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ENGINE (9-Speed A/T) (2019 2020 2021): Installation

NOTE: How to read the torque specifications .

  1. Engine Mount Bracket - Install

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

    Fig 1: Engine Mount And The Accessory Brackets With Torque Specifications
    GHH308542Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
  2. Engine - Install
    GHH308543Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
    		 1. 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. Upper Half of Side Engine Mount Bracket Mounting Bolt (Engine Side) - Loosely Install

    NOTE:  Always use new bolts.

  4. Engine Support Hanger - Install
    Fig 2: Engine Support Hanger With Torque Specifications
    GHH308544Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
    1. Install the engine hanger balance bar (A). Attach the front arm (B) to the front cylinder head with a 10 mm (0.39 in) spacer (C) and a 10 x 1.25 mm bolt (D). Remove the rear arm from the engine hanger balance bar, then install the 2008 V6 attachment arm (E). Attach the 2008 V6 attachment arm to the rear cylinder head with a 10 mm (0.39 in) spacer (F) and an 8 x 1.25 mm bolt (G).

    2. Install the engine support hanger (H) onto the vehicle as shown, and attach the hook to the slotted hole in the engine hanger balance bar. Tighten the wing nut (I) by hand, and lift and support the engine/transmission.

    NOTE:

    • Be careful when working around the windshield.
    • AAR-T1256 two sets required for stacking additional cross section bars.
  5. Chain Hoist - Remove
  6. Battery Base - Install (6-Speed A/T)
    GHH308545Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
    		 1. Install the battery base and the harness clips (A).
  7. 12 Volt Battery Duct - Install - Refer to:

    12 Volt Battery Duct - Removal and Installation (2019 2020 2021)

  8. Vehicle - Lift
    1. Raise the vehicle.
  9. Front Subframe - Support
    GHH308546Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
    		 1. Attach the subframe adapter to the front subframe by looping the belt (A) over the front of the front subframe, then secure the belt with its stop (B), and tighten the wing nut (C).

    2. Raise a transmission jack and line up the slots in the subframe adapter arms with the bolt holes on the transmission jack base, then securely attach them with four bolts.
  10. Front Subframe - Install

    NOTE:  Align the front subframe with the subframe alignment pin.

  11. Transmission Mount Mounting Bolt (Transmission Side) - Loosely Install
  12. Transmission Ground Cable - Connect - Refer to: Automatic Transmission Removal and Installation (9-Speed A/T)
  13. Connector (Front Engine Mount Actuator) - Connect
    GHH308547Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
    		 1. Install the harness clip (A).

    2. Connect the connector (B).
  14. Connector (Rear Engine Mount Actuator) - Connect
    GHH308548Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
    		 1. Install the harness clip (A).

    2. Connect the connector (B).
  15. Rear Engine Mount and Rear Engine Mount Stop Mounting Bolt - Loosely Install

    NOTE:  Always use a new bolt and new nuts.

  16. Vehicle - Lift
    1. Lower the vehicle.
  17. Engine Support Hanger, Engine Hanger Balance Bar, and 2008 V6 Attachment Arm - Remove

    NOTE:  After removing the engine support hanger, install the front damper caps.

  18. Cowl Cover - Install
  19. Front Engine Mount and Front Engine Mount Stop Mounting Bolt - Loosely Install

    NOTE:  Always use a new bolt and new nuts.

  20. All Engine Mount Mounting Bolt and Nut - Tighten
  21. No. 6 Cylinder Ignition Coil - Install
  22. Connector Bracket and Harness Bracket - Install

    1. Install the connector bracket (A) to the front cylinder head.

    Fig 3: Connector Bracket and Harness Bracket With Torque Specifications
    GHH308549Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    2. Install the harness bracket (B) to the rear cylinder head.

  23. Positive Cable - Connect (12 Volt Battery Terminal)

    1. Connect the positive cables (A).

    GHH308550Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    2. Connect the connector (B).

    3. Install the connector clamp (C).

  24. Positive Cable - Connect (Under-Hood Fuse/Relay Box)
  25. A/C Compressor - Install
  26. Right Front Bulkhead Brace - Install
  27. Alternator - Install
  28. Radiator - Install
  29. Radiator Fan Shroud Assembly and A/C Condenser Fan Shroud Assembly - Install
  30. Heater Hose - Connect
    GHH308551Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
    		 1. Connect the heater hoses (A).
  31. Harness Holder - Install (6-Speed A/T)
    GHH308552Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
  32. Vehicle - Lift
    1. Raise the vehicle.
  33. Front Driveshaft - Install
  34. Front Lower Arm Ball Joint - Connect
  35. Tie-Rod End Ball Joint - Connect
  36. Front Stabilizer Link Ball Joint - Connect
  37. Connector (Front Suspension Stroke Sensor) - Connect (With Auto Leveling System)
    GHH308553Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
    		 1. Install the nut (A) -
    Refer to:
    Front Suspension Stroke Sensor Removal and Installation

    2. Connect the connector (B).

    3. Install the harness clips (C).
  38. Transfer Assembly - Install (AWD) - Refer to:

    Transfer Assembly Removal and Installation (9-Speed A/T),

  39. Propeller Shaft - Install (AWD)
  40. Under-Floor TWC - Install - Refer to:

    Under-Floor TWC Removal and Installation 

    Warm Up TWC Removal and Installation 

  41. Engine Undercover - Install
  42. Front Inner Fender - Install - Refer to: Front Inner Fender Removal and Installation
  43. Splash Shield - Install
  44. Front Wheel - Install
  45. Vehicle - Lift
    1. Lower the vehicle.
  46. Steering Joint - Connect
  47. Brake Booster Vacuum Hose - Connect
    GHH308554Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
    		 1. Connect the brake booster vacuum hose (A).
  48. EVAP Canister Purge Joint - Install
    GHH308555Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
    		 1. Install the EVAP canister purge joint.

    2. Connect the EVAP canister purge hose (A).
  49. Fuel Feed Hose (High Pressure Fuel Pump Side) - Connect
  50. Connector (Engine Wire Harness) - Connect

    1. Connect the connector (A).

    GHH308556Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
  51. Connector (PCM) - Connect - Refer to: PCM Removal and Installation (9-Speed A/T) (2019 2020 2021) 
  52. Intake Air Duct - Install 
  53. 12 Volt Battery Box - Install
  54. 12 Volt Battery - Install
  55. Engine Oil - Refill
  56. ATF - Refill - Refer to:ATF Replacement (9-Speed A/T),
  57. Engine Coolant - Refill/Air Bleed - Refer to:

    Coolant Replacement (2019 2020 2021)

  58. Fuel Leak - Check
  59. Air Cleaner and Air Intake Tube - Install 
  60. Transmission Gear - Check
    1. Move the shift lever to each gear, and verify that the A/T gear position indicator follows the transmission range switch.
  61. Fluid Leak - Check
  62. PCM - Reset
  63. CKP Pattern - Clear/Learn
  64. Idle Speed - Inspect
  65. Ignition Timing - Inspect
  66. Front Bulkhead Cover - Install
  67. Engine Cover - Install
  68. Hood Support Strut Normal Position - Return
  69. Wheel Alignment - Check
  70. Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position - Clear
  71. Headlight Initial Position - Learn (With Auto Leveling System)
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