2000 HONDA CR-V Engine

6. Disconnect the engine control module (ECM)/power-
train control module (PCM) connectors from the ECM/
PCM.
7. Disconnect the main wire harness connector.
Remove the grommet and wire harness clamps, then
pull out the EcM/Pclvl connectors.
6x1.0mm11 N.m 11.1 kgl.m,8lbf.ftl
CONNECTOR
GROMMET
L Disconnect the engine wire harness connectors on
the left side of the engine compartment.
ENGINE WIREHARNESS CONNECTORS
(cont'd)
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Removal (cont'dl
Remove the cruise control actuator (see section 4).
Remove the mounting bolt and lock bolt, then
remove the P/S pump belt and pump.
10.
1t.
MOUNNNG BOLT8 x 1.25 mm2a N.m 12.4 kg{.m, 17 lbtftlP/S PUMPBELT
LOCK BOLTI x 1.25 mm24 N.m {2.4 kgtm, '17 lbf.ftl
12.Loosen the idler pulley bracket bolt and adjusting
bolt, then remove the air conditioning (A,/C) com-
pressor belt.
ID1TR PULI.f,Y ARACKET BOLT10 r 1.25 mma{ N.m 14.5lgtm,33 lbf.ft)
ADJUSTING BOLTLOCKNUT8 x 1.25 mm24 N.m {2.4 kgf.m, 17 lbf.ftl
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13. Relieve fuel pressure {see section 11).
@ Do not 3mok6 whil€ working on th6
tugl systsm. Koep open flam€ or spark away from
the work area. Drain fuel only inlo an approved
container.
14. Remove the evaporative emission (EVAP) control
canister hose and tuel feed hose.
33 N.m (3.4 kgt.m,2s tbf.ft)
,%l
*ryft'fltr
\'t,f
EVAP CCCANISTER HOSE
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Removal (cont'd)
17. Disconnect the power steering pressure {psp} switchconnector, and remove the wire harness clamo.
Remove the slave cylinder and clutch hose bracket(Mrr).
NOTE:
. Do not disconnect the pipe/hose assembly.. Do not operate the clutch pedal once the slavecylinder has been removed.. Take care not to bend the pipe/hose assembly.
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18.
19. Disconnect the transmission ground cable (M/T).
Remove the cotter pins, then remove the steelwashers, plastic washers, shift cable, and select cablefrom the levers (M/T).
sElEcrCABI."E
21. Remove the cable bracket from the clutch housing(M/T).
GROUND CABI."E
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22. Remove the radiator caP.
!@ use care when removing the radiatol
cap to avoid scalding by hot coolani or steam.
23. Raise the hoist to full height
24. Remove the front tires/wheels.
25. Remove the guard bar and splash shield.
8 x 1.25 mm2,1 N.m {2.4 kgf,m, 17 lbl ft)6x1.0mm9.8 N.m {1.0 kgf.m, GUARD BAR7.2 tbf.rr)
Loosen the drain plug in the radiator. Drain the
engine coolant (see page 10-51.
Drain the transmission oil or fluid. Reinstall the drain
plug using a new washer lsee section 13 (M/T) or sec-
tion 14 (ly'T)].
Drain the engine oil. Reinstall the drain bolt using a
new washer {see page 8-4).
Bemove the A,/C compressor. Do not disconnect the
!y'C hoses.
SPLASH
26.
27.
28.
29.
ER
lCEB
30. Disconnect the primary heated oxygen sensor (prl-
mary HO2S) connector. then remove exhaust pipe A
'97 - 98 U.S. models (Cslifornia):
PRIMARY HO2SCONNECTOR
GASKETReplace.
SELF-LOCKING NUT8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m 12.2 kgf.m,16 lbf.ftlReplace.
8 x 1.25 mm16 N.m {1.6 kgf.m.12 tbt.ftlReplace.
SELF.LOCKING NUT10 x 1.25 mm54 N.m 15.5 kgf.m,.() tbf.frlReplace.
NUT
'97 - 98 U.S. mod€ls {Except California):'99 - 00 models:
PRIMARY HO2SCONNECTORGASKETSReplace.
GASKETReplace.
SELF.LOCKING8 x 'l.25 mm22 N.m (2.2 kgf m,
16 rbf.ftlReplace.
SELF.LOCKING NUT
8 x 1.25 mm16 N.m 11.6 kgf.m,12 tbt fr)Replace.
10 x 1.25 mm54 N.m 15.5 kgt.m,40 rbt.ftlReplace.
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OOI{TROL PI
Removal (cont'dl
31. Remove the shift cable. Take care not to bend the
cable when removing it. Always replace any kinked
cable with new one (Afl-).
SNAP PIN
sHtFT CABttOOVEB
8 x 1.25 mmt2 N.m 12.2 lgtr'l'',,16 tbf.ftl
Remove the right damper fork (see section 18).
Disconnect the suspension lower arm ball joints (see
section 18),
Remove the driveshafts (see section t6). Coat allprecision-finished surface with clean engine oil. Tieplastic bags over the driveshaft ends.
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34.
Make marks on the transfer companion flange andpropeller shaft as shown. Use these marks to set thepropeller shaft in the proper position when rein-
stalling (4WD).
Remove the four bolts securing the propeller shaft,then separate the propeller shaft from the transfer
companion flange (4WD).
E x 1.25 mm32 N.m 13.3 lgt.m, 24 lbt'ftlRepl€ce.
37. Lower the hoist,
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Removal (cont'dl
43. Attach the chain hoist to the engine.
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44. Remove the left and right front mounts and brackets
Replace.
M/T:
MOUNT/BRACKET
Alf I
45. Remove the rear mount bracket mounting bolt.
REAB MOUNT
UPPER
47. Remove the transmission mount bracket, then remove
the transmission mount.
46. Remove the uDper bracket.
Check that the engine^ransmission is completely free
of vacuum hoses, fuel and coolant hoses, and electri-
calwiring.
Slowly raise the engine approximately 150 mm (6 in)'
Check once again that all hoses and wires are discon-
nected from the enginenransmission.
Raise the engine all the way, and remove it from the
vehicle.
49.
1
TRANSMISSION
MOUNT BMCKET
50.
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Engine Installation:
lnstall the engine in the reverse order of removal.
Reinstall the mount bolts/nuts in the following sequence
Failure to follow these procedures may cause excessrve
noise and vibration. and reduce bushing life.
1. Install the transmission mount and bracket. then
tighten the bolts on the frame side. Do not tighten
the bolts/nuts on the transmission side.
A/T:
12 x 1.25 mm6,a N.m 16.5 kgtr.m,47 tbt f0
R
R
TM'{SMISSIONMOUNT
M/T:
TRANSMISSIONMOUNT BRACKEY
TRANSMISSIONMOUNT
12 x 1.25 mm64 N.m {6.5 kgt.m,
!, m,
47 tbl.ft)
2. Install the upper bracket, then tighten the nuts in the
numbered seauence.
O 12 x 1.25 mm7a N.m {7.5 kgf'm,54 tbf.trl
A 12r1.25mm7il N.m 17.5 kgl'm,
5,r lbt.ft)
3. Install the rear mount bracket mounting bolt.
tighten the bolt.
MOUNN G BOLTReplace.
Do not
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