2003 HONDA CIVIC ERS

Engine Assembly
Engine Removal (cont'd)
43. Use a marker to make alignment marks on the
reference lines (A) that align with the centers of the
rear subframe mounting bolts (B).
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44. Remove the front subframe (C).
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45. Disconnect the compressor clutch connector (A),
then remove the Ay'C compressor (B)without
disconnecting the A'./C hoses.
Check that the engine/transmission is completely
free of vacuum hoses, fuel and coolant hoses, and
electrical wiring.
Slowly lower the engine about 150 mm (6 in.).
Check once again that all hoses and wires are
disconnected trom the engine/transmission.
Lower the engine all the way. Remove the chain
hoist from the engine.
Remove the engine from under the vehicle.
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Engine Assembly
Engine Installation {cont'dl
Install the select cable (A) and shift cable (B) using
the plastic washers (C), washers (D), and new cotter
pins (E).
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf.m,7.2 tbl.ftl
Install the clutch slave cylinder (A) and clutch line
bracket mounting bolt (B).
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m{1.0 kgf.m,7.2 tbt.ft)
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8 x '1.25 mm24 N.m (2.4 kgl.m,
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37. Installthe battery cables (A) on the under-hood
fuse/relay box, then install the harness clamp (B).
Installthe ground cable (C).
Installthe intake air duct.
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Cylinder Head
Engine Compression Inspection
1. Warm up the engine to normal operating
temperature (cooling fan comes on).
2. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
3. Remove the intake manifold cover (see step 1 onpage 6-22).
4, Disconnect all four injector connectors.
5. Start the engine, and let it run until it stalls.
6. Remove the iour ignition coils (see page 4-18).
7. Remove the four spark plugs.
8. Attach the compression gauge to the spark plug
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Open the throttle fully, then crank the engine with
the starter motor and measure the compression.
Compression Pressure
Above 930 kpa (9.5 kgf/cm', 135 psi)
Measure the compression on the remaining
cylinders,
Maximum vadation
Within 200 kPa (2.0 kgf/cm', 28 psi)
lf the compression is not within specifications,
check these items, then remeasure the
compressron.
. Damaged orworn valves and seats. Damaged cylinder head gasket. Damaged or worn piston rings. Damaged orworn piston and cylinder bore
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WEC Rocker Arms Test
Special Tools Required. Air pressure regulator 07AAJ-PNAA100. VTEC air adaoter 07ZAJ-PNAA100. WEC air stoDoer 07ZAJ-PNAA200. Air joint adapter 07ZAJ-PNAA300
1. Remove the cylinder head cover (see page 6-22).
2. Set the No. 1 piston at top dead center (TDC) (see
step 1 on page 6-12).
3. Verify that the intake primary rocker arm (A) moves
independently of the intake secondary rocker arm
(B).
. lf the intake primary rockerarm does not move,
remove the primary and secondary rocker arms
as an assembly and check that the pistons in the
secondary and primary rocker arms move
smoothly. lf any rocker arm needs replacing,
replace the primary and secondary rocker arms
as an assemblv, and test.. lfthe intake primary rocker arm moves freely, go
to step 4.
6.
Repeat step 3 on the remaining intake primary
rocker arms with each piston at TDC. When all the
primary rocker arms pass the test, go to step 5.
Check that the air pressure on the shop air
compressor gauge indicates over 400 kPa
(4 kgflcm', 57 psi).
Inspect the valve clearance (see page 6-9).
Remove the sealing bolt (A)from the relief hole,
and install the VTEC air stopper (B).7.
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Remove the No. 2 and No. 3 camshaft holder bolts,
and installthe VTEC air adapters (C) finger-tight.
Connect the air joint adapter (D), and air pressure
regulator with a 0-100 psi gauge (E).
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Gylinder Head Removal
NOTE:. Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted
surfaces.
To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors
carefully whlle holding the connector portion.
To avoid damaging the cylinder head, wait until the
engine coolant temperature drops below 100'F (38"C)
betore loosening the cylinder head bolts.
Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection.
Also, be sure that they do not contact other wiring or
hoses, or interfere with other parts.
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Drain the engine coolant (see page 10-6).
Remove the drive belt (see page 4-26).
Remove the intake manifold {see page 9-3).
Remove the air cleaner housing (see step 7 on page
5-2t.
5. Remove the water bypass hose (A).
Remove the exhaust manifold (see page 9-7
Remove the cam chain (see page 6-12).
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8. Remove the engine wire harness connectors and
wire harness clamps from the cylinder head.
. Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor
conneclor. Camshaft position (Cl\4P) (top dead center (TDC))
sensor B connector. Camshaft posilion (CMP) sensor A connector
9. Remove the upper radiator hose (A) and heater
hose (B).
'10. Remove the harness holder (A)from the bracket,
then remove the connecting pipe mounting boh {B)
and brake booster vacuum line mounting bolts {C).
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1 1. Remove the water bvpass hose (D).
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Cylinder Head
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Rocker Arm Assembly Removal
Remove the cam chain (see page 6-12).
Loosen the rocker arm adjusting screws (A),
A
3. Remove the camshaft holder bolts. To Drevent
damaging the camshafts, unscrew the bolts two
turns at a time, in a crisscross pattern.
CAMSHAFT HOLDER BOLTS LOOSENING
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4.Remove the cam chain guide B, camshaft holders,
and camshafts.
Insert the bolts (A) Into the rocker shaft holder, then
remove the rocker arm assembly (B).5.
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NOTE:
Rocker Arms and Shafts Disassembly/Reassembly
ldentify parts as they are removed to ensure reinstallation in original location.
Inspect the rocker shafts and rocker arms (see page 6-28).
The rocker arms must be installed in the same positions if reused.
When removing or installing the rocker arm assembly, do not remove the camshaft holder bolts. The bolts will keep
the holders, springs and rocker arms on the shaft.
Prior to reassembling, clean all the parts in solvent, dry them, and apply lubricant to any contact points.
Bundle the rocker arms with rubber bands to keeD them tooether as a set.
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Gamshaft Inspection
NOTE: Do not rotate the camshaft during inspection.
1. Remove the rocker arm assembly (see page 6-26).
and disassemble it (see page 6-27).
2. Put the rocker shaft holders, camshaft, and
camshaft holders on the cylinder head, then tighten
the bolts to the specified torque.
Specified torque:
I mm bolis:
22 N.m {2.2 kgt m, 16lbf.ft}
6 mm bolts:
12 N.m {1.2 kgf.m,8.7 tbf.ftl
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3. Seat the camshaft by pushing it away from the
camshaft pulley end ofthe cylinder head.
4. Zero the dial indicator against the end of the
camshaft, then push the camshaft back and forth
and read the end play. lf the end play is beyond the
service limit, replace the camshaft head and
recheck. lf it is still beyond the service limit, replace
the cylinder.
Camshaft End Play:
Standard {New}: 0.05 0.20 mm(0.002 0.008 in.l
Service Limit: 0.4 mm (0.02 in.)
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