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K20Z3 engine
5-14Engine Assembly
Engine Installation (cont’d)
SIDE ENGINE MOUNT BRACKET
10x1.25mm
44 N·m
(4.5 kgf·m, 33 lbf·ft)
10x1.25mm
74 N·m
(7.5 kgf·m, 54 lbf·ft) 10x1.25mm
44 N·m
(4.5 kgf·m, 33 lbf·ft)
A/C COMPRESSOR BRACKET
LOWER TORQUE ROD BRACKET
Replace.
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5-15
A/T model
M/T model
07AAK-SNAA120
VSB02C000015
AAR-T1256 B
C
A DVSB02C000025
A
2. Raise the vehicle on the lift, and position theengine/transmission under the vehicle. Lower the
vehicle, and install the universal lifting eyelet
(07AAK-SNAA120). Attach a chain hoist to the
universal eyelet and the transmission hook, then lift
the engine into position in the vehicle.
NOTE: Reinstall the mounting bolts/support nuts in
the sequence given in the following steps. Failure
to follow this sequence may cause excessive noise
and vibration, and reduce engine mount life.
3. Attach the engine hanger adapter (VSB02C000015) to the threaded hole in the cylinder head. 4. Install the front leg assembly (A), the hook (B), and
the wing nut (C) to an A and Reds engine support
hanger (AAR-T1256) onto the 2006 civic engine
hanger (VSB02C000025). Carefully position the
engine hanger on the vehicle, and attach the hook
to the forward hole in the engine hanger adapter
(D). Tighten the wing nut by hand to lift and support
the engine/transmission.
NOTE: Be careful when working around the
windshield.
5. Loosen the upper torque rod mounting bolt (A). (cont’d)
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M/T model
A/T model
5-18Engine Assembly
Engine Installation (cont’d)
A
A
CC
BB
12 x 1.25 mm
64 N·m
(6.5 kgf·m, 47 lbf·ft) 14x1.5mm
88 N·m
(9.0 kgf·m,
65 lbf·ft)
14x1.5mm
93 N·m
(9.5 kgf·m,
69 lbf·ft)
14x1.5mm
88 N·m
(9.0 kgf·m,
65 lbf·ft) 14x1.5mm
93 N·m
(9.5 kgf·m, 69 lbf·ft)
18. Align all reference marks (A) on the front subframe(B) with the edges of the body (C), then tighten the
bolts on the front subframe to the specified torque.
19. Remove the jack and the front subframe adapter.
20. Tighten the new mid-stiffener mounting bolts on both side. 21. Install the lower torque rod, then tighten the new
lower torque rod mounting bolts in the numbered
sequence shown.
Replace. Replace.
Replace.
Replace. Replace.
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5-19
A
12x1.25mm
64 N·m
(6.5 kgf·m, 47 lbf·ft) 12x1.25mm
64 N·m
(6.5 kgf·m, 47 lbf·ft)
B A
8x1.25mm
22 N·m
(2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)
22. M/T model: Loosely tighten the new front mount
mounting bolt (A).
23. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
24. Remove the engine support hanger and the engine hanger adapter from the engine and the vehicle.
25. Tighten the upper torque rod mounting bolt. 26. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
27. M/T model: Tighten the front mount mounting bolt.
28. Install the A/C compressor (A), then connect the
A/C compressor clutch connector (B).
(cont’d)
Replace.
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M/T model
A/T model
5-245-24
Engine Assembly
Engine Installation (cont’d)
Side Engine Mount Replacement
67. Refill the transmission with fluid:
Manual transmission (see step 3 on page 13-5)
Automatic transmission (see step 3 on page14-232)
68. A/T model: Move the shift lever to each gear, and verify that the A/T gear position indicator follows
the transmission range switch.
69. M/T model: Check that the transmission shifts into gear smoothly.
70. Refill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed the air from the cooling system with the heater
valve open (see step 6 on page 10-8).
71. Do the ECM/PCM reset procedure (see page 11-4).
72. Do the crankshaft position (CKP) pattern clear/CKP pattern learn procedure (see page 11-4).
73. Inspect the idle speed (see page 11-309).
74. Inspect the ignition timing (see page 4-20).
75. Check the wheel alignment (see page 18-5). 1. Support the engine with a jack and wood block
under the oil pan.
2. Remove the upper torque rod.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
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M/T model
A/T model
5-245-24
Engine Assembly
Engine Installation (cont’d)
Side Engine Mount Replacement
67. Refill the transmission with fluid:
Manual transmission (see step 3 on page 13-5)
Automatic transmission (see step 3 on page14-232)
68. A/T model: Move the shift lever to each gear, and verify that the A/T gear position indicator follows
the transmission range switch.
69. M/T model: Check that the transmission shifts into gear smoothly.
70. Refill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed the air from the cooling system with the heater
valve open (see step 6 on page 10-8).
71. Do the ECM/PCM reset procedure (see page 11-4).
72. Do the crankshaft position (CKP) pattern clear/CKP pattern learn procedure (see page 11-4).
73. Inspect the idle speed (see page 11-309).
74. Inspect the ignition timing (see page 4-20).
75. Check the wheel alignment (see page 18-5). 1. Support the engine with a jack and wood block
under the oil pan.
2. Remove the upper torque rod.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
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M/T model
A/T model
5-26 Engine Assembly
Side Engine Mount Replacement (cont’d)
A
A A
A
9. Loosen the transmission mounting bolt and nuts (A). 10. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
11. Remove the splash shield (see step 25 on page 5-5).
12. Loosen the lower torque rod mounting bolt (A).
13. M/T model: Loosen the front mount mounting
bolt (A).
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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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