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2005-08 ENGINE Engine Assembly - RL SPECIAL TOOLS Fig. 1: Identifying Special Tools Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. ENGINE REMOVAL Special Tools Required 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. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the audio system and navigation system. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF. 2. Remove the windshield wiper arms (see WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT ). 3. Remove the engine cover (A), right upper fender trim (B), battery trim (C), and left upper fender trim (D). NOTE: Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces. To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the connector portion. Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection. Also, be sure that they do not contact other wiring, hoses, or interfere with other parts. 2007 Acura RL 2005-08 ENGINE Engine Assembly - RL

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  • 2005-08 ENGINE

    Engine Assembly - RL

    SPECIAL TOOLS

    Fig. 1: Identifying Special Tools Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    ENGINE REMOVAL

    Special Tools Required

    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. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the audio system and navigation system. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF.

    2. Remove the windshield wiper arms (see WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT ). 3. Remove the engine cover (A), right upper fender trim (B), battery trim (C), and left upper fender trim

    (D).

    NOTE: Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces. To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding

    the connector portion. Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection. Also, be sure that

    they do not contact other wiring, hoses, or interfere with other parts.

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  • Fig. 2: Identifying Engine Cover, Upper Fender Trim, Battery Trim, Upper Grille Cover And Cowl Cover Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    4. Remove the upper grille cover (E) and cowl cover (F). 5. Disconnect the support struts from both sides of the pivot ball (bolted to the hood). Secure the hood in

    a vertical position. Remove the right side pivot ball and install it into the lower threaded hole, then reattach the support strut.

    Fig. 3: Removing Right Side Pivot Ball Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    6. Relieve the fuel pressure (see FUEL PRESSURE RELIEVING ).

    NOTE: Do not attempt to close the hood with the support strut in the vertical position, as it will damage the support strut and hood.

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  • 7. Drain the power steering system fluid, then plug the fluid reservoir and return hose (see POWER STEERING HOSE, LINE, AND PRESSURE SWITCH REPLACEMENT ).

    8. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then disconnect the positive cable. 9. Remove the battery.

    10. Remove the air cleaner (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ). 11. Remove the air intake duct cover.

    Fig. 4: Identifying Air Intake Duct Cover Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    12. Remove the harness clamps (A), starter cable (B), and ground cable (C).

    Fig. 5: Identifying Harness Clamps, Starter Cable And Ground Cable Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    13. Remove the two upper bolts (A), and loosen the two lower bolts (B), then remove the battery base

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  • (C).

    Fig. 6: Identifying Battery Base Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    14. Remove the battery cable (A) from the under-hood fuse/relay box.

    Fig. 7: Identifying Battery Cable, Harness Clamp, Harness Connector And Under-Hood Fuse/Relay Box Bolts Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    15. Remove the harness clamp (B), then disconnect the harness connector (C). 16. Remove the two bolts (D) securing the under-hood fuse/relay box, then remove the under-hood fuse/

    relay box. 17. Remove the harness clamp (A), and disconnect the engine wire harness connectors (B) on the left side

    of the engine compartment.

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  • Fig. 8: Identifying Harness Clamp And Engine Wire Harness Connectors Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    18. Remove the connector (A) and transfer breather hose (B), then remove the strut brace (C).

    Fig. 9: Identifying Connector, Transfer Breather Hose And Strut Brace Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    19. Remove the quick-connect fitting cover (A), then disconnect the fuel feed hose (B) (see FUEL LINE/QUICK-CONNECT FITTING REMOVAL ).

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  • Fig. 10: Removing Quick-Connect Fitting Cover Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    20. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose (A) and evaporative emission (EVAP) canister hose (B).

    Fig. 11: Identifying Brake Booster Vacuum Hose And Evaporative Emission Canister Hose Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    21. Remove the shift cable (see step 24 under TRANSMISSION REMOVAL ). 22. Remove the drive belt (see DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT ). 23. Remove the power steering (P/S) pump outlet line (A) from the P/S pump, then plug the outlet line

    and P/S pump.

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  • Fig. 12: Identifying Power Steering Pump Outlet Line And Power Steering Hose Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    24. Remove the P/S hose (B) from the clamp. 25. Remove the power steering system fluid reservoir from the clamp. 26. Remove the heat shield.

    Fig. 13: Identifying Heat Shield Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    27. Remove the steering wheel (see STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL ). 28. Remove the steering joint cover (A).

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  • Fig. 14: Identifying Steering Joint Cover, Steering Joint Bolt And Steering Gearbox Pinion Shaft Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    29. Make a reference mark (B) across the steering joint and steering gearbox pinion shaft. Remove the steering joint bolt (C), and disconnect the steering joint from the steering gearbox pinion shaft (D).

    30. Remove the radiator cap. 31. Raise the vehicle on the lift to full height. 32. Remove the front wheels. 33. Remove the splash shield.

    Fig. 15: Identifying Splash Shield Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    34. Loosen the drain plug in the radiator, and drain the engine coolant (see COOLANT CHECK ). 35. Drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) (see ATF REPLACEMENT ).

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  • 36. Drain the engine oil (see ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT ). 37. Disconnect the stabilizer links from the stabilizer bar (see STABILIZER LINK

    REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ). 38. Remove the damper fork (see DAMPER/SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ). 39. Separate the tie-rod end ball joints from the knuckles (see step 13 under STEERING GEARBOX

    REMOVAL ). 40. Separate the knuckles from the lower arms (see LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ). 41. Remove the driveshafts (see step 10 under FRONT DRIVESHAFT REMOVAL ). Coat all

    precision-finished surfaces with clean engine oil. Tie plastic bags over the driveshaft ends. 42. Remove the exhaust pipe assembly.

    Fig. 16: Identifying Exhaust Pipe Assembly Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    43. Remove the propeller shaft (see PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL ). 44. Remove the transfer assembly (see TRANSFER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL ). 45. Disconnect the ATF cooler hoses from the transmission (see step 34 under TRANSMISSION

    REMOVAL ). 46. Disconnect the P/S hose, then plug the line and hose.

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  • Fig. 17: Identifying Power Steering HoseCourtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    47. Disconnect the power steering pressure switch connector.

    Fig. 18: Identifying Power Steering Pressure Switch Connector Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    48. Disconnect the connector from the steering gearbox.

    Fig. 19: Identifying Steering Gearbox Connector Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    49. Remove the bolts securing the transmission lower mount.

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  • Fig. 20: Identifying Transmission Lower Mount Bolts Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    50. Lower the vehicle on the lift. 51. Disconnect the upper radiator hose (A) and lower radiator hose (B).

    Fig. 21: Identifying Upper Radiator Hose And Lower Radiator Hose Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    52. Disconnect the heater hoses.

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  • Fig. 22: Identifying Heater Hoses Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    53. Remove the radiator (see RADIATOR AND FAN REPLACEMENT ). 54. Remove the four bolts securing the A/C compressor.

    Fig. 23: Identifying A/C Compressor Bolts Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    55. Remove the connector bracket from the front cylinder head; use the bracket bolt hole to attach the engine balance bar front arm.

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  • Fig. 24: Identifying Connector Bracket Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    56. Remove the engine mount control solenoid valve bracket from the rear cylinder head; use the bracket bolt hole to attach the engine balance bar rear arm.

    Fig. 25: Identifying Engine Mount Control Solenoid Valve Bracket Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    57. Lift and support the engine with the engine hanger (A) and engine balance bar (B). Attach the front arm (C) to the front cylinder head with a spacer (D) and the 10 x 1.25 mm bolt (E). Attach the rear arm (F)to the rear cylinder head with the 8 x 1.25 mm bolt (G).

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  • Fig. 26: Identifying Engine Hanger And Engine Balance Bar Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    58. Disconnect the vacuum hose (A), then remove the front mount stop (B) and the front mount bolt (C).

    Fig. 27: Identifying Vacuum Hose, Front Mount Stop And Front Mount Bolt Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    59. Disconnect the vacuum hose (A), then remove the rear mount stop (B) and the rear mount bolt (C).

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  • Fig. 28: Identifying Vacuum Hose, Rear Mount Stop And Rear Mount Bolt Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    60. Remove the bolt (D) securing the shift cable bracket. 61. Raise the vehicle on the lift to full height. 62. 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).

    Fig. 29: Identifying Subframe And Belt Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    63. Raise the jack and line up the slots in the special tool arms with the bolt holes on the jack base, then securely attach them with four bolts.

    64. Remove the subframe.

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  • Fig. 30: Identifying Subframe Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    65. Lower the vehicle and attach a chain hoist (A) to the engine hook (B) and transmission hook (C). Lift up on the engine/transmission assembly until it's securely supported by the chain hoist, and remove the engine support hanger and the engine balance bar from the engine and vehicle.

    Fig. 31: Identifying Chain Hoist, Engine Hook And Transmission Hook Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    66. Remove the two bolts securing the upper bracket.

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  • Fig. 32: Identifying Upper Bracket Bolts Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    67. Check that the engine/transmission is completely free of vacuum hoses, fuel and coolant hoses, and electrical wiring.

    68. Slowly lower the engine/transmission assembly about 150 mm (6 in.). Check once again that all hoses and electrical wiring are disconnected and free from the engine/transmission, then lower it all the way.

    69. Disconnect the chain hoist from the engine/ transmission assembly. 70. Raise the vehicle all the way, then remove the engine/transmission assembly from under the vehicle.

    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.

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  • Fig. 33: Identifying Accessory Brackets With Torque Specifications Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    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.

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  • Fig. 34: Lifting Engine With Chain Hoist Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    3. Install two new bolts securing the upper bracket. Tighten the bolts to the specified torque.

    Fig. 35: Identifying Upper Bracket Bolts With Torque Specifications Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    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).

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  • Fig. 36: Identifying Front Arm, Rear Arm And Spacer Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    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. 37: Identifying Belt And Subframe Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    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.

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  • Fig. 38: Identifying Subframe Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    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. 39: Identifying Positioning Slot On Right Rear Stiffener And Subframe Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    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.

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  • 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. 40: Identifying Transmission Lower Mount Bolts With Torque Specifications Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    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. 41: Identifying Vacuum Hose, Shift Cable Bracket And Rear Mount Bolts With Torque Specifications

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  • Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    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. 42: Identifying Vacuum Hose, Front Mount Bolt And Front Mount Stop With Torque Specifications Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    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. 43: Identifying Side Engine Mount Bracket Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    26. Raise the vehicle on the lift to full height.

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  • 27. Connect the power steering pressure switch connector.

    Fig. 44: Identifying Power Steering Pressure Switch Connector Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    28. Connect the connector to the steering gearbox.

    Fig. 45: Identifying Steering Gearbox Connector Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    29. Install the power steering (P/S) hose.

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  • Fig. 46: Identifying Power Steering Hose Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    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. 47: Identifying Exhaust Pipe Assembly Self-Locking Nuts With Torque Specifications Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    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

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  • REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ). 39. Install the splash shield.

    Fig. 48: Identifying Splash Shield Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    40. Install the front wheels. 41. Lower the vehicle on the lift. 42. Install the A/C compressor.

    Fig. 49: Identifying A/C Compressor With Torque Specifications Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    43. Install the radiator (see RADIATOR AND FAN REPLACEMENT ). 44. Install the heater hoses.

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  • Fig. 50: Identifying Heater Hoses Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    45. Install the upper radiator hose (A) and lower radiator hose (B).

    Fig. 51: Identifying Upper Radiator Hose And Lower Radiator Hose Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    46. Install the connector bracket to the front cylinder head.

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  • Fig. 52: Identifying Connector Bracket Bolt With Torque Specifications Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    47. Install the engine mount control solenoid valve bracket to the rear cylinder head.

    Fig. 53: Identifying Engine Mount Control Solenoid Valve Bracket Bolt With Torque Specifications Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    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.

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  • Fig. 54: Identifying Steering Joint Cover, Steering Joint And Steering Gearbox Pinion Shaft With Torque Specifications Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    49. Install the steering joint cover (D). 50. Install the steering wheel (see STEERING WHEEL INSTALLATION ). 51. Install the heat shield.

    Fig. 55: Identifying Heat Shield With Torque Specifications Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    52. Install the P/S pump outlet line (A) with a new O-ring (B).

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  • Fig. 56: Identifying P/S Pump Outlet Line, Power Steering Hose And O-Ring With Torque Specifications Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    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. 57: Identifying Brake Booster Vacuum Hose And Evaporative Emission Canister Hose Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    58. Connect the fuel feed hose (A) (see FUEL LINE/QUICK-CONNECT FITTING INSTALLATION ), then install the quick-connect fitting cover (B).

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  • Fig. 58: Installing Quick-Connect Fitting Cover Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    59. Install the strut brace (A), then install the connector (B) and transfer breather hose (C).

    Fig. 59: Identifying Connector, Transfer Breather Hose And Strut Brace With Torque Specifications Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    60. Connect the engine wire harness connectors (A), then install the harness clamp (B).

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  • Fig. 60: Identifying Engine Wire Harness Connectors And Harness Clamp Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    61. Install the under-hood fuse/relay box (A), then install the battery cable (B).

    Fig. 61: Identifying Under-Hood Fuse/Relay Box And Battery Cable With Torque SpecificationsCourtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    62. Connect the harness connector (C), then install the harness clamp (D). 63. Install the battery base.

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  • Fig. 62: Identifying Battery Base With Torque Specifications Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    64. Install the harness clamps (A), starter cable (B), and ground cable (C).

    Fig. 63: Identifying Harness Clamps, Starter Cable And Ground Cable Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    65. Install the air intake duct cover.

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  • Fig. 64: Identifying Air Intake Duct Cover With Torque Specifications Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    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).

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  • Fig. 65: Identifying Cowl Cover, Upper Grille Cover, Engine Cover, Battery Trim And Upper Fender Trim Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    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.

    ENGINE MOUNT REPLACEMENT

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  • Fig. 66: Identifying Engine Mounts With Torque Specifications Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

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