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) Special Tools RequiredK20Z2 engine
5-13
Engine Installation
SIDE ENGINE MOUNT BRACKET
10 x 1.25 mm
44 N·m
(4.5 kgf·m, 33 lbf·ft)
LOWER TORQUE ROD BRACKET A/C COMPRESSOR BRACKET
12x1.25mm
74 N·m
(7.5 kgf·m, 54 lbf·ft) 10x1.25mm
44 N·m
(4.5 kgf·m, 33 lbf·ft)
Universal lifting eyelet 07AAK-SNAA120
Engine hanger adapterVSB02C000015
Engine support hanger, A and Reds AAR-T 1256
2006 Civic engine hanger VSB02C000025
Front subframe adapter VSB02C000016 : These special tools are available through Honda Canada Inc. Technical Tools Department; FAX 866- 398-8665/
e-mail: ch_technicaltools ch.honda.com
1. Install the engine mount brackets and the accessory brackets, then tighten their bolts to the specified torque.
(cont’d)
Replace.
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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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5-16Engine Assembly
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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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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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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5-20Engine Assembly
Engine Installation (cont’d)
D
A
B
10x1.25mm
59 N·m
(6.0 kgf·m, 43 lbf·ft)
C
10x1.25mm
54 N·m
(5.5 kgf·m, 40 lbf·ft)
A
B
C
10x1.25mm
59 N·m
(6.0 kgf·m, 43 lbf·ft)
D
10x1.25mm
54 N·m
(5.5 kgf·m, 40 lbf·ft)
10x1.25mm
38 N·m
(3.9 kgf·m, 28 lbf·ft)
E
F
A
D
B
B
C
10x1.25mm
33 N·m (3.4 kgf·m, 25 lbf·ft)
8x1.25mm
22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)
29. Install the stiffener (A), then tighten the steering gearbox mounting bolt (B) and the stiffener
mounting bolt (C).
30. Install the harness clamp (D) to the subframe.
31. Install the steering gearbox bracket (A).
32. Install the stiffener (B), then tighten the steering gearbox mounting bolt (C) and the stiffener
mounting bolt (D).
33. A/T model: Install the shift cable (see step 19 on page 14-245).
34. Install a new set ring on the end of each driveshaft, then install the driveshafts (see page 16-20). Make
sure each ring ‘‘clicks’’ into place in the differential
and the intermediate shaft. 35. Connect the lower arms to the knuckles (see step 9
on page 18-16).
36. Connect the stab ilizer links (see page 18-25).
37. Install the three way catalytic converter (TWC) (A). Use the new gaskets (B) and the new self-locking
nuts (C).
38. Connect the air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor connector (D).
39. Connect the secondary heated oxygen sensor (secondary HO2S) connector (E), then install the
grommet (F).
40. Install the splash shield.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
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5-22Engine Assembly
Engine Installation (cont’d)
A
B
B A 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)
B
C A
51. Connect the evaporative emission (EVAP) canisterhose (A) and the brake booster vacuum hose (B).
52. Install the engine control module (ECM)/powertrain control module (PCM) bracket (A), then install the
under-hood fuse/relay box (B) to the ECM/PCM
bracket. 53. K20Z3 engine: Install the engine cover.
54. Connect the ECM/PCM connectors (A) and the
engine wire harness connector (B).
55. Install the harness clamps (C).
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