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3-8
Maintenance Minder
Maintenance Sub Items
1 Rotate tires, and check tire inflation and condition.
Follow the pattern shown in the Owner’s Manual.
2 Replace air cleaner element (see page 11-346).
Replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) if the vehicle is driven in dusty conditions.
Replace dust and pollen filter (see page 21-75). If the vehicle is driven mostly in urban areas that have high concentrations of dust, pollen, or soot in
the air, replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
Replace the filter whenever airflow from the heating and air c onditioning system is less than normal.
Inspect drive belt (see page 4-30). Look for cracks and damage, then check the position of the drive belt auto-tensioner indicator.
3 Replace automatic transmission fluid (see page 14-232). Capacity:2.9L(3.1USqt);useAcuraATF-Z1.
Replace manual transmission fluid. 5M/T (see page 13-5), 6M/T (see page 13-82)
Capacity:1.5L(1.6USqt);useAcuraMTF.
4 Replace spark plugs (see page 4-21).
K20Z2: Use SKJ20DR-M11 (DENSO).
K20Z3: Use SK22PR-M11S (DENSO).
Inspect valve clearance (cold). K20Z2 (see page 6-12)
Intake: 0.21 0.25 mm (0.008 0.010 in.), Exhaust: 0.28 0.32 mm (0.011 0.013 in.)
K20Z3 (see page 6-14)
Intake: 0.21 0.25 mm (0.008 0.010 in.), Exhaust: 0.25 0.29 mm (0.010 0.011 in.)
5 Replace engine coolant (see page 10-8).
Capacity (including the reservoir):
K20Z2: M/T 4.3 L (1.14 US gal), A/T 4.2 L (1.11 US gal)
K20Z3: 4.5 L (1.19 US gal)
Use Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2.
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5-3
Engine Removal
C
A
B
B
AB
Engine hanger adapter VSB02C000015
Engine support hanger, A and Reds AAR-T 1256
2006 Civic engine hanger VSB02C000025
Front subframe adapter VSB02C000016
Universal lifting eyelet 07AAK-SNAA120 : These special tools are available through Honda
Canada Inc. Technical Tools Department; FAX 866-398-8665/e-mail: ch_technicaltools ch.honda.
com
NOTE: Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
To avoid damaging the wire and terminals, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the
connector portion.
Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection. Also, be sure that they do not contact other wiring or
hoses, or interfere with other parts.
1. Secure the hood in the wide open position (support rod in the lower hole).
2. Relieve the fuel pressure (see page 11-322).
3. Do the battery removal procedure (see page 22-69).
4. Disconnect the vacuum hose and the breather pipe, then remove the intake air duct (see step 2 on page
9-3).
5. Remove the air cleaner assembly (see page 11-345).
6. Remove the under-cowl panel (see step 4 on page 20-164). 7. Disconnect the connector (A), and remove the
harness clamps (B), then remove the pipe (C).
8. Disconnect the battery cables (A) from the under- hood fuse/relay box.
9. Remove the harness clamp (B). (cont’d)
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Specified Air Pressure:
290 kPa (3.0 kgf/cm , 42 psi)
K20Z2 engine
2
6-8Cylinder Head
VTEC Rocker Arm Test
B
A D
07ZAJ-PNAA300
A
B
07ZAJ-PNAA200 C
07ZAJ-PNAA101
E
07AAJ-PNAA101
VTEC air stopper 07ZAJ-PNAA200
VTEC air adapter 07ZAJ-PNAA101
Air joint adapter 07ZAJ-PNAA300
Air pressure regulator 07AAJ-PNAA101
1. Start the engine, and let it run for 5 minutes, then turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
2. Remove the cylinder head cover (see page 6-36).
3. Set the No. 1 piston at top dead center (TDC) (see step 5 on page 6-18).
4. Move the intake primary rocker arm (A) for the No. 1 cylinder. The primary rocker arm should
move independently of the intake secondary rocker
arm (B).
If the intake primary rocker arm moves freely, go to step 5.
If the intake primary rocker arm do not move independently, remove the primary and
secondary rocker arms as an assembly and check
that the pistons in the secondary and primary
rocker arms move smoothly. If any rocker arm
needs replacing, replace the primary and
secondary rocker arms as an assembly, then
retest. 5. Repeat step 4 on the remaining intake primary
rockerarmswitheachpistonatTDC.Whenallthe
primary rocker arms pass the test, go to step 6.
6. Check that the air pressure on the shop air compressor gauge indicates over 400 kPa
(4 kgf/cm , 57 psi).
7. Inspect the valve clearance (see page 6-12).
8. Remove the sealing bolt (A) from the relief hole, and install the VTEC air stopper (B).
9. Remove the No. 2 and No. 3 camshaft holder bolts, and install the VTEC air adapters (C) finger-tight.
10. Connect the air joint adapter (D) and the air pressure regulator (E).
11. Loosen the valve on the air pressure regulator, and apply the specified air pressure.
NOTE: If the rocker arm piston does not move after
applying air pressure, move the primary or
secondary rocker arm up and down manually by
rotating the crankshaft clockwise.
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6-96-9
B A
A
B
12. With the specified air pressure applied, move the
intake primary rocker arm (A) for the No. 1 cylinder.
The primary rocker arm and secondary rocker arm
(B) should move together.
If the primary and the secondary rocker arm move together, go to step 13.
If the intake secondary rocker arm do not move together, remove the primary and secondary
rocker arms as an assembly, and check that the
pistons in the primary and secondary rocker
arms move smoothly. If any rocker arm needs
replacing, replace the primary and secondary
rocker arms as an assembly, then retest.
13. Repeat step 12 on the remaining primary rocker arms with each piston at TDC. When all the primary
rocker arms pass the test, go to step 14.
14. Remove the air pressure regulator, the air joint adapter, the VTEC air stopper and VTEC air
adapters.
15. Tighten the camshaft holder mounting bolts to 22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft).
16. Tighten the sealing bolt to 20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m, 14 lbf·ft).
17. Install the cylinder head cover (see page 6-37). VTEC air stopper 07ZAJ-PNAA200
VTEC air adapter 07ZAJ-PNAA101
Air joint adapter 07ZAJ-PNAA300
Air pressure regulator 07AAJ-PNAA101
1. Start the engine and let it run for 5 minutes, then turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
2. Remove the cylinder head cover (see page 6-36).
3. Set the No. 1 piston at TDC (see step 5 on page 6-18).
4. Move the secondary rocker arm (A) for No. 1 cylinder. The secondary rocker arm should move
independently of the mid rocker arm (B).
If the secondary rocker arm moves freely, go to step 5.
If the secondary rocker arm do not move independently, remove the mid, primary, and
secondary rocker arms as an assembly, and
check that the pistons in the rocker arms move
smoothly. If any rocker arm needs replacing,
replace the mid, primary, and secondary rocker
arms as an assembly, then retest.
5. Repeat step 4 on the remaining secondary rocker arms with each piston at TDC. When all the
secondary rocker arms pass the test, go to step 6.
6. Check that the air pressure on the shop air compressor gauge indicates over 400 kPa
(4.0 kgf/cm , 57 psi).
7. Inspect the valve clearance (see page 6-14).
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VTC Actuator Inspection
A B
1. Remove the cam chain (see page 6-18).
2. Loosen the rocker arm adjusting screws: K20Z2 engine (see step 2 on page 6-43)
K20Z3 engine (see step 2 on page 6-44)
3. Remove the camshaft holder: K20Z2 engine (see step 3 on page 6-43)
K20Z3 engine (see step 3 on page 6-44)
4. Remove the intake camshaft.
5. Check that the variable valve timing control (VTC) actuator is locked by turning the VTC actuator
counterclockwise. If not locked, turn the VTC
actuator clockwise until it stops, then recheck it. If it
is still not locked, replace the VTC actuator.
6. Seal the advance holes (A) and the retard holes (B) in the No. 1 camshaft journal with tape.
7. Punch a hole in the tape over one of the advance holes.
8. Apply air to the advance hole to release the lock. 9. Check that the VTC actuator moves smoothly. If the
VTC actuator does not move smoothly, replace the
VTC actuator.
10. Remove the tape and adhesive residue from the No. 1 camshaft journal.
11. Make sure the punch marks on the VTC actuator and the exhaust camshaft sprocket are facing up,
then set the camshafts in the rocker shaft holder:
K20Z2 engine (see step 6 on page 6-61)
K20Z3 engine (see step 6 on page 6-62)
12. Set the camshaft holders and cam chain guide B in place:
K20Z2 engine (see step 7 on page 6-61)
K20Z3 engine (see step 7 on page 6-62)
13. Tighten the camshaft holder bolts to the specified torque:
K20Z2 engine (see step 8 on page 6-61)
K20Z3 engine (see step 8 on page 6-62)
14. Hold the camshaft, and turn the VTC actuator clockwise until you hear it click. Make sure to lock
the VTC actuator by turning it.
15. Install the cam chain (see page 6-21).
16. Adjust the valve clearance: K20Z2 engine (see page 6-12)
K20Z3 engine (see page 6-14)
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Cylinder Head Cover Installation
(cont’d)
Cylinder Head Removal
B
C
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) A
B
8. Install two bolts (A) securing the evaporativeemission (EVAP) canister purge valve bracket.
9. Connect the breather hose (B), and install the dipstick (C).
10. Connect the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge valve connector.
11. Install the four ignition coils (see page 4-21).
12. Install the engine cover. NOTE:
Use fender covers to avoid damaging the painted surfaces.
To avoid damaging the wire and terminals, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the
connector portion.
Connect the Honda Diagnostic System (HDS) to the data link connector (DLC) (see step 2 on page 11-3),
and monitor the engine coolant temperature (ECT)
sensor 1. To avoid damaging the cylinder head, wait
until the engine coolant temperature drops below
38 °C (100 °F) before loosening the cylinder head
bolts.
Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection. Also, be sure that they do not contact other wiring or
hoses, or interfere with other parts.
1. Relieve the fuel pressure (see page 11-322).
2. Drain the engine coolant (see page 10-8).
3. Remove the air cleaner assembly (see page 11-345).
4. Remove the drive belt (see page 4-31).
5. Remove the intake manifold: K20Z2 engine (see page 9-3)
K20Z3 engine (see page 9-7)
6. Remove the exhaust manifold (see page 9-11).
7. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister hose (A) and the brake booster vacuum
hose (B).
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Cylinder Head Cover Installation
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Cylinder Head Removal
B
C
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) A
B
8. Install two bolts (A) securing the evaporativeemission (EVAP) canister purge valve bracket.
9. Connect the breather hose (B), and install the dipstick (C).
10. Connect the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge valve connector.
11. Install the four ignition coils (see page 4-21).
12. Install the engine cover. NOTE:
Use fender covers to avoid damaging the painted surfaces.
To avoid damaging the wire and terminals, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the
connector portion.
Connect the Honda Diagnostic System (HDS) to the data link connector (DLC) (see step 2 on page 11-3),
and monitor the engine coolant temperature (ECT)
sensor 1. To avoid damaging the cylinder head, wait
until the engine coolant temperature drops below
38 °C (100 °F) before loosening the cylinder head
bolts.
Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection. Also, be sure that they do not contact other wiring or
hoses, or interfere with other parts.
1. Relieve the fuel pressure (see page 11-322).
2. Drain the engine coolant (see page 10-8).
3. Remove the air cleaner assembly (see page 11-345).
4. Remove the drive belt (see page 4-31).
5. Remove the intake manifold: K20Z2 engine (see page 9-3)
K20Z3 engine (see page 9-7)
6. Remove the exhaust manifold (see page 9-11).
7. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister hose (A) and the brake booster vacuum
hose (B).
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Specified Torque
VTC Actuator Mounting Bolt:
12x1.25mm
113 N·m (11.5 kgf·m, 83 lbf·ft)
Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket Mounting Bolt:
10x1.25mm
72 N·m (7.3 kgf·m, 53 lbf·ft)
6-42Cylinder Head
VTC Actuator, Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket Replacement
1. Remove the cam chain (see page 6-18).
2. Hold the exhaust camshaft with an open-end
wrench, then loosen the variable valve timing
control (VTC) actuator mounting bolt and the
exhaust camshaft sprocket mounting bolt.
3. If the VTC actuator is reused, do these steps. –1 Remove the intake camshaft, and seal theadvance holes and retard holes in the No. 1
camshaft journal with tape (see step 6 on page
6-11).
–2 Punch a hole in the tape over one of the advance holes (see step 7 on page 6-11).
–3 Apply air to the advance hole to release the lock (see step 8 on page 6-11).
–4 Remove the tape from the No. 1 camshaft journal.
4. Remove the VTC actuator and the exhaust camshaft sprocket. 1. Install the variable valve timing control (VTC)
actuator and exhaust camshaft sprocket.
NOTE: Install the VTC actuator to unlock position.
2. Apply new engine oil to the threads of the VTC actuator mounting bolt and the exhaust camshaft
mounting bolt, then install them.
3. Hold the exhaust camshaft with an open-end wrench, then tighten the mounting bolts.
4. Hold the exhaust camshaft with an open-end wrench, and turn the VTC actuator clockwise until
you hear it click. Make sure to lock the VTC actuator
by turning it.
5. Install the cam chain (see page 6-21).
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