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ll.Remove the engine wire harness connectors and
wi.e ha.ness clamps from the cylinder head and the
intake manitold.
Four fuel injector connectors
Intake air tempe.ature {lAT) sensor connector
Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor con-
nector
TDC/CKP/CYP sensor connector
lgnition coil conn€ctor
ECT gauge sending unit connector
Throttle position (TP) sensor connector
VTEC solenoid valve connector
VTEC Dressure switch connector
Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor con-
nector
ldle air control {lAC) sensor connector
EVAP purge controlsol€noid valvo connector
Intake air bypass {lABl control solenoid valve
conneclor
a
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12.
13.
Remove the spsrk plug caps and distributor from
the cylinder head.
Remove the upper radiator hose, heat€r hose and
water bypass hose.
WATER BYPASS
HOSE
6r1.0mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kgt m,1.2 tbtftl
14. Remove the sDlash shield.
Remove the engine ground cable.
Romovo the adjusting bolt and mounting bolts, then
remove the power steering (P/S) pump belt and P/Spump.
. Do not disconnect the P/S hoses.
(cont'dl
15.
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m 11.0 kgl.m,7.2 tbt.ttl
6-57
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7.Apply liquid gasket to the hesd mating surface of
th€ No. 1 and No. 5 camshaft holders on both the
intako and exhaust side. Confirm that the camshaft
koywEys face up, then place those holders, together
with th€ No.2, No. 3 and No.4 camshaft holders,
on th€ cylind6r head.
NOTE: The arrows msrked on the camshaft holders
should point to the timing belt.
INTAKE
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EXHAUST
Apply liquid gaskot
to lh6 3had€d aroas.
Temporarily tighton the bolts of tho camshaft hold-
6rs and thE camshaft holder plates,
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CAIISHAFT HOIDERS
Ho. a No.3 1to.2
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CAMSHAFT HOI,I'ER
9. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown below.
(D - @: 8 x 1.25 mm 27 N.m {2.8 kgf.m,20 lbt ttl
(D - (D: 6 x 1.0 mm 9.8 N.m (1.0 kgrl.m, 7.2 lbf'ft}
10. Install the back cover and camshaft pulleys.
CAMSHAFT
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10 x 1.25 mm56 N.ln l5.t kgf.m,4r lbl.trl
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m 11.0 kgtm, t.2lbf'ft)
(cont'd)
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When installing the cylinder head cover. hold the
rubber seal in the groove by placing your fingers on
the camshaft contacting surfaces (top of the semi-
circles).
Once the cylinder head cover is on the cylinder
head, slide the cover slightly back and forth to seat
the rubber seal.
NOTE:
Before installing the cylinder head cover, clean
the cylinder head contacting surfaces using a
shop towel.
Do not touch the pans where liquid gasket was
applied.
6x1.0mm9,8 N.m 11.0 kgt'm,7.2 tffirl
Tighten the nuts in 2 or 3 steps. In the final step'
tighten all nuts, in sequence, to 9.8 N'm (1.0 kgf'm,
7.2 tbf.ft).
After installing, check that all tubes, hoses and con-
nectors are installed correctly.
17.
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Piston
lnstallation
'1.
Before installing the piston, apply a coat ofengine oil to the ring grooves and cylinder bores.
lf the crankshaft is already installed:
. Remove the connecting rod caps and slip short
sections of rubber hose ove. the threaded ends
of the connecting rod bolts.
a Install the ring compressor, check that the bear'
ing is securely in place, then position the piston
in the cylinder and tap it in using the wooden
handle of a hammer.
Stop after the ring compressor pops free and
check the connecting rod-to-crank journal align-
ment before tapping piston into place.
. Install the rod caps with bearings, then torque
the nuts,
81881 ongino: 31 N.m {3.2 kgf.m, 23 lbf.ftl
818C1 cngino: 44 N'm 1,t.5 kgf.m, 33 lbf.ftl
lf the crankshaft is not installed:
o Remove the rod caps and bearings. install the
ring compressor, then position the piston in the
cylinder and tap it in using the wooden handle of
a nammer.
. Position all Distons at toD dead center.
CONNECTING RODOIL HOI-E (Br8Bl onginelThe arrow must facethe timing belt sideof the engine. Theconnecting rod oil holemust lace the intak€manifold {81881 €ngine).
NOTE: Maintain downward force on the ring com-
pressor to prevent rings from expanding before
entering the cylinder bore,
BING COMPRESSORUse the wooden handleof a hammer to push ortap the piston into thecylinder bore.
Piston Rings
Replacement
1.Using a ring expander, remove old piston rings.
Clean all ring g.ooves thoroughly.
NOTE:
. Use a squared-oJf broken ring or ring groove
cleaner with blade to fit piston grooves.
. Top ring groove is 1.0 mm (0.039 in) wide, sec-
ond groove is 1.2 mm (0.047 in) wide. and oil
ring groove is 2.8 mm (0.110 in) wide.. File down blade if necessary.
CAUTION: Do not use a wire brush to cloan thr
ring lands, or cut ring lands dsopo. with cl€aning
tool.
NOTE: lf the piston is to be separated from the con-
necting rod, do not install new rings yet.
Install new rings in the prope. sequence and posi-
tion (see page 7-18).
NOTE: Do not use old piston rings.
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lllustrated Index
@ sy"t". is under high plessure when engine
is hot. To avoid dsnger of relsssing scalding engine
coolant. remove cap only when engine is cool.
Total Cooling System Capacity (lncluding heater and
r€servoirl
Bl8Bl engine:
Mfl: 6.4 | {6.8 US qt, 5.6 lmp qt}
AlTt 6.7 | {7.1 US qt, 5.9 lmp qt}
Bl8Cl engine:
Mfi: 6.7 t {7.1 US qt, 5.9 lmp qt}
CAUTION: lf any engine coolant spills on paint€d por-
tions ot the body, rinse it ofl immediately.
NOTE:
a Check all cooling system hoses for damage. leaks or
deterioration and replace if necessary.
a Check all hose clamps and retighten if necessary.
a Use new O-rings when reassembling.
CONDENSERFAN SHROUD{soe soction 221
6 x 1.O mm7 N.m (O.7 kgt.m. 5 lbf.ftl
ATF COOLERHOSES{81881 6ngine)
RADIATOREngine coolant refilling and bleeding,page 10-5Leak test, page 'l0-6
Inspect soldered joints andseams for leaks.Elow out dirt from betweencore fins with compressed air.lf insects, etc., are clogging.adiator, wash them off withlow pressure water,
S!
P
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COOLANTRESERVOIR
5x0.8mm4.4 N.m (O.45 kgf.m,3.3 lbl.fr)
M/T: Manual t.anamiaaionA/T: Automatic t.ansmiasionATF: Automatic t.ansmission fluid
\*
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FAN SHROUD
10-2
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT HOSE CONNECTIONS:
Bl88l engine:FAST IDLETHERMOVALVE
THERMOSTATHOUSIITGIDLE AIR CONTROLIIAC} VALVE
O'RINGReplace.
BREATHER PIPE
O-RINGReplace.
HEATER HOSES
818C1 engine:
ENGINE OILCOOLER
IAC VALVE
HEATER BYPASSPIPE
FAST IDLETHERMOVALVE
THERMOSTATHOUSING
BREATHER PIPE
HEATEB HOSES
10-3
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Radiator
Replacement
1.Drain the engine coolant.
Remove the upper and lower radiator hoses, and ATF
cooter noses.
Disconnect the fan motor connectors.
Remove the radiator upper brackets, then pull up the
radiator.
5. Remove the fan shroud assemblies and other parts
from radiato..
lnstall the radiator in the reverse order of removal:
NOTE:
a Set the upper and lower cushions securely.
a Fill the radiator and bleed the air.4.
UPPER BRACKETAND CUSHTOl{
RADIATOR CAP
t
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6 x l.O mm9.8 N.m (1.O kgt.m,7.2 rbf.ft)
6 x 1.0 mm9.8 il.m 11.O kgt'm,7.2 lbr.ftl
FAN MOTOR
CUSHION
SHROUDO-RINGReplace.
6 x 1.0 mm9.8 N.m ('l.O kgl.m,7.2 tbl.ttl
DRAIN PLUG
LOWER RADIATORHOSE
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Guide
NOTE: Across each row in the chart. the systems that could be sources of a symptom are ranked in the order they should
be inspected staning with O. Find the symptom in the left column, read across to the most likely source. then refer
to the page listed at the top of that column. lf inspection shows the system is OK, try the next mosr likely system O, etc,
* lf codes other then those listed above are indicated, count the number of blinks again. It the MIL is in fact blinking
^ these codes, replace the ECM.
qy, lf the MIL is on while the engine is running. connect the SCS shon connector to the service check connector. It no
code is displayed {MlL stays on steady), the back-up system is in operation.
Substitute a known-good ECM and recheck. lf the indication goes away, replace the original ECM.
USA:
MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR
LAMP {MIL)
CANADA: ----l CHECK-ltGl- ENGTNE- | - LTGHT
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* * *: 818C1 engine
1-32
SYMPTOM
PGM.FI
ENGINECONTROLMOOULE
HEATEOOXYGENSENSOR
MANIFOLOAESOLUTEPRESSURESENSOR
TOP DEAD CINTTR/CRANKSHAFTPOSTT|ON/CYLINDERPOSITION SENSOR
ENGINECOOLANTTEMPfRA.TURTSENSOR
THROTTTEPOStTtONSENSOR
INfAKE AIRTEMP€RA.TUREsar,rs0R
BARO.METRICPRESSURESENSOR
IGNITIONOUTPUTSIGNAL
vEHtct-ESPfEDSENSOR
11.4246, 47,5011-56l1-581l-6011-6211-641t-661r-68
MALFUNCTION INOICATORLAMP (MIU" TURNS ON1 lor:t:]:lrmr:- i;:i'-tK3t-16l-16l'-\-16l/-----\
-r:+r-
-{"Pr:-o_-16l-.z-\r6t/_-\
MALFUNCTION INOICATORLAMP (MIL)'' BLINKS:O. or-8.-D:o.:@.
o, O'l3l/__-\.E-o.:O: or tr]--i !l/ -i-\| 7 t-/__-\
--l-l-l r0 I/----\| 13 |z_---\
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ENGINE WON'T STAffTo@@
DIFFICULT TO STARTENGIN€ WHEN COLO@@(9)o
IRREGULARIDLING
WHEN COTDFAST IDLEouT 0f sPtc@@
ROUGH IDLE@o
RPM TOOHIGH@@
RPM TOOLOW@
FREOUENTSTALLING
WHILE@@
AFTER@
POOnPERFOEM.ANCE
MISFIRE ORROUGHRUNNING@@@
FAITSEMISSIONTEST@@@
Loss 0FPOWER@@@