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Repair Procedure

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Intake Manifold Area Replacement Components With Torque Specifications (1 Of 5) 

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: Torque, Nm (lbfft) : Replace : Warning/Caution : Inspection/Adjustment *: Learning ■: SPL Tool : Required Removal

Intake Manifold Area Replacement Components With Torque Specifications 

GHH579946Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
: Torque, Nm (lbfft) : Replace : Warning/Caution : Inspection/Adjustment *: Learning ■: SPL Tool : Required Removal

Intake Manifold Area Replacement Components With Torque Specifications 

GHH579947Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
: Torque, Nm (lbfft) : Replace : Warning/Caution : Inspection/Adjustment *: Learning ■: SPL Tool : Required Removal

Intake Manifold Area Replacement Components 

GHH579948Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
: Torque, Nm (lbfft) : Replace : Warning/Caution : Inspection/Adjustment *: Learning ■: SPL Tool : Required Removal

Intake Manifold Area Replacement Components With Torque Specifications 

GHH579949Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
: Torque, Nm (lbfft) : Replace : Warning/Caution : Inspection/Adjustment *: Learning ■: SPL Tool : Required Removal
  1. A.-

    WARNING:  

    Do not insert your fingers into the installed throttle body when you turn the vehicle to the ON mode, or while the vehicle is in ON mode. If you do, you will seriously injure your fingers if the throttle valve is activated.

    Preconditions 

    Key Information 

    Do the following before starting your work.

    Remove: 

    Sub-Procedure 

    Removal 

    NOTE:  Plug the water bypass hoses.

    Installation 

    Tightening Procedure 

    Step Operation Object Detail
    1 Temporarily Tighten All Bolts Until they sit on the throttle body
    2 Temporarily Tighten All Bolts Until the gasket is compressed
    3 Tighten All Bolts
    GHH579954Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    After Installation 

  2. B.-

    Key Information 

    Do the following before starting your work.

    Remove: 

    Sub-Procedure 

    Installation 

    Lubricant Specifications 

    Object Type
    O-Ring Engine Oil
  3. C.-

    NOTICE:  

    Refer to the Fuel Line/ Quick-Connect Fitting Precautions before doing the procedure.

    Key Information 

    Do the following before starting your work.

    Remove: 

  4. D.-

    NOTICE:  

    Refer to the Fuel Line/ Quick-Connect Fitting Precautions before doing the procedure.

  5. E.-

    WARNING:  

    Flammable - Keep Fire Away

    NOTICE:  

    Preconditions 

    Key Information 

    Do the following before starting your work.

    Remove: 

    After Installation 

  6. F.-

    NOTICE:  

    Refer to the Fuel and Emissions Systems Service Precautions before doing the procedure.

    Key Information 

    Do the following before starting your work.

    Remove: 

  7. G.-

    WARNING:  

    Flammable - Keep Fire Away

    NOTICE:  

    Refer to the Fuel and Emissions Systems Service Precautions before doing the procedure.

    Key Information 

    Do the following before starting your work.

    Remove: 

  8. H.-

    WARNING:  

    Flammable - Keep Fire Away

    NOTICE:  

    Refer to the Fuel and Emissions Systems Service Precautions before doing the procedure.

    Key Information 

    Do the following before starting your work.

    Remove: 

  9. I.-

    NOTE:  When removing the throttle body, it is not necessary to disconnect the water bypass hoses from the throttle body.

    Key Information 

    NOTE:  For the removal and installation procedure, refer to Intake Manifold Removal and Installation and the sub-procedure below.

    Sub-Procedure 

    Installation 

    • Refer to the Figure.

    Tightening Procedure 

    Step Operation Object Detail
    1 Temporary Tighten All Bolts and Nuts Until they sit on the intake manifold
    2 Temporary Tighten All Bolts and Nuts Until the gasket is compressed
    3 Tighten All Bolts and Nuts
    GHH579961Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
  10. J.-

    NOTE:  When removing the throttle body, it is not necessary to disconnect the water bypass hoses from the throttle body.

    Key Information 

    NOTE:  For the removal and installation procedure, refer to Intake Manifold Removal and Installation and the sub-procedure below.

    Sub-Procedure 

    Installation 

    Tightening Procedure 

    Step Operation Object Detail
    1 Temporary Tighten All Bolts and Nuts Until they sit on the intake manifold
    2 Temporary Tighten All Bolts and Nuts Until the gasket is compressed
    3 Tighten All Bolts and Nuts
    GHH579970Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
  11. K.-

    WARNING:  

    Flammable - Keep Fire Away

    NOTICE:  

    • Refer to the Fuel Line/Quick-Connect Fitting Precautions before doing the procedure.
    • The fuel joint pipe cannot be reused once it has been removed or loosened. Failure to install a new fuel joint pipe will cause fuel leaks.

    Preconditions 

    Sub-Procedure 

    Installation 

    Lubricant Specifications (Figure 1) 

    Position Type
    a Polyethylene Glycol (include in new fuel joint pipe kit)
    b

    Figure 1 

    GHH579971Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    1. If not already done, loosen the bolts (c), then tighten them in an alternating pattern until the high pressure fuel pump is in contact with the rear cylinder head cover. (Figure 2)

    2. Tighten the nuts and the bolts, in sequence. (Figure 2)

    NOTE: A crowfoot-type special tool increases the torque applied by the torque wrench. Refer to Service Precautions for details on how to recalculate the torque wrench setting .

    Tightening Procedure (Figure 2) 

    Step Operation Object Detail
    1 Hand Tighten , , The end of the joint pipe is seated on the fuel rails or the high pressure fuel pump.
    2 Loosely Install , , Set the brackets (d) to the rear cylinder head, and loosely install it.
    3 Tighten All Bolts and Nuts

    Figure 2 

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    After Installation 

  12. L.-

    WARNING:  

    Flammable - Keep Fire Away

    NOTICE:  

    Preconditions 

    Sub-Procedure 

    Removal 

    • Loosen the bolts alternately.

    Installation 

    Lubricant Specifications 

    Object Type 
    O-Ring Engine Oil
    • Temporarily tighten the bolts in an alternating pattern until the high pressure fuel pump is in contact with the rear cylinder head.

      NOTE: 

      • To prevent damage to the O-ring, do not use any power tools (pneumatic or electric).
      • During the fuel joint pipe installation procedure, the bolts are tightened to the specified torque.

    After Installation 

  13. M.-

    Sub-Procedure 

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    Installation 

    1. Check the high pressure fuel pump cam .

    2. Check the position of the high pressure fuel pump cam (a). If needed, rotate the crankshaft to set it to the flat position as shown.

    Lubricant Specifications 

    Position Type
    a Engine Oil
    b
    c
  14. N.-

    WARNING:  

    Flammable - Keep Fire Away

    NOTICE:  

    Refer to the Fuel and Emissions Systems Service Precautions before doing the procedure.

    Preconditions 

    Key Information 

    NOTE:  For the removal and installation procedure, refer to Injector Removal and Installation and the sub-procedure below.

    Sub-Procedure 

    NOTICE:  

    • When replacing the fuel injector, always replace all three injectors on the same bank as a set.
    • If you reuse the injector after removal, note the cylinder number and install it to the same cylinder.

    Removal 

    1. Carefully remove the fuel rail with the injectors straight from the cylinder head.

    NOTE:

    If the injector remains on the cylinder head, carefully remove the injector straight from the cylinder head.

    2. Carefully remove the seal (a) from the injector. (Figure 1)

    Figure 1 

    GHH579987Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Installation 

    NOTICE:  

    • Do not wipe off the tip area (b) of the injector as it may be damaged. (Figure 2)
    • If the tip of the injector is dirty or clogged, it must be replaced. The tip of the injector cannot be cleaned.
    • Be sure to protect the injector from dust or debris.

    1. Use compressed air to insure that there are no dust or debris around the ring (c). (Figure 2)

    Figure 2 

    GHH579988Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    2. With a paper towel, carefully wipe off any carbon from the area (d) shown. (Figure 2)

    3. Install the sizing tool (e) to the injector (f) as shown. (Figure 3)

    NOTE:

    Do not allow the tool to come in contact with the tip of the injector.

    Figure 3 

    GHH579989Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    4. Install the seal guide (g) over the tip of the injector (h) as shown. (Figure 4)

    Figure 4 

    GHH579990Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    5. Slide the seal (i) on the seal guide as shown. (Figure 5)

    Figure 5 

    GHH579991Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    6. Slide the seal installer (k) onto the seal guide, then quickly push the seal down to the groove (m) of the injector. (Figure 6)

    Figure 6 

    GHH579992Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    7. Remove the seal guide and the seal installer from the injector.

    8. Move the sizing tool and align the top of the injector surface (n) and the tool's inner surface (o) as shown, and hold the tool to reform the seal for 30 seconds or more. (Figure 7)

    NOTE:

    Make sure the seal (p) is not deformed when moving the tool. (Figure 7)

    Figure 7 

    GHH579993Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    9. Remove the sizing tool, and check that the seal (q) is installed correctly. (Figure 8)

    NOTE:

    When cleaning the sizing tool and the seal guide, be careful not to scratch the sizing tool bore or the surface of the seal guide.

    Figure 8 

    GHH579994Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    10. Make sure that the back-up ring (r) is not deformed. (Figure 9)

    Lubricant Specifications (Figure 9) 

    Position Type
    s Engine Oil

    Figure 9 

    GHH579995Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    11. Carefully install the fuel rail(s) (t) with the injectors into the cylinder head(s) straight and equal. (Figure 10)

    NOTE:

    Protect the tip of the injector from dust or debris.

    Lubricant Specifications (Figure 10) 

    Position Type
    u Engine Oil

    Figure 10 

    GHH579996Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Tightening Procedure 

    Step Operation Object Detail
    1 Temporary Tighten All Nuts Alternately, until the fuel rail(s) sits on the cylinder head(s)
    2 Tighten All Bolts and Nuts Specified Torque

    After Installation 

  15. O.-

    Sub-Procedure 

    GHH579997Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Removal 

    • Refer to the figure.