2003 HONDA CIVIC ect

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).
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Install the clutch slave cylinder (A) and clutch line
bracket mounting bolt (B).
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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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40. Install the air cleaner housinq.
6x1.0mm12 N m (1.2 kgf.m,8.7 lbt.ft)
Install the air cleaner housing cover (A) and
connect the intake air temperature (lAT) sensor
connector (B),
42. Installthe breather hose (C) and vacuum hose 1D).
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43. Installthe intake manifold cover.
6x1.0mm12Nm11.2kgf.m.8.7 tbf.ft)
Installthe battery. Clean the battery posts and
cable terminals with sandpaper, then assemble
them and apply grease to prevent corrosion.
Check that the transmission shifts into gear
smoothly.
Inspect for fuel leaks. Turn the ignition switch ON(ll) {do not operate the starter) so that the fuel pump
runs for about 2 seconds and pressurizes the fuel
line. Repeat this operation two or three times, then
check for fuel leakage at any point in the fuel line.
Refillthe engine with engine oil (see page 8-5).
Refill the transmission with fluid (see page 13-3).
Refill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed
air from the cooling system with the heater valve
open (see page 10-6).
Perform the engine control module (ECM) idle learnprocedure (see page 11-139).
Inspect the idle speed (see page 1 1-138).
Inspect the ignition timing (see page 4-17).
Check the wheel alignment {see page 18-4).
Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter
the customer's radio station presets.
Set the clock.
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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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Cylinder Head
Component Location Index (cont'd)
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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
note.
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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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Cylinder Head
WEC Rocker Arms Test (cont'dl
'10. Loosen the valve on the regulator, and apply thespecified air pressure.
Specified air pressure:
290 kPa 13.0 kgt/cm', 42 psi)
NOTE: lf the synchronizing piston does not moveafter applying air pressure; move the primary orsecondary rocker arm up and down manually byrotating the crankshaft clockwise.
11. With the specified air pressure applied, move theintake primary rocker arm (A)forthe No, 1 cylinder.The primary rocker arm and secondary rocker arm(B) should move together.
lf the intake secondary rocker arm does not move,
remove the primary and secondary rocker arms asan assembly, and check that the pistons in theprimary and secondary rocker arms move
smoothly. lf any rocker arm needs replacing,
replace the primary and secondary rocker arms asan assembly, and test.
Remove the special tools.
Tighten the camshaft holder mounting bolts lo22N m 12.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft).
Tighten the sealing boltto 20 N.m (2.0 kgf.m,
14 tbf.ft).
Installthe cylinder head cover (see page 6-41).
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VTG Actuator Inspection
'11. Remove the cylinder head cover (see page 6-22lr.
2. Remove the auto-tensioner (see page 6-19).
3. Loosen the rocker arm adjusting screws lsee step 2on page 6-26).
4. Remove the camshaft holder (see step 3 on page 6-
26t.
5. Remove the intake camshaft.
6, Check that the variable valve timing control (VTC)
actuator is locked by turning the VTC actuator
clockwise and counterclockwise. lf the VTC actuatoris not locked, replace the VTC actuator.
7. Seal the advance holes (A)and retard holes (B) in
the No. 1 camshaft journal with tape.
Punch a hole through the tape over one of theadvance holes.