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l\-Alternator Replacement
1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio,
then write down the frequencies for the radio'spreset buttons,
2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery first,
then disconnect the positive cable.
3. Remove the front bumper (see page 20-85).
4. Remove the right side headlight (see page 22-79).
5. Remove the reserve tank from the bracket.
6. Remove the drive belt (see page 4-26).
7. Remove the three bolts securing the alternator.
8 x 1.25 mm22 N.n 12.2 kgl.m,
Disconnect the alternator connector (A) and BLK
wire (B) from the alternator.
8 N.m10.8 kgf.m,6lbf.ft)
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Remove the alternator.
Installthe alternator and drive belt in the reverse
order of removal.
Connect the positive cable and negative cable to
the battery.
Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter
the customer's radio station presets.
Set the clock.
Perform the engine control module {ECM) idle learn
procedure (see page 11-139).
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Engine Assembly
Engine Removal (cont'dl
14. Remove the clutch slave cylinder {A) andclutchline
bracket mounting bolt (B).
15. Remove the shift cable (A) and select cable (B).
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16. Disconnect the engine control module (ECM)
connectors (A) and main wire harness connector(B).
Remove the harness clamps (A) and grommet (B),
then pullthe engine wire harness through the
bulkhead.
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Engine Assembly
Engine Installation (cont'd)
Position lhe engine under the vehicle. Attach the
chain hoist to the engine, then lift the engine intoposition in the vehicle.
Reinstallthe mounting bolts/support nuts in
the sequence given. Failure to follow this
sequence may cause excessive noise and
vibration, and reduce bushing life.
3. Install the A,/C compressor (A), and connect the
compressor clutch connector {B).
8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m 12.2 kgf m. 16 lbf.ft)
4. Support the subframe with the subframe adapter
and a jack.
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heads, then tighten the bolts.
14x 1.5 mm103Nm{10,5 kgf m.76 rbt.ftlReplace.
6. Tighten the rear mount mounting bolts.
l0x 1.25 mm59 N.m (6.0 kgf.m, 4:] lbI.ft)
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27. lnstallthe upper radiator hose {A) and heater hoses(B).
Push the engine control module (ECM) connectors
through the bulkhead, then installthe grommet (A).
29. Installthe harness clamps (B).
30. Connect the ECI\4 connectors (A) and main wire
harness connector (B).
Install the throttle cable (see page 11-164), then
adjustthe cable {see page 11-'163).
Installthe cruise control cable (see page 4-44), then
adjust the cable (see page 4-45),
Install the brake booster vacuum hose (A) and the
evaporative emission (EVAP) canister hose (B).
34. Installthe fuel line (see page 11-150).
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Engine Mechanical
Cylinder Head
Special Tools
Comoonent Location Index
Engine Compression Inspection
VTEC Rocker Arm Test ........... ............ 6-7
VTC Actuator Inspection .................... 6-8
Valve Clearance Adjustment ............. 6-9
Crankshaft Pulley Removal and Installation .............. 6-11
Cam Chain Removal ........................... 6-12
Cam Chain Installation ....................... 6-15
Auto-Tensioner Removal/1nsta11ation ......................... 6-19
Chain Case Oil Seal Installation ........ 6-21
Cyf inder Head Cover Removal .......... 6-22
Cylinder Head Removal ..................... 6-23
WC Actuator. Exhaust Camshaft Sorocket
Repf acement .........6-24
Cylinder Head Inspection for Warpage ...................... 6-25
Rocker Arm Assembly Removal ................................. 6-26
Rocker Arms and Shafts
Disassembly/Reassembly .............. 6-27
Rocker Arms and Shafts Inspection ............................ 6-28
Camshaft Inspection .......................... 6-29
Valves, Springs, and Valve Seals Removal ................ 6-31
Valve Insoection ...................... ........... 6-32
Valve Stem-to-Guide Clearance Insoection ............... 6-32
Valve Guide Reolacement ................. 6-33
Valve Seat Reconditioning ................ 6-35
Valves, Springs, and Valve Seals Installation ............ 6-37
Rocker Arm Assemblv Installation .... 6-38
Cvlinder Head Installation ........................................... 6-39
Cylinder Head Cover Installation ...... 6-41
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Component Location lndex
TENSIONERARM
AUTO.TENSIONERReplacement, page 6-'l I
IGNITION COILCOVER
CYLINDER HEADCOVERRemoval, page 6-22lnstallation, page 6-41
CAM CHAINBemoval, page 6-'12Installation, page 6-15
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CAM CHAIN GUIDE A
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CRANKSHAFT PULLEYReplacement, page 6 11
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Component Location Index (cont'd)
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ROCKER ARMASSEMBLYOverhaul, page 6 27Inspection, page 6-28
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