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Removal
K20Z2 engine
K20Z3 engine
4-10 Starting System
Starter Removal and Installation
1. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure
(see page 22-68).
2. Remove the splash shield. 3. Remove the intake manifold bracket.
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K20Z2 engine
K20Z3 engine
4-12 Starting System
Starter Removal and Installation (cont’d)
8x1.25mm
22 N·m
(2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)
8x1.25mm
22 N·m
(2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)
4. Install the intake manifold bracket. 5. Install the splash shield.
6. Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure (see page 22-68).
7. Start the engine to make sure the starter works properly.
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6-386-38 Cylinder Head
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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6-386-38 Cylinder Head
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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6-65
A
B6x1.0mm
12 N·m
(1.2 kgf·m, 8.7 lbf·ft)
B
A A
B
19. Connect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV)hose (A) (K20Z2 engine) and install the ground
cable (B).
20. Connect the fuel feed hose (A) (see page 11-331), then install the quick-connect fitting cover (B). 21. Connect the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister
hose (A) and the brake booster vacuum hose (B).
22. Install the exhaust manifold (see page 9-11).
23. Install the intake manifold: K20Z2 engine (see page 9-4)
K20Z3 engine (see page 9-9)
24. Install the drive belt (see page 4-31).
25. Install the air cleaner assembly (see page 11-345).
26. After installation, check that all tubes, hoses and connectors are installed correctly.
27. Inspect for fuel leaks. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) (do not operate the starter) so that the fuel
pump runs for about 2 seconds and pressurizes the
fuel line. Repeat this operation three times, then
check for fuel leakage at any point in the fuel line.
(cont’d)
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Engine Mechanical
Intake Manifold and Exhaust System
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Intake Manifold Removal and Installation . 9-2
Exhaust Manifold Removal and Installation . 9-11
Exhaust Pipe and Muffler Replacement . 9-13
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Exploded View - K20Z2 engine
9-2Intake Manifold and Exhaust System
Intake Manifold Removal and Installation
INTAKE AIR BYPASS (IAB)
THERMAL VALVE
JOINT GASKET
THROTTLE BODY
INTAKE MANIFOLD BRACKET
MANIFOLD
ABSOLUTE
PRESSURE
(MAP)
SENSOR INJECTOR BASE
EXHAUST GAS
PRECIRCULATION
(EGR) PLATE 6x1.0mm
12 N·m
(1.2 kgf·m, 8.7 lbf·ft)
8 x 1.25 mm
22 N·m
(2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft) 8 x 1.25 mm
22 N·m
(2.2 kgf·m,
16 lbf·ft)
GASKET
INTAKE MANIFOLD
O-RING
5x0.8mm
3.4 N·m
(0.35 kgf·m, 2.5 lbf·ft)
8x1.25mm
22 N·m
(2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)
GASKET
8x1.25mm
22 N·m
(2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)
GASKET
6x1.0mm
12 N·m
(1.2 kgf·m, 8.7 lbf·ft) 6x1.0mm
12 N·m
(1.2 kgf·m,
8.7 lbf·ft)
INTAKE MANIFOLD
CHAMBER
8 x 1.25 mm
22 N·m
(2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)
GASKET
MARK
Tigten the valve to 15 N·m
(1.5 kgf·m, 11 lbf·ft), then turn the
valve joint toward the mark.
Replace.
Replace if cracked or
if mating surface is
damaged.
Replace.
Replace if cracked or
if mating surface is
damaged.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
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9-3
A
B C A
B
C D
A
1. Remove the engine cover.
2. Disconnect the vacuum hose (A) and the breatherpipe (B), then remove the intake air duct (C). 3. Disconnect the engine wire harness connectors,
and remove the wire harness clamps from the
intake manifold:
Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor connector
Throttle actuator connector
4. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister hose (A) and the brake booster vacuum
hose (B).
5. Remove the harness bracket mounting bolt (C) and the brake booster vacuum line bracket mounting
bolt (D).
6. Disconnect the water bypass hoses (A), then plug the water bypass hoses.
(cont’d)
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