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Maintenance Minder
Maintenance Sub Items
1 Rotate tires, and check tire inflation and condition.
Follow the pattern shown in the Owner’s Manual.
2 Replace air cleaner element (see page 11-346).
Replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) if the vehicle is driven in dusty conditions.
Replace dust and pollen filter (see page 21-75). If the vehicle is driven mostly in urban areas that have high concentrations of dust, pollen, or soot in
the air, replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
Replace the filter whenever airflow from the heating and air c onditioning system is less than normal.
Inspect drive belt (see page 4-30). Look for cracks and damage, then check the position of the drive belt auto-tensioner indicator.
3 Replace automatic transmission fluid (see page 14-232). Capacity:2.9L(3.1USqt);useAcuraATF-Z1.
Replace manual transmission fluid. 5M/T (see page 13-5), 6M/T (see page 13-82)
Capacity:1.5L(1.6USqt);useAcuraMTF.
4 Replace spark plugs (see page 4-21).
K20Z2: Use SKJ20DR-M11 (DENSO).
K20Z3: Use SK22PR-M11S (DENSO).
Inspect valve clearance (cold). K20Z2 (see page 6-12)
Intake: 0.21 0.25 mm (0.008 0.010 in.), Exhaust: 0.28 0.32 mm (0.011 0.013 in.)
K20Z3 (see page 6-14)
Intake: 0.21 0.25 mm (0.008 0.010 in.), Exhaust: 0.25 0.29 mm (0.010 0.011 in.)
5 Replace engine coolant (see page 10-8).
Capacity (including the reservoir):
K20Z2: M/T 4.3 L (1.14 US gal), A/T 4.2 L (1.11 US gal)
K20Z3: 4.5 L (1.19 US gal)
Use Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2.
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Ignition Coil Removal/Installation Spark Plug Inspection
A B
C 6x1.0mm
10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.2 lbf·ft)
6x1.0mm
12 N·m
(1.2 kgf·m,
8.7 lbf·ft) Impropergap
Oil-fouling
Carbon deposits
Cracked centerelectrode insulator
Worn or deformed
electrodes
Damaged
gasket
Cracked
insulator
1. Remove the ignition coil cover (A).
2. Disconnect the ignition coil connectors (B), then remove the ignition coils (C).
3. Install the ignition coils in the reverse order of removal. 1. Remove the spark plugs, then inspect the
electrodes and the ceramic insulator.
Burned or worn electrodes may be caused by these conditions:
– Advanced ignition timing
– Loose spark plug
– Plug heat range too hot
– Insufficient cooling
Fouled plugs may be caused by these conditions: – Retarded ignition timing
– Oil in combustion chamber
– Incorrect spark plug gap
– Plug heat range too cold
– Excessive idling/low speed running
– Clogged air cleaner element
– Deteriorated ignition coils
2. If the spark plug electrode is dirty or contaminated, clean the electrode with a plug cleaner.
NOTE: Do not use a wire brush or scrape the iridium electrode since this will damage the electrode.
When using a sand blaster spark plug cleaner, do not clean for more than 20 seconds to avoid
damaging the electrode.
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5-3
Engine Removal
C
A
B
B
AB
Engine hanger adapter VSB02C000015
Engine support hanger, A and Reds AAR-T 1256
2006 Civic engine hanger VSB02C000025
Front subframe adapter VSB02C000016
Universal lifting eyelet 07AAK-SNAA120 : These special tools are available through Honda
Canada Inc. Technical Tools Department; FAX 866-398-8665/e-mail: ch_technicaltools ch.honda.
com
NOTE: Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
To avoid damaging the wire and terminals, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the
connector portion.
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.
1. Secure the hood in the wide open position (support rod in the lower hole).
2. Relieve the fuel pressure (see page 11-322).
3. Do the battery removal procedure (see page 22-69).
4. Disconnect the vacuum hose and the breather pipe, then remove the intake air duct (see step 2 on page
9-3).
5. Remove the air cleaner assembly (see page 11-345).
6. Remove the under-cowl panel (see step 4 on page 20-164). 7. Disconnect the connector (A), and remove the
harness clamps (B), then remove the pipe (C).
8. Disconnect the battery cables (A) from the under- hood fuse/relay box.
9. Remove the harness clamp (B). (cont’d)
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A
B
A
B
15. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP)
canister hose (A) and the brake booster vacuum
hose (B).
16. Remove the quick-connect fitting cover (A), then disconnect the fuel feed hose (B) (see page 11-329).
17. M/T model: Remove the shift cables. Do not bend the cables excessively (see step 7 on page 13-8).
18. M/T model: Remove the clutch slave cylinder, and the clutch line bracket mounting bolt (see step 5 on
page 13-7). 19. M/T model: Remove the air cleaner bracket.
20. Remove the drive belt (see page 4-31).
21. Remove the idler pulley base (see step 2 on page
4-32).
22. Wait until the engine is cool, then carefully remove the radiator cap.
23. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
24. Remove the front wheels.
25. Remove the splash shield.
26. Loosen the drain plug in the radiator, and drain the engine coolant (see page 10-8).
(cont’d)
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A AB
B 6x1.0mm
10 N·m
(1.0 kgf·m, 7.2 lbf·ft)
A B
41. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
42. Connect the heater hoses.
43. A/T model: Connect the automatic transmissionfluid (ATF) cooler hoses (A) to the transmission,
and secure the hoses with the clips (B) (see page
14-253).
44. Remove the bulkhead, then install the radiator (see page 10-19).
45. Install the idler pulley base (see step 2 on page 4-34).
46. Install the drive belt (see page 4-31). 47. M/T model: Install the air cleaner bracket.
48. M/T model: Install the shift cables (see step 37 on
page 13-20).
49. M/T model: Install the clutch slave cylinder and the clutch line bracket mounting bolt (see step 40 on
page 13-21).
50. Connect the fuel feed hose (A) (see page 11-331), then install the quick-connect fitting cover (B).
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B
A
6x1.0mm
10 N·m
(1.0 kgf·m, 7.2 lbf·ft) A
B A
B
C
6x1.0mm
10 N·m
(1.0 kgf·m, 7.2 lbf·ft)
C
56. Install the ECM/PCM (A), then install the ECM/PCM
cover (B).
57. Connect the battery cables (A) to the under-hood fuse/relay box.
58. Install the harness clamp (B). 59. Install the pipe (A).
60. Connect the connector (B), and install the harness
clamps (C).
61. Install the under cowl-panel (see step 4 on page 20-164).
62. Install the air cleaner assembly (see page 11-345).
63. Install the front wheels.
64. Do the battery installation procedure (see page 22-69).
65. Inspect for fuel leaks. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) (do not operate the starter) so the fuel pump
runs for about 2 seconds and pressurizes the fuel
line. Repeat this operation three times, then check
for fuel leakage at any point in the fuel line.
66. Refill the engine with engine oil (see step 4 on page 8-10).
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A
B
A B
10x1.25mm
49 N·m
(5.0 kgf·m, 36 lbf·ft)
6x1.0mm
10 N·m
(1.0 kgf·m, 7.2 lbf·ft)
12x1.25mm
64 N·m
(6.5 kgf·m, 47 lbf·ft) D
A C
B
6x1.0mm
10 N·m
(1.0 kgf·m, 7.2 lbf·ft)
3. Remove the ground cable (A), then remove the side
engine mount bracket (B).
4. Remove the side engine mount stiffener (A), then remove the side engine mount (B).
5. Install the side engine mount, then install the side engine mount stiffener. 6. Install the side engine mount bracket (A), loosely
tighten the new bolt and nut (B), then loosely
tighten the bolt (C).
7. Install the ground cable (D).
8. Remove the air cleaner assembly (see page 11-345).
(cont’d)
Replace. Replace.
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M/T model
A/T model
5-28Engine Assembly
Side Engine Mount Replacement (cont’d)
14x1.5mm
93 N·m
(9.5 kgf·m, 69 lbf·ft)
12x1.25mm
64 N·m
(6.5 kgf·m, 47 lbf·ft)
12x1.25mm
64 N·m
(6.5 kgf·m, 47 lbf·ft)
12x1.25mm
64 N·m
(6.5 kgf·m, 47 lbf·ft)
12x1.25mm
64 N·m
(6.5 kgf·m, 47 lbf·ft)
17. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
18. Tighten the lower torque rod mounting bolt.
19. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
20. Install the air cleaner assembly (see page 11-345). 21. Install the upper torque rod, then tighten the new
upper torque rod mounting bolts in the numbered
sequence shown.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
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