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  1. Install the engine mount brackets and the accessory brackets, then tighten their bolts to the specified torque.
    Fig 1: Engine Mount Brackets And Accessory Brackets With Torque Specifications
    G06966370Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  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.
    Fig 2: Supporting Engine/Transmission Using Chain Hoist
    G06966371Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  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).
    Fig 3: Identifying Engine Hanger Balance Bar (VSB02C000019)
    G06966372Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  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 two cross section bars.
  5. Install the new mounting bolts into the upper half of the side engine mount bracket. Tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
    Fig 4: Side Engine Mount Bracket Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G06966373Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  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.
    Fig 5: Raising Front Subframe Of Body Using Subframe Adapter (VSB02C000016)
    G06966374Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  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 (see FRONT SUBFRAME ALIGNMENT ).
  10. Remove the transmission jack and the subframe adapter.
  11. Tighten the lower transmission mount mounting bolts (A) and the ground cable (B).

    6-speed A/T model 

    Fig 6: Ground Cable And Transmission Mount Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications (6-Speed A/T Model)
    G06966375Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    5-speed A/T model 

    Fig 7: Ground Cable And Transmission Mount & Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications (5-Speed A/T Model)
    G06966376Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  12. With headlight leveling system: Connect the front suspension stroke sensor connector (A), and install the harness clamps (B).
    13. Fig 8: Identifying Front Suspension Stroke Sensor Connector And Harness Clamps
    G00522657Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  13. Tighten the rear engine mount base mounting bolts (A), then connect the rear engine mount actuator connector (B).
    Fig 9: Rear Engine Mount Actuator Connector And Rear Engine Mount Base Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G06966377Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  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.
    Fig 10: Front Engine Mount Stop, Front Engine Mount Actuator Connector, Harness Clamp And Front Engine Mount Bolt With Torque Specifications
    G06966378Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  17. Loosen the mounting bolts (A) for the upper half of the side engine mount bracket, then retighten them to the specified torque.
    Fig 11: Side Engine Mount Bracket Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G06966379Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  18. Install the connector bracket to the front cylinder head.
    Fig 12: Connector Bracket Mounting Bolt With Torque Specifications
    G06966380Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  19. Install the harness bracket to the rear cylinder head.
    Fig 13: Harness Bracket Mounting Bolt With Torque Specifications
    G06966381Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  20. Connect the heater hoses (A).
    Fig 14: Identifying Heater Hoses
    G06966382Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  21. Install the A/C compressor (A), then connect the A/C compressor clutch connector (B).
    Fig 15: A/C Compressor And A/C Compressor Clutch Connector With Torque Specifications
    G06966383Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  22. Install the radiator (see RADIATOR REPLACEMENT ).
  23. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
  24. Connect the PSP switch connector (A) and the heat shield bolt (B).
    Fig 16: PSP Switch Connector And Heat Shield Bolt With Torque Specifications
    G06966384Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  25. Connect the power steering fluid hose (A), then sucure the hose with the clamp (B).
    Fig 17: Identifying Power Steering Hose And A/T Cooler Hoses
    G00522658Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  26. Connect the A/T cooler hoses (C), then secure the hose with the clamp (D):
  27. Install a new set ring on the end of each driveshaft, then install the driveshafts (see DRIVESHAFT INSTALLATION ).
  28. Connect the suspension lower arms to the knuckles (see step 5 on KNUCKLE REPLACEMENT ).
  29. Connect the tie-rod end ball joints to the knuckles (see step 3 on KNUCKLE REPLACEMENT ).
  30. Connect the stabilizer links to the dampers (see STABILIZER LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  31. Install the suspension stroke sensor (see SUSPENSION STROKE SENSOR REPLACEMENT ).
  32. Install exhaust pipe A using new gaskets (B) and new self locking nuts (C).
    Fig 18: Exhaust Pipe, Gaskets With Self Locking Nuts With Torque Specifications
    G06966386Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  33. Install the front inner fender (see FRONT INNER FENDER REPLACEMENT ).
  34. Remove the splash shield (see FRONT SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT ).
  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).
    Fig 19: Power Steering Pump Outlet Hose, O-Ring And Power Steering Pump Inlet Hose With Torque Specifications
    G06966387Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  38. Install the power steering hose bracket (D) to the rear cylinder head cover.
  39. Install the drive belt (see DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT ).
  40. Connect the engine wire harness connector (A) and the PCM connectors (B), then install the harness clamps (C).
    Fig 20: Identifying Engine Wire Harness Connector, PCM Connectors And Harness Clamps
    G06966388Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    *: This illustration shows the Keihin PCM.

  41. Install the PCM cover (A).
    Fig 21: Identifying PCM Cover (Keihin PCM)
    G06966389Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
    Fig 22: Identifying PCM Cover (Continental PCM)
    G00522656Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  42. Connect the brake booster vacuum hose (A), the EVAP canister hose (B), and the breather hose (C).
    Fig 23: Identifying Brake Booster Vacuum Hose, EVAP Canister Hose And Breather Hose
    G06966390Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  43. Connect the EVAP canister purge valve connector (D).
  44. Connect the fuel feed hose (A), then install the quick-connect fitting cover (B) (see FUEL LINE/QUICK-CONNECT FITTING INSTALLATION ).
    Fig 24: Identifying Fuel Feed Hose And Quick-Connect Fitting Cover
    G06966391Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  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).
    Fig 25: Wire, Mark On Steering Joint, Steering Gearbox Pinion Shaft And Steering Joint Bolt With Torque Specifications
    G06966392Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  46. Remove the steering wheel holder tool (see step 36 on INSTALLATION ), then tighten the steering joint bolt.
  47. Install the steering joint cover (F).
  48. Install the shift cable:
  49. Install the battery base (A), and the harness clamps (B), then tighten the bolts (C).
    Fig 26: Harness Clamps, Battery Base & Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G06966393Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  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.
    Fig 27: Under-Hood Fuse Box And Harness Clamps, Engine Wire Harness And Starter Cables With Torque Specifications
    G06966394Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  51. Install the air cleaner (see AIR CLEANER ELEMENT INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT ).
  52. Install the engine cover.
    Fig 28: Identifying Engine Cover
    G06966395Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  53. Do the battery installation procedure (see BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
  54. Install the cowl cover (see COWL COVER REPLACEMENT ).
  55. Install the bulkhead cover (see 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 (see ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT ).
  58. Refill the transmission with ATF:
  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 (see step 6 on FLUID CHECK/REPLACEMENT ).
  61. Refill the radiator with engine coolant (see step 9 on COOLANT REPLACEMENT ).
  62. Do the power steering system bleeding procedure (see FLUID CHECK/REPLACEMENT ).
  63. Do the cooling system bleeding procedure (see COOLANT CHECK ).
  64. Check for fluid leaks.
  65. Do the PCM reset procedure (see IF THE MIL DID NOT STAY ON ).
  66. Do the CKP pattern clear/CKP pattern learn procedure (see CKP PATTERN CLEAR/CKP PATTERN LEARN ).
  67. Inspect the idle speed (see IDLE SPEED INSPECTION ).
  68. Inspect the ignition timing (see IGNITION TIMING INSPECTION ).
  69. Check the wheel alignment (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).
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