    Fig 12: Front Engine Mount Bolt, Stop, Actuator Connector & Harness Clamps With Torque Specifications

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26. Loosen the mounting bolts for the upper half of the side engine mount bracket, then retighten them to the specified torque.
    Fig 13: Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications

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27. Install the radiator (see RADIATOR AND FAN REPLACEMENT ).
28. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
29. Connect the power steering pressure switch connector.
    Fig 14: Identifying Power Steering Pressure Switch Connector

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30. Install the power steering (P/S) hose (A) and the ATF cooler hoses (B).
    NOTE:

    Check the installation location of the ATF cooler hose clamps (see ATF COOLER HOSE REPLACEMENT ).

    Fig 15: Identifying Power Steering (P/S) Hose & ATF Cooler Hoses

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31. 4WD model: Install the transfer assembly (see TRANSFER ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION ).
32. Wipe the driveshaft clean. Install a new set ring on the end of each driveshaft, then install the driveshafts (see FRONT DRIVESHAFT INSTALLATION ). Make sure each ring "clicks" into place in the differential and the intermediate shaft.
33. Connect the tie-rod end ball joints to the knuckles (see step 3 on KNUCKLE REPLACEMENT ).
34. Install exhaust pipe A using new gaskets (B) and new self-locking nuts (C). Tighten the nuts to the specified torque.
    Fig 16: Exhaust Pipe, Gaskets & Self-Locking Nuts With Torque Specifications

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35. Install the front sub-frame stiffener using new bolts.
    Fig 17: Front Sub-Frame Stiffener Bolts With Torque Specifications

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36. Install the splash shield (see SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT ).
37. Install the front wheels.
38. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
39. Install the connector bracket (A) to the front cylinder head.
    Fig 18: Connector Bracket Bolt With Torque Specifications

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40. Install the harness clamp bracket (A) to the rear cylinder head.
    Fig 19: Harness Clamp Bracket Bolt With Torque Specifications

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41. Connect the heater hoses (A).
    Fig 20: Identifying Heater Hoses

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42. Install the P/S pump outlet hose (A) using a new O-ring (B), and install the P/S pump inlet hose (C).
    Fig 21: P/S Pump Outlet Hose, O-Ring & P/S Pump Inlet Hose With Torque Specifications

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43. Install the P/S hose bracket (D) to the rear cylinder head cover.
44. Install the drive belt (see DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT ).
45. Connect the powertrain control module (PCM) connectors (A) and the engine wire harness connector (B), then install the harness clamps (C).
    Fig 22: Identifying Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Connectors, Engine Wire Harness Connector & Harness Clamps

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46. Install the PCM cover (A).
    Fig 23: Identifying PCM Cover

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47. Connect the positive alternator cable (A) to the under-hood fuse/relay box, then install the harness clamps (B).
    Fig 24: Positive Alternator Cable & Harness Clamps With Torque Specifications

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48. Install the steering joint to the steering gearbox pinion shaft (see step 4 on INSTALLATION ).
49. Install the steering joint cover (see step 6 on INSTALLATION ).
50. Install the steering wheel (see STEERING WHEEL INSTALLATION ).
51. Connect the brake booster vacuum hose (A) and the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister hose (B).
    Fig 25: Identifying Brake Booster Vacuum Hose & Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Hose

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

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53. Install the shift cable (see SHIFT CABLE REPLACEMENT ).
54. Connect the starter sub-harness connector.
    Fig 27: Identifying Starter Sub-Harness Connector

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55. Connect the positive starter cable (A), then install the harness clamps (B).
    Fig 28: Positive Starter Cable & Harness Clamps With Torque Specifications

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56. Install the battery base (A), then install the harness clamps (B) and the auxiliary under-hood fuse/relay box (C).
    Fig 29: Battery Base, Harness Clamps & Auxiliary Under-Hood Fuse/Relay Box With Torque Specifications

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57. Install the air cleaner assembly (see THROTTLE BODY CLEANING ).
58. Install the intake air duct (A), then connect the breather pipe (B).
    NOTE:

    When tightening the screw of the hose band (C), align the edge of the hose band (D) with the mark (E) painted on the hose band. If you tighten the screw over the mark, replace the hose band.

    Fig 30: Identifying Intake Air Duct, Breather Pipe & Hose Bands

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59. Install the engine cover (see IGNITION COIL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
60. Do the battery installation procedure (see BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
61. Install the bulkhead cover (see FRONT BULKHEAD COVER REPLACEMENT ).
62. 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.
63. Refill the engine with engine oil (see ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT ).
64. Refill the transmission with ATF (see ATF REPLACEMENT ).
65. Move the shift lever to each gear, and verify that the A/T gear position indicator follows the transmission range switch.
66. Refill the reservoir with power steering fluid (see FLUID REPLACEMENT ).
67. Refill the radiator with engine coolant (see step 11 on COOLANT REPLACEMENT ).
68. Do the power steering system bleeding procedure (see step 6 on FLUID REPLACEMENT ).
69. Do the cooling system bleeding procedure (see step 13 on COOLANT REPLACEMENT ).
70. Check for fluid leaks.
71. Do the PCM reset procedure (see IF THE MIL DID NOT STAY ON ).
72. Do PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE .
73. Do the crankshaft position (CKP) pattern clear/CKP pattern learn procedure (see CKP PATTERN CLEAR/CKP PATTERN LEARN ).
74. Inspect the idle speed (see IDLE SPEED INSPECTION ).
75. Inspect the ignition timing (see IGNITION TIMING INSPECTION ).
76. Check the wheel alignment (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).