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13-6 Manual Transmission
Back-up Light Switch Test
A
BACK-UP LIGHT SWITCH 2P CONNECTOR A
29 N·m
(3.0 kgf·m,
22 lbf·ft)
B
BACK-UP LIGHT SWITCH 2P CONNECTOR
1. Disconnect the back-up light switch 2P connector(A).
2. Check for continuity between back-up light switch 2P connector terminals No. 1 and No. 2. There
should be continuity only when the shift l ever is in
reverse.
If the test result is OK, go to step 5.
If the test result is faulty, go to step 3. 3. Remove the back-up light switch (A). Check for
continuity between back-up light switch 2P
connector terminals No. 1 and No. 2. There should
be continuity when the actuator (B) is pressed, and
no continuity when the actuator is released.
If the test result is OK, check the reverse shift mechanism in the transmission.
If the test result is faulty, replace the back-up light switch.
4. Apply liquid gasket (08C70-K0230M, 08C70- K0334M, or 08C70-X0331S) to the threads of the
back-up light switch, and install it on the
transmission housing.
5. Connect the back-up light switch 2P connector.
Terminal side of male terminals Terminal side of male terminals
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Special Tools Required
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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A
B
C
VSB02C000015 VSB02C000025
AAR-T1256
A D
B
C
10. Remove the engine wire harness cover (A) by lifting up on the lock tab (B), then slide the harness
cover forward off the bracket (C).
11. Attach the engine hanger adapter (VSB02C000015) to the threaded holes in the cylinder head. 12. Install the front leg assembly (A), the hook (B), and
the wingnut (C) from 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 wingnut by hand to lift and support
the engine/transmission assembly.
NOTE: Use care when working around the
windshield.
13. Remove the two upper transmission mounting bolts.
(cont’d)
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13-10Manual Transmission
Transmission Removal (cont’d)
A
B
B
B
A
B A
B
C
DB
14. Remove the under-hood fuse/relay box (A) by
lifting up on the lock tabs (B), then move it aside.
15. Remove the engine control module (ECM) bracket (A), then move it aside. Remove the clutch pipe
clamp (B). 16. Disconnect the ground cable (A), then remove the
transmission mount bracket bolts (B) and nuts (C).
Remove the transmission mount bracket (D).
17. Raise the vehicle on a lift.
18. Remove the splash shield.
19. Drain the MTF. Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer (see page 13-5).
20. Separate the lower arm (see step 5 on page 16-4).
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A B
C
A
B A
B
A
21. Remove the stiffener plate (A) from the left side ofthe steering gearbox, and the mounting bracket (B)
from the right side of the steering gearbox.
Disconnect the exhaust mounting rubber (C).
22. Remove the stiffener plate (A) and the harness clip (B). 23. Remove the front engine mount mounting bolt (A)
and nut (B), then remove the lower radiator hose
from the front engine mount bracket.
24. Remove the front engine mount (A) from the transmission and the engine.
(cont’d)
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13-12Manual Transmission
Transmission Removal (cont’d)
A
A
BB
A B
C VSB02C000016
A
AB
A
A
25. Remove the lower torque rod mounting bolt.
26. Remove the middle subframe mounting bolts (A).
27. Note the reference marks (A) on both sides of the
front subframe that lines up with the body (B). 28. Attach the front subframe adapter (VSB02C000016)
to the front subframe, and hang the belt (A) of the
subframe attachment over the front subframe, then
secure the belt with the stop (B).
29. Raise the jack, and line up the slots in the arms with the bolt holes on the corner of the jack base (C),
then attach them securely.
30. Remove the front subframe mounting bolts (A) and the front subframe (B).
NOTE: Suspend the steering gearbox with an
appropriate size wire.
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31. Pry out the driveshafts inboard joint (see step 8 onpage 16-5).
32. Remove the intermediate shaft (see page 16-23).
33. Remove the clutch cover.
34. Support the transmission with a transmission jack.
35. Remove the transmission mounting bolts. 36. Pull the transmission away from the engine until
the transmission mainshaft clears the clutch
pressure plate.
37. Slowly lower the transmission about 150 mm (6 in.). Check once again that all hoses and harnesses are
disconnected and free from the transmission, then
lower it completely.
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