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A/T model
5-8 Engine Assembly
Engine Removal (cont’d)
VSB02C000025
B
C
D
A
AAR-T1256
47. 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.
48. Raise the vehicle on the lift. 49. Remove the lower torque rod.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
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Engine Removal (cont’d)
A
B
A
B
55. Remove the front subframe.
56. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
57. A/T model: Remove the transmission mount. 58. A/T model: Remove the ground cable (A), then
remove the transmission mount bracket (B).
59. A/T model: Install the transmission hanger bracket (P/N 21232-RCT-A00) (A) and a washer (B) on the
transmission.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace. Replace.
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07AAK-SNAA120
B
07AAK-SNAA120 A
A/T model
C
M/T model
60. Install the universal lifting eyelet (07AAK- SNAA120).
61. Attach a chain hoist (A) to the universal lifting eyelet (B) and the transmission hook (C), then lift
the engine/transmission until it’s securely
supported by the chain hoist, and remove the
engine hanger. 62. Remove the side engine mount bracket mounting
bolt and nut.
63. M/T model: Remove the transmission mount bracket mounting bolt and nuts.
(cont’d)
Replace.
Replace.
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5-12Engine Assembly
Engine Removal (cont’d)
64. Check that the engine/transmission is completely
free of vacuum hoses, fuel and coolant hoses, and
electrical wiring.
65. Slowly lower the engine/transmission about 150 mm (6 in.). Check once again that all hoses and
electrical wiring are disconnected and free from the
engine/transmission, then lower it all the way.
66. Disconnect the chain hoist from the engine/ transmission.
67. Raise the vehicle on the lift, then remove the engine/transmission from under the vehicle.
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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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Engine Installation (cont’d)
14x1.5mm
74 N·m (7.5 kgf·m, 54 lbf·ft)
12x1.25mm
74 N·m (7.5 kgf·m, 54 lbf·ft)
6. Tighten the new side engine mount bracket mounting bolt and nut.
7. M/T model: Tighten the new transmission mounting bolt and nuts. 8. Remove the chain hoist.
9. Remove the universal lifting eyelet.
10. A/T model: Remove the transmission hanger bracket (P/N 21232-RCT-A00).
Replace.
Replace.
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A
B
6x1.0mm
10 N·m
(1.0 kgf·m, 7.2 lbf·ft)
12x1.25mm
59 N·m (6.0 kgf·m, 43 lbf·ft)
B
12x1.25mm
64 N·m (6.5 kgf·m, 47 lbf·ft) A
10x1.25mm
38 N·m
(3.9 kgf·m, 28 lbf·ft)B
12x1.25mm
64 N·m
(6.5 kgf·m, 47 lbf·ft)
C
12x1.25mm
74 N·m (7.5 kgf·m, 54 lbf·ft)
VSB02C000016
A
C
D B
14x1.5mm
103 N·m
(10.5 kgf·m, 75.9 lbf·ft) 14x1.5mm
103 N·m
(10.5 kgf·m, 75.9 lbf·ft)
11. A/T model: Install the transmission mount bracket
(A), then install the ground cable (B).
12. A/T model: Install the transmission mount, then tighten the transmission mount stiffener mounting
bolt (A) and the new transmission mount mounting
bolts (B).
13. A/T model: Tighten the new transmission mounting bolt and nuts (C). 14. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
15. Attach the front subframe adapter (VSB02C000016)
to the front subframe, and hang the belt (A) of the
front subframe adapter over the front of the
subframe (B). Secure the belt with its stop (C), then
tighten the wing nut (D).
16. Line up the slots in the front subframe adapter arms with the bolt holes on the corner of the jack
base, then securely attach them with four bolts. Lift
the subframe up to the body.
17. Loosely install the new front subframe mounting bolts.
(cont’d)
Replace.
Replace. Replace.
Replace.
Replace. Replace.
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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).
(cont’d)
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