Engine Installation

Engine Installation

Special Tools Required

- Engine Hanger Balance Bar VSB02C000019
- Engine Support Hanger, A and Reds AAR-T1256
- 2008 V6 Attachment Arm SIL02C000033
- Subframe Adapter VSB02C000016
*: Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program, 888-424-6857.

NOTE: Check the label on the PCM to see if it was made by Keihin or Continental. Refer to the Fuel and Emissions Systems' General Troubleshooting Information for more details Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview.

1. Install the engine mount brackets and the accessory brackets, then tighten their bolts to the specified torque.






2. Position the engine/transmission under the vehicle. Be sure that they are properly aligned. Carefully lower the vehicle until the engine/transmission are properly positioned in the engine compartment. Make sure the vehicle is not resting on any part of the engine/transmission. Support the engine/transmission with a chain hoist (A) and carefully raise the engine/transmission into place.

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. Install the engine hanger balance bar (VSB02C000019). Attach the front arm (A) to the front cylinder head with a 10 mm (0.39 in) spacer (B) and a 10 x 1.25 mm bolt (C). Remove the rear arm from the engine hanger balance bar, then install the 2008 V6 attachment arm (SIL02C000033). Attach the 2008 V6 attachment arm to the rear cylinder head with a 10 mm (0.39 in) spacer (D) and an 8 x 1.25 mm bolt (E).





4. Remove the hood opener cable clip (F). Install the engine support hanger (AAR-T1256) onto the vehicle as shown, and attach the hook to the slotted hole in the engine hanger balance bar. Tighten the wing nut (G) by hand, and lift and support the engine/transmission.

NOTE:

- Be careful when working around the windshield.
- Be careful not to damage the hood opener cable when installing the engine support hanger at the front bulkhead.
- AAR-T1256 two sets required for stacking additional cross section bar.

5. Install the new mounting bolts into the upper half of the side engine mount bracket. Tighten the bolts to the specified torque.






6. Remove the chain hoist, then raise the vehicle on the lift.

7. Using the subframe adapter (VSB02C000016) and a transmission jack, raise the front subframe up to the body.





8. Loosely install the new front subframe mounting bolts (four) (A), the 12 x 1.25 mm bolts (four) (B), new bolts (two) (C), and the stiffeners (D).

9. Align the front subframe with the subframe alignment pin.

10. Remove the transmission jack and the subframe adapter.

11. Tighten the lower transmission mount mounting bolts (A) and the ground cable (B).

5-speed A/T model





6-speed A/T model





12. With headlight leveling system: Connect the front suspension stroke sensor connector (A), and install the harness clamps (B).






13. Tighten the rear engine mount base mounting bolts (A), then connect the rear engine mount actuator connector (B).





14. Lower the vehicle on the lift.

15. Remove the engine support hanger, the engine hanger balance bar, and the 2008 V6 attachment arm.

16. Tighten the new front engine mount bolt (A), then install the front engine mount stop (B) using new nuts, and connect the front engine mount actuator connector (C), and install the harness clamp (D) to the front subframe.






17. Loosen the mounting bolts (A) for the upper half of the side engine mount bracket, then retighten them to the specified torque.






18. Install the connector bracket to the front cylinder head.






19. Install the harness bracket to the rear cylinder head.






20. Connect the heater hoses (A).






21. Install the A/C compressor (A), then connect the A/C compressor clutch connector (B).






22. Install the radiator Radiator Replacement.

23. Raise the vehicle on the lift.

24. Connect the PSP switch connector (A) and the heat shield bolt (B).






25. Connect the power steering fluid hose (A), then secure the hose with the clamp (B).





26. Connect the A/T cooler hoses (C), then secure the hose with the clamp (D):

- 5-speed A/T model ATF Cooler Hose Replacement (5-Speed A/T).
- 6-speed A/T model ATF Cooler Hose Replacement (6-Speed A/T).

27. Install a new set ring on the end of each driveshaft, then install the driveshafts Driveshaft Installation.

28. Connect the suspension lower arms to the knuckles.

29. Connect the tie-rod end ball joints to the knuckles.

30. Connect the stabilizer links to the dampers Service and Repair.

31. Install the suspension stroke sensor Service and Repair.

32. Install exhaust pipe A using new gaskets (B) and new self locking nuts (C).






33. Install the front inner fender Front Inner Fender Replacement.

34. Remove the splash shield Service and Repair.

35. Install the front wheels.

36. Lower the vehicle on the lift.

37. Connect the power steering pump outlet hose (A) with a new O-ring (B), and connect the power steering pump inlet hose (C).





38. Install the power steering hose bracket (D) to the rear cylinder head cover.

39. Install the drive belt Service and Repair.

40. Connect the engine wire harness connector (A) and the PCM connectors (B), then install the harness clamps (C).






41. Install the PCM cover (A).

Keihin PCM





Continental PCM





42. Connect the brake booster vacuum hose (A), the EVAP canister hose (B), and the breather hose (C).





43. Connect the EVAP canister purge valve connector (D).

44. Connect the fuel feed hose (A), then install the quick-connect fitting cover (B) Fuel Line/Quick-Connect Fitting Installation.






45. Cut the wire (A), then align the reference mark (B) on the steering joint (C) and the steering gearbox pinion shaft (D). Connect the steering joint to the steering gearbox pinion shaft. Loosely install the steering joint bolt (E).





46. Remove the steering wheel holder tool, then tighten the steering joint bolt.

47. Install the steering joint cover (F).

48. Install the shift cable:

- 5-speed A/T model.
- 6-speed A/T model.

49. Install the battery base (A), and the harness clamps (B), then tighten the bolts (C).






50. Install the main under-hood fuse box (A) and the harness clamps (B), then connect the engine wire harness (C) and starter cables (D) to the main under-hood fuse box.






51. Install the air cleaner Service and Repair.

52. Install the engine cover.






53. Do the battery installation procedure.

54. Install the cowl cover Service and Repair.

55. Install the bulkhead cover Front Bulkhead Cover Replacement.

56. Inspect for fuel leaks. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) (do not operate the starter) so 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.

57. Refill the engine with engine oil Service and Repair.

58. Refill the transmission with ATF:

- 5-speed A/T model ATF Replacement (5-Speed A/T).
- 6-speed A/T model ATF Replacement (6-Speed A/T).

59. Move the shift lever to each gear, and verify that the A/T gear position indicator follows the transmission range switch.

60. Refill the reservoir with power steering fluid.

61. Refill the radiator with engine coolant.

62. Do the power steering system bleeding procedure Testing and Inspection.

63. Do the cooling system bleeding procedure Service and Repair.

64. Check for fluid leaks.

65. Do the PCM reset procedure.

66. Do the CKP pattern clear/CKP pattern learn procedure.

67. Inspect the idle speed Testing and Inspection.

68. Inspect the ignition timing Testing and Inspection.

69. Check the wheel alignment Service and Repair.