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Air Cleaner Removal/Installation
C B
12 N·m
(1.2 kgf·m,
8.7 lbf·ft)
A
6. Raise and lower the engine speed, and make sure the vacuum gauge reading does not change as the
rpm changes.
If the vacuum reading changes, check for these
problems:
Misrouted, leaking, broken, or clogged intake air bypass control system vacuum lines.
A cracked or damaged intake air bypass control thermal valve. Replace the valve if needed
(see page 11-351). 1. Disconnect the MAF sensor/IAT sensor 5P
connector (A).
2. Remove the bolts (B).
3. Remove the air cleaner (C).
4. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
* : This illustration shows K20Z2 engine.
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11-34611-346 Intake Air System
Air Cleaner Element Inspection/
Replacement
Intake Air Resonator Removal/
Installation
A
B
C
D
E B
C
A
9.8 N·m
(1.0 kgf·m,
7.2 lbf·ft)
1. Open the air cleaner housing cover (A).
2. Remove the air cleaner element (B) from the air
cleaner housing (C).
3. Check the air cleaner element for damage or clogging. If it is damaged or clogged, replace it.
NOTE: Do not use compressed air to clean the air
cleaner element.
4. Clean and remove any debris from inside the air cleaner housing.
5. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal. If you did not replace the air cleaner element, thisprocedure is complete.
If the maintenance minder required air cleaner element replacement, reset the maintenance
minder(seepage3-7).
If you replaced the air cleaner element, reset the ECM/PCM (see page 11-4), and do the ECM/PCM
idle learn procedure (see page 11-310). 1. Remove the front bumper (see page 20-146).
2. Remove the bolts (A), and pipe (B).
3. Remove the intake air resonator (C).
4. Do the battery removal procedure (see page 22-69).
5. Remove the bolt (D), and duct (E).
6. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
7. Do the battery installation procedure (see page
22-69).
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11-370EGR System
EGR Valve Replacement
A
B
C
D
F
E
22 N·m
(2.2 kgf·m,
16 lbf·ft)
1. Remove the air cleaner (see page 11-345).
2. Relieve the fuel pressure (see page 11-322).
3. Remove the fuel line (A). Disconnect the hose (B).
4. Disconnect CMP sensor A connector (C).
5. Remove the EGR valve 6P connector (D).
6. Remove the EGR valve (E).
7. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal
with a new gasket (F).
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EVAP Canister Vent Shut Valve
Replacement EVAP Canister Purge Valve
Replacement
A
B
C
AB
C
D
E D
1. Remove the EVAP canister (see page 11-407).
2. Remove the cap (A).
3. Remove the EVAP canister vent shut valve (B).
4. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal
with new O-rings (C) and new cap.
NOTE: Do not coat the O-ring with oil. 1. Remove the engine cover (see step 1 on page 9-3).
2. Remove the air cleaner (see page 11-345).
3. Relieve the fuel pressure (see page 11-322).
4. Remove the fuel line (A).
5. Disconnect the EVAP canister purge valve 2P
connector (B).
6. Remove the bolts (C) and the hoses (D), then remove the EVAP canister purge valve (E).
7. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
* : This illustration shows K20Z2 engine.
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Clutch Master Cylinder Replacement
C BA A
B
A
C B
NOTE:
Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint or plastic. If brake fluid does contact the
paint or plastic, wash it off immediately with water.
1. Remove the brake fluid from the clutch master cylinder reservoir with a syringe or other suitable
device.
2. Do the battery removal procedure (see page 22-69).
3. Remove the driver’s dashboard undercover (see page 20-103).
4. Remove the air cleaner assembly (see page 11-345).
5. Remove the battery base.
6. Pry out the lock pin (A), and pull the clevis pin (B) out of the clevis. Remove the master cylinder
mounting nuts (C). 7. Remove the cowl cover and the under-cowl panel
(see page 20-163).
8. Remove the clutch line bracket (A).
9. Remove the clutch line from the clamps (B).
10. Remove the clutch master cylinder (A) with the clutch line (B) and the reservoir hose (C).
(cont’d)
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B
A
6x1.0mm
9.8 N·m
(1.0 kgf·m, 7.2 lbf·ft) B
A B
A
13 N·m
(1.3 kgf·m,
9.4 lbf·ft) A
13 N·m
(1.3 kgf·m,
9.4 lbf·ft)
C
17. Install the clutch master cylinder (A) with a newclutch master cylinder seal (B).
18. Install the clutch line to the clamps (A).
19. Install the clutch line bracket (B).
20. Install the cowl cover and the under-cowl panel (see page 20-163). 21. Install the master cylinder mounting nuts (A).
22. Apply multipurpose grease to the clevis pin (B) and
the mating surface of the clevis and the pedal. Slide
the clevis pin into the clevis, then install a lock pin
(C).
23. Do the clutch hydraulic system bleeding (see page 12-7).
24. Adjust the clutch pedal, the clutch pedal position switch, and the clutch interlock switch (see page
12-8).
25. Install the battery base.
26. Install the air cleaner assembly (see page 11-345).
27. Install the driver’s dashboard undercover (see page 20-103).
28. Do the battery installation procedure (see page 22-69).
29. Check the clutch operation, and check for leaks.
30. Test-drive the vehicle.
Replace.
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13-7
Transmission Removal
A
B C
D
A A
B
A
B C
Engine hanger adapter
VSB02C000015
2006 Civic engine hanger VSB02C000025
Engine support hanger, A and Reds AAR-T 1256
Front subframe adapter VSB02C000016
These special tools are available through the Acura
Canada Technical Tools Department; FAX
866-398-8665/e-mail: ch_technicaltools ch.honda.com
NOTE: Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted
surfaces.
1. Do the battery removal procedure (see page 22-69).
2. Remove the cowl cover and the under-cowl panel (see page 20-163).
3. Remove the air cleaner assembly (see page 11-345).
4. Remove the harness clips (A) and the intake air duct (B), then remove the battery base (C) with the
coolant reservoir (D). 5. Remove the clutch line bracket (A), then carefully
move the slave cylinder (B) out of the way to avoid
bending the clutch line.
NOTE: Do not press the clutch pedal after the slave
cylinder has been moved.
6. Disconnect the back-up light switch connector (A), the output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor
connector (B), and the harness clips (C).
(cont’d)
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’07-09 models
13-8 Manual Transmission
Transmission Removal (cont’d)
C
A
A
DD
C
B
D D A
B
C
A
A
7. Remove the cotter pins (A) or the lock pins (B) and the shift cable bracket (C), then disconnect the shift
cables (D) from the change lever assembly.
Carefully remove both cables and the bracket
together to avoid bending the cables. 8. Remove the harness clips (A) from the clutch cable
bracket (B) and the harness bracket (C).
9. Remove the air cleaner housing bracket (A).
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