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Specifications Index

COMMON SPECS & PROCEDURES INDEX

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service

HVAC SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS (EXCEPT TYPE-R/SI) , HVAC SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS (TYPE-R/SI)

Torque

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Axle Nut/Hub Nut
2.0L 181 N.m (133 lbf.ft)
1.5L 245 N.m (181 lbf.ft)
Battery 12 VOLT BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (EXCEPT TYPE-R) , 12 VOLT BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (TYPE-R)
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence CONVENTIONAL BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING (EXCEPT TYPE-R) , CONVENTIONAL BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING (TYPE-R)
Disc Brakes

BRAKE SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS (EXCEPT TYPE-R/SI) , BRAKE SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS (TYPE-R/SI)

Torque

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Charging
Service Specifications

ENGINE ELECTRICAL SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS (EXCEPT TYPE-R/SI) or ENGINE ELECTRICAL SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS (TYPE-R/SI)

Torque

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Drive Belts
Belt Routing & Adjustment

DRIVE BELT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION


 
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications

ENGINE COOLING SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS (EXCEPT TYPE-R/SI) , ENGINE COOLING SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS (TYPE-R/SI)

Radiator Cap Pressure 1.5L, K20C2
93-123 kPa (0.95-1.25 kgf/cm2, 13.5-17.8 psi)
K20C1 (2017 2018 2019 2020 2021)
112-146 kPa (1.14-1.49 kgf/cm 2, 16.2-21.2 psi)
Thermostat R & I

THERMOSTAT REMOVAL, INSTALLATION, AND TEST (1.5L ENGINE) , THERMOSTAT REMOVAL, INSTALLATION, AND TEST (K20C1) , THERMOSTAT REMOVAL, INSTALLATION, AND TEST (K20C2)

Water Pump R & I

WATER PUMP REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (K20C1) ,WATER PUMP REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (K20C2) ,WATER PUMP REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (1.5L ENGINE)

Engine Mechanical
Compression 1.5L
  1. 980 kPa (9.99 kgf/cm2 , 142.1 psi) Minimum
  2. 200 kPa (2.04 kgf/cm2 , 29.0 psi) Maximum variation

K20C1, K20C2
  1. 930 kPa (9.48 kgf/cm2 , 134.8 psi) Minimum
  2. 200 kPa (2.04 kgf/cm2 , 29.0 psi) Maximum variation
1.5L, K20C2
Oil Pressure (176°F (80°C)
  1. 90 kPa (0.92 kgf/cm2 , 13.1 psi) min. @ idle
  2. 280 kPa (2.86 kgf/cm2 , 40.6 psi) min. @ 3000 RPM
K20C1
Oil Pressure (176°F (80°C)
  1. 100 kPa (1.02 kgf/cm2 , 14.5 psi) min. @ idle
  2. 400 kPa (4.08 kgf/cm2 , 58.0 psi) min. @ 3000 RPM
Overhaul

See applicable specifications tables in ENGINE SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS (EXCEPT TYPE-R/SI) , ENGINE SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS (TYPE-R/SI)

Torque

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Fluid Specifications See FLUIDS under MAINTENANCE tab.
Flywheel/Flex Plate Torque 74 N.m (55 ft. lbs.)
Fuel System
Pressure Specification 1.5L, K20C2

390-440 kPa (3.98-4.49 kgf/cm2 , 56.6-63.8 psi)


K20C1

500-550 kPa (5.1-5.61 kgf/cm2 , 72.5-79.8 psi)

Fuel Pressure Test Procedure

FUEL PRESSURE TEST (K20C2, 1.5L) , FUEL PRESSURE TEST (K20C1)

Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Spark Plug NGK: 7751
Gap 1.5L, K20C1
0.70-0.75 mm (0.0276-0.0295 in)
K20C2
1.0-1.1 mm (0.039-0.043 in)
Torque 22 N.m (16 ft. lbs.)
Starting
Starter

ENGINE ELECTRICAL SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS (EXCEPT TYPE-R/SI) or ENGINE ELECTRICAL SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS (TYPE-R/SI)

Torque

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications

SUSPENSION SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS (EXCEPT TYPE-R/SI) , SUSPENSION SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS (TYPE-R/SI)

Torque

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Wheel & Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque 108 N.m (80 ft. lbs.)