1996 ACURA RL KA9 ECU

Cylinder Heads

Installation (cont'd)

4. Install the cylinder heads on the cylinder block.

5. Tighten the cylinder head bolts sequentially in 2 or

3 steps.

Specified Torque:

76 N-m (7.8 kgf-m, 56 Ibf-ft)

NOTE:

We recommend using a beam-type torque wrench.

When using a preset-type torque wrench, be sure

to tighten slowly and not to overtighten.

If a bolt makes any noise while you are torquing

it, loosen the bolt and retighten it.

CYLINDER HEAD BOLTS TORQUE SEQUENCE

CYLINDER HEAD BOLTS

Apply engine oil to the bolt

threads.
6. Install the head cover gasket in the groove of the

cylinder head cover. Seat the recesses for the cam-

shaft first, then work it into the groove around the

outside edges.

NOTE:

Before installing the cylinder head cover gasket,

thoroughly clean the seal and the groove.

When installing, make sure the head cover gasket

is seated securely in the corners of the recesses

with no gap.

CORNERS OF

THE RECESS
HEAD COVER

GASKET

Clean.
CORNERS OF

THE RECESS

CYLINDER

HEAD COVER

7. Apply liquid gasket to the head cover gasket at the

four corners of the recesses.

NOTE:

Use liquid gasket, Part No. 08718 - 0001 or 08718

- 0003.

Check that the mating surfaces are clean and dry

before applying liquid gasket.

Do not install the parts if five minutes or more have

elapsed since applying liquid gasket. Instead, reap-

ply liquid gasket after removing old residue.

After assembly, wait at least 30 minutes before

filling the engine with oil.

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3. Stop after the ring compressor pops free, and check

the connecting rod-to-crank journal alignment

before pushing the piston into place.

4. Install the rod caps with bearings, and torque the

nuts to 44 N-m (4.5 kgf-m, 33 Ibf-ft).
RUBBER HOSES
CORRECT
Pistons

Installation

Before installing the piston, apply a coat of engine

oil to the ring grooves and cylinder bores.

1. Install the ring compressor, check that the bearing

is securely in place; then position the piston in the

cylinder and tap it in using the wooden handle of a

hammer.

2. Install the piston/connecting rod assemblies in the

cylinder block.

• Guide the piston carefully to prevent damage.

• Fit long rubber hoses (about 30 cm (12 in) long)

to the connecting rod bolts to protect the crank-

shaft.

• Install the pistons after setting the crankshaft to

BDC for each cylinder.

INCORRECT
The arrow must face

the timing belt side

of the engine and the

connecting rod oil hole

must face the right side

of the engine.

CONNECTING ROD

OIL HOLE

RUBBER

HOSE

NOTE: Maintain downward force on the ring com-

pressor to prevent the rings from expanding before

entering the cylinder bore.

Use the wooden handle

of a hammer to push, or

tap the piston into the

cylinder bore.

RING COMPRESSOR

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Radiator
Replacemen t
1. Drai n th e engin e coolant .
2 . Remov e th e uppe r an d lowe r radiato r hose s an d AT F
coole r hoses .
3 . Disconnec t th e fa n moto r connector s an d radiato r fa n
contro l senso r connector .
4 . Remov e th e radiato r uppe r brackets , the n pul l u p
th e radiator . 5
. Remov e th e fa n shrou d assemblie s an d othe r part s
fro m th e radiator .
Instal l th e radiato r i n th e revers e orde r o f removal .
NOTE:
Set th e uppe r an d lowe r cushion s securely .
Fil l th e radiato r wit h engin e coolan t an d blee d th e air .
6 x 1. 0 m m9 N- m (0. 9 kgf-m ,
7 Ibf-ft )
CONDENSE R
FA N SHROU D
6 x 1. 0 m m7 N- m (0. 7 kgf-m ,
5 Ibf-ft )
FA N MOTO R
CONNECTO R AT
F COOLE R
HOSESRefer t o sectio n 1 4whe n installing .
UPPER RADIATO RHOSERADIATO RCAP
UPPE R BRACKE TAND CUSHIO N
RADIATO R
O-RINGReplace .
LOWERCUSHIO N
RADIATO R FA N
CONTRO L SENSO R
2 7 N- m (2. 8 kgf-m ,
2 0 Ibf-ft )
LOWE R RADIATO RHOSE
RADIATO R FA N
SHROU D
RADIATO R FA N
CONTRO L SENSO R
CONNECTO R FA
N MOTO R
CONNECTO RDRAI
N
PLUG
O-RIN GReplace .
6 x 1. 0 m m9.8 N- m (1. 0 kgf-m ,
7. 2 Ibf-ft )
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Engine Coolan t Refillin g an d Bleedin g
'96 -0 0 models :
CAUTION : Whe n pourin g engin e coolant , b e sur e t o
shu t th e rela y bo x li d an d no t t o le t coolan t spil l o n th e
electrica l part s o r th e paint . I f an y coolan t spills , rins e it
of f immediately .
NOTE:
Perfor m thi s procedur e whe n th e engin e is cool .
Befor e replacin g th e coolant , tur n th e ignitio n O N (II) ,
slowl y tur n th e climat e contro l temperatur e kno b t o
90° , an d tur n of f th e ignition . Thi s wil l allo w th e
coolan t i n th e heate r t o drai n ou t wit h th e res t o f th e
system .
Whe n th e radiato r i s cool , remov e th e radiato r cap .
Loose n th e drai n plug , an d drai n th e coolant .
DRAINPLUG
DRAI N CA P
2. Remov e th e drai n cap from th e coolan t drai n pip e
t o drai n th e block .
3 . Pu t th e drai n ca p bac k i n place , the n reinstal l th e
cli p o n th e drai n ca p securely .
4 . Tighte n th e radiato r drai n plu g securely .
5 . Remove , drai n an d reinstal l th e reservoir . Fil l th e
tan k halfwa y t o th e MA X mar k wit h water , the n u p
t o th e MA X mar k wit h antifreeze . 6
. Mi x th e recommende d antifreez e wit h a n equa l
amoun t o f wate r i n a clea n container .
NOTE:
Alway s us e onl y genuin e Hond a antifreeze /
coolant .
Fo r bes t corrosio n protection , th e coolan t con -
centratio n mus t b e maintaine d year-roun d a t
50 % minimum . Coolan t concentration s les s tha n
50% ma y no t provid e sufficien t protectio n
against corrosio n o r freezing .
Coolan t concentration s greate r tha n 60 % wil l
impai r coolin g efficienc y an d ar e no t recom -
mended .
CAUTION :
Do no t mi x differen t brand s o f antifreeze/coolants .
D o no t us e additiona l rus t inhibitor s o r anti-rus t
products ; the y ma y no t b e compatibl e wit h th e
coolant .
Engine Coolan t Refil l Capacit y [Includin g reservoi r
(0.65 (0.6 9 U S qt , 0.5 7 Im p qt))] :
6.1 (6. 4 US qt , 5. 4 Im p qt )
7. Remov e th e engin e cove r (se e pag e 5-3 ).
8 . Loose n th e ai r blee d bol t i n th e wate r passage , the n
fill th e radiato r to th e botto m of th e fille r nec k with
the coolan t mixture . Tighte n th e blee d bol t a s soo n
a s coolan t start s t o ru n ou t i n a stead y strea m with -
ou t bubbles .
9 . Wit h th e radiato r ca p off , star t th e engin e an d le t i t
ru n unti l i t i s warme d u p (radiato r fa n come s o n a t
leas t twice) . Then , i f necessary , ad d mor e coolan t mi x
t o brin g th e leve l bac k u p t o th e botto m o f th e fille r
neck .
10. Pu t th e radiato r ca p o n tightly , the n ru n th e engin e
agai n an d chec k fo r leaks .
BLEE D BOL T9.8 N- m (1. 0 kgf-m , 7. 2 Ibf-ft )
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Radiator
Engine Coolan t Refillin g an d Bleedin g
'01 model :
CAUTION : Whe n pourin g engin e coolant , b e sur e t o
shu t th e rela y bo x li d an d no t t o le t coolan t spil l o n th e
electrica l part s o r th e paint . I f an y coolan t spills , rins e it
of f immediately .
NOTE:
Perfor m thi s procedur e whe n th e engin e is cool .
Befor e replacin g th e coolant , tur n th e ignitio n O N (II) ,
slowl y tur n th e climat e contro l temperatur e kno b t o
90° , an d tur n of f th e ignition . Thi s wil l allo w th e
coolan t i n th e heate r t o drai n ou t wit h th e res t o f th e
system .
Whe n th e radiato r i s cool , remov e th e radiato r cap .
Loose n th e drai n plug , an d drai n th e coolant .
DRAINPLUG
DRAI N CA P
2. Remov e th e drai n ca p fro m th e coolan t drai n pip e
t o drai n th e block .
3 . Pu t th e drai n ca p bac k i n place , the n reinstal l th e
cli p o n th e drai n ca p securely .
4 . Tighte n th e radiato r drai n plu g securely .
5 . Remove , drai n an d reinstal l th e coolan t reservoir .
Fil l th e tan k t o th e MA X mar k wit h Hond a Al l
Seaso n Antifreeze/Coolan t Typ e 2 .
6 . Remov e th e engine cover (se e pag e 5-3 ). 7
. Loose n th e ai r blee d bol t i n th e thermosta t housing ,
the n pou r Hond a Al l Seaso n Antifreeze/Coolan t
Typ e 2 int o th e radiato r t o th e botto m o f th e fille r
neck . D o no t le t coolan t spil l o n an y electrica l part s
o r th e paint . I f an y coolan t spills , rins e i t of f immedi -
ately .
NOTE :
Alway s us e Hond a Al l Seaso n Antifreeze/Coolan t
Typ e 2 . Usin g a non-Hond a coolan t ca n resul t i n
corrosion , causin g th e coolin g syste m to mal -
functio n o r fail .
Hond a Al l Seaso n Antifreeze/Coolan t Typ e 2 is a
mixtur e o f 50 % antifreez e an d 50 % water . Pre -
mixin g i s no t required .
8 . Tighte n th e blee d bol t a s soo n a s coolan t start s t o
ru n ou t i n a stead y stream .
9 . Wit h th e radiato r cap off, star t th e engin e an d le t i t
ru n unti l warme d u p (radiato r fa n come s o n a t leas t
twice) . Then , i f necessary , ad d mor e genuin e Hond a
Al l Seaso n Antifreeze/Coolan t Typ e 2 to brin g th e
leve l bac k u p t o th e botto m o f th e fille r neck .
10 . Pu t th e radiato r ca p o n tightly , the n ru n th e engin e
agai n an d chec k fo r leaks .
Engin
e Coolan t Refil l Capacit y [Includin g reservoi r
(0.65 (0.6 9 U S qt , 0.5 7 Im p qt))] :
6.1 (6. 4 US qt , 5. 4 Im p qt )
BLEE D BOL T9.8 N- m (1. 0 kgf-m , 7. 2 Ibf-ft )
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System Descriptio n
Electrical Connection s
FUSES
BACK U P (RADIO ) (7.5A) *
STO P HOR N (15A) *
BATTER Y (12 0 A) *
FUS E BO X (50A) *
IG . SW(50A) *
: i n th e under-hoo d fuse/rela y bo x
No. 6 ECU(PCM ) (20A )
No . 2 5 IG COI L (30A )
No . 2 2 FUE L PUM P (20A )
No . 2 0 ECU(PCM ) (20A )
No.1 4 STARTE R SIGNA L (7.5A )
*2: '00-0 1 model s
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PGM-FI Syste m
System Descriptio n (cont'd )
3. Fue l Cut-of f Contro l
• Durin g deceleratio n wit h th e throttl e valv e closed , curren t t o th e injector s i s cu t of f t o improv e fue l econom y a t
speed s ove r 1,00 0 rpm .
• Fue l cut-of f actio n als o take s plac e whe n engin e spee d exceed s 5,90 0 rpm , regardles s o f th e positio n o f th e throttl e
valve, t o protec t th e engin e fro m over-revving .
4. A/ C Compresso r Clutc h Rela y
Whe n th e PC M receive s a deman d fo r coolin g fro m th e ai r conditionin g system , i t delay s th e compresso r fro m bein g
energized , an d enriche s th e mixtur e to assur e a smoot h transitio n t o th e A/ C mode .
5 . Evaporativ e Emissio n (EVAP ) Control .
Whe n th e engin e coolan t temperatur e i s abov e 99° F (37°C) : '9 6 - 9 9 models , 140° F (60°C) : '0 0 - 0 4 models , th e PC M
control s th e EVA P caniste r purg e valv e whic h control s vacuu m to th e EVA P canister .
6 . Intak e Manifol d Runne r Contro l (IMRC )
Whe n engin e spee d i s belo w 3,20 0 rpm , th e IMR C Solenoi d Valv e 1 an d IMR C Solenoi d Valv e 2 ar e activate d b y a sig -
na l fro m th e PCM . Intak e ai r flow s throug h a lon g chambe r path , increasin g torqu e a t lo w RPM .
Whe n engin e spee d is 3,20 0 - 3,80 0 rpm , th e IMR C Solenoi d Valv e is deactivate d b y th e PCM . Intak e ai r flow s throug h a
shor t chambe r path , increasin g mid-rang e torque .
Whe n th e engin e rp m is abov e 3,80 0 rpm , th e IMR C Solenoi d Valv e 1 an d IMR C Solenoi d Valv e 2 ar e deactivate d b y th e
PCM . Thi s create s a ver y shor t intak e pat h an d increase s high-spee d torque .
7 . Exhaus t Ga s Recirculatio n (EGR ) Contro l
Whe n th e EG R is require d fo r contro l o f oxide s o f nitroge n (NOx ) emissions , th e PC M control s th e EG R contro l valv e
vacuu m solenoi d valv e whic h supplie s regulate d vacuu m to th e EG R valve .
EC M Fail-safe/Back-u p Function s
1. Fail-saf e Functio n
When a n abnormalit y occur s i n a signa l fro m a sensor , th e PC M ignore s tha t signa l an d assume s a pre-programme d
valu e fo r tha t senso r tha t allow s th e engine to continu e t o run .
2 . Back-u p Functio n
Whe n a n abnormalit y occur s i n th e PC M itself , th e fue l injector s ar e controlle d b y a back-u p circui t independen t o f th e
syste m in orde r t o permi t minima l driving .
3 . Self-diagnosi s Functio n [Malfunctio n Indicato r Lam p (MIL) ]
Whe n a n abnormalit y occur s i n a signa l fro m a sensor , th e PC M supplie s groun d fo r th e MI L an d store s th e DT C in
erasabl e memory . Whe n th e ignitio n i s initiall y turne d on , th e PC M supplie s groun d fo r th e MI L fo r 2 second s t o chec k
the MI L bul b condition .
4. Tw o Tri p Detectio n Metho d ('9 6 - 9 7 models )
T o preven t fals e indications , th e Tw o Tri p Detectio n Metho d i s use d fo r th e HO2S , fue l metering-related , idl e contro l
system , EC T sensor , EG R syste m self-diagnosti c function s an d EVA P contro l system . Whe n a n abnormalit y occurs , th e
PC M store s i t i n it s memory . Whe n th e sam e abnormalit y recur s afte r th e ignitio n switc h i s turne d OF F an d O N (II )
again , th e PC M inform s th e drive r b y lightin g th e MIL .
However , t o eas e troubleshooting , thi s functio n i s cancelle d whe n yo u shor t th e servic e chec k connector . Th e MI L wil l
the n blin k immediatel y whe n a n abnormalit y occurs .
5 . Tw o Drivin g Cycl e Detectio n Metho d ('9 6 - 9 7 models )
A "Drivin g Cycle " consist s o f startin g th e engine , beginnin g close d loo p operation , an d stoppin g th e engine . I f misfir -
in g tha t increase s emissions , EVA P contro l syste m malfunctio n o r TW C deterioratio n i s detecte d durin g tw o consecu -
tiv e drivin g cycles , th e PC M turn s th e MI L on .
However , t o eas e troubleshooting , thi s functio n i s cancelle d whe n yo u shor t th e servic e chec k connector . Th e MI L wil l
the n blin k immediatel y whe n a n abnormalit y occurs .
6 . Tw o Drivin g Cycl e Detectio n Metho d ('9 8 - 0 4 models )
T o preven t fals e indications , th e "tw o drivin g cycl e detectio n method " i s use d fo r th e HO2S , fue l metering-related , idl e
contro l system , EC T sensor , EG R system , TW C an d EVA P contro l syste m an d othe r self-diagnosti c functions . Whe n a n
abnormalit y occurs , th e PC M store s it i n it s memory . Whe n th e sam e abnormalit y recur s afte r switc h is turne d OF F an d
O N (II ) again , th e PC M inform s th e drive r b y turnin g o n th e MIL .
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The sca n too l indicate s Diagnosti c Troubl e Cod e (DTC ) P0133 : A slo w respons e proble m in th e Righ t Primar y
Heate d Oxyge n Senso r (Righ t Primar y HO2S ) (Ban k 1 , Senso r 1 ) circuit .
Th e sca n too l indicate s Diagnosti c Troubl e Cod e (DTC ) P0153 : A slo w respons e proble m in th e Lef t Primar y
Heate d Oxyge n Senso r (Lef t Primar y HO2S ) (Ban k 2 , Senso r 1 ) circuit .
Descriptio n
B y controllin g th e air/fue l rati o wit h a Primar y HO2 S (Senso r 1 ) an d a Secondar y HO2 S (Senso r 2) , th e deterioratio n o f th e
Primar y HO2 S (Senso r 1 ) ca n b e evaluate d b y it s feedbac k period . Whe n th e feedbac k perio d o f th e HO2 S exceed s a certai n
valu e durin g stabl e drivin g conditions , th e senso r wil l b e judge d a s deteriorated . Whe n deterioratio n ha s bee n detecte d dur -
in g tw o consecutiv e trips , th e MI L come s o n an d DT C P013 3 o r P015 3 wil l b e stored .
NOTE : I f DT C P0131 , P013 2 and/o r P013 5 ar e store d a t th e sam e tim e a s DT C P0133 , troubleshoo t thos e DTC s first , the n
troubleshoo t DT C P0133 . I f DT C P0151 , P015 2 and/o r P015 5 ar e store d a t th e sam e tim e a s DT C P0153 , troubleshoo t thos e
DTC s first , the n troubleshoo t DT C P0153 .
Is DT C P013 3 and/o r P015 3
indicated ?
YES
Replace the primary HO2S (Sen-
sor 1).
NO
Intermitten t failure , syste m is O Kat thi s time . Chec k fo r poo r con -nection s o r loos e wire s a t C251 ,
C25 4 (locate d a t lef t shoc k tower) ,
C11 9 (righ t primar y HO2 S (Ban k 1 ,
Senso r 1) ) o r C12 6 (lef t primar y
HO2 S (Ban k 2 , Senso r 1)) * an d
PCM .
*: P015 3
Proble m verification :
1 . D o th e PC M Rese t Procedure .
2 . Star t th e engine . Hol d th e
engin e a t 3,00 0 rp m wit h n oloa d (i n Par k o r neutral ) unti l
th e radiato r fa n come s on .
3 . Connec t th e SC S servic e con -
nector .
4 . Test-driv e unde r followin g
conditions .— 5 5 mp h (8 8 km/h ) stead y
spee d
— Transmissio n i n posi -tion— Unti l readines s cod e come son
Possibl e Caus e
• Primar y HO2 S (Senso r 1 ) Deterioratio n
• Primar y HO2 S Heate r (Senso r 1 ) Deterioratio n
• Exhaus t syste m leakag e
Troubleshootin g Flowchar t
— Th e MI L ha s bee n reporte d on .
— DT C P013 3 and/o r P015 3
stored.
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