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5-6Engine Assembly
Engine Removal (cont’d)
C
B
D
A B
C
A
D
D A
B
C
27. Drain the engine oil (see page 8-10).
28. Drain the transmission fluid: Manual transmission (see step 3 on page 13-5)
 Automatic transmission (see step 3 on page14-232)
29. Disconnect the air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor connector (A).
30. Remove the grommet (B), then disconnect the secondary heated oxygen sensor (secondary
HO2S) connector (C).
31. Remove the three way catalytic converter (TWC) (D).
32. A/T model: Remove the shift cable. Do not bend the cables excessively (see step 39 on page 14-239).
33. Separate the stabilizer links (see page 18-25).
34. Separate the knuckles from the lower arms (see step 6 on page 18-21).
35. Remove the driveshafts (see page 16-4). Coat all precision-finished surfaces with new engine oil. Tie
plastic bags over the driveshaft ends. 36. Remove the steering gearbox bracket (A).
37. Remove the steering gearbox mounting bolt (B),
the stiffener mounting bolt (C), and the stiffener (D).
38. Remove the steering gearbox mounting bolt (A), the stiffener mounting bolt (B), and the stiffener (C).
39. Remove the harness clamp (D) from the subframe.
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5-7
A
B VSB02C000015
40. Disconnect the A/C compressor clutch connector(A), then remove the A/C compressor (B) without
disconnecting the A/C hoses.
41. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
42. Remove the radiator (see page 10-19).
43. A/T model: Disconnect the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) cooler hoses from the transmission,
then plug the lines and hoses. 44. Disconnect the heater hoses.
45. Install the bulkhead (see step 13 on page 10-21).
46. Attach the engine hanger adapter (VSB02C000015)
to the threaded hole in the cylinder head.
(cont’d)
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M/T model
A/T model
5-8 Engine Assembly
Engine Removal (cont’d)
VSB02C000025
B
C
D
A
AAR-T1256
47. Install the front leg assembly (A), the hook (B), and
the wing nut (C) to an A and Reds engine support
hanger (AAR-T1256) onto the 2006 civic engine
hanger (VSB02C000025). Carefully position the
engine hanger on the vehicle, and attach the hook
to the forward hole in the engine hanger adapter
(D). Tighten the wing nut by hand to lift and support
the engine/transmission.
NOTE: Be careful when working around the
windshield.
48. Raise the vehicle on the lift. 49. Remove the lower torque rod.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
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5-10Engine Assembly
Engine Removal (cont’d)
A
B
A
B
55. Remove the front subframe.
56. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
57. A/T model: Remove the transmission mount. 58. A/T model: Remove the ground cable (A), then
remove the transmission mount bracket (B).
59. A/T model: Install the transmission hanger bracket (P/N 21232-RCT-A00) (A) and a washer (B) on the
transmission.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace. Replace.
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5-11
07AAK-SNAA120
B
07AAK-SNAA120 A
A/T model
C
M/T model
60. Install the universal lifting eyelet (07AAK- SNAA120).
61. Attach a chain hoist (A) to the universal lifting eyelet (B) and the transmission hook (C), then lift
the engine/transmission until it’s securely
supported by the chain hoist, and remove the
engine hanger. 62. Remove the side engine mount bracket mounting
bolt and nut.
63. M/T model: Remove the transmission mount bracket mounting bolt and nuts.
(cont’d)
Replace.
Replace.
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5-12Engine Assembly
Engine Removal (cont’d)
64. Check that the engine/transmission is completely
free of vacuum hoses, fuel and coolant hoses, and
electrical wiring.
65. Slowly lower the engine/transmission about 150 mm (6 in.). Check once again that all hoses and
electrical wiring are disconnected and free from the
engine/transmission, then lower it all the way.
66. Disconnect the chain hoist from the engine/ transmission.
67. Raise the vehicle on the lift, then remove the engine/transmission from under the vehicle.
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5-13
Engine Installation
SIDE ENGINE MOUNT BRACKET
10 x 1.25 mm
44 N·m
(4.5 kgf·m, 33 lbf·ft)
LOWER TORQUE ROD BRACKET A/C COMPRESSOR BRACKET
12x1.25mm
74 N·m
(7.5 kgf·m, 54 lbf·ft) 10x1.25mm
44 N·m
(4.5 kgf·m, 33 lbf·ft)
 Universal lifting eyelet 07AAK-SNAA120
 Engine hanger adapterVSB02C000015
 Engine support hanger, A and Reds AAR-T 1256
 2006 Civic engine hanger VSB02C000025
 Front subframe adapter VSB02C000016 : These special tools are available through Honda Canada Inc. Technical Tools Department; FAX 866- 398-8665/
e-mail: ch_technicaltools ch.honda.com
1. Install the engine mount brackets and the accessory brackets, then tighten their bolts to the specified torque.
(cont’d)
Replace.
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5-14Engine Assembly
Engine Installation (cont’d)
SIDE ENGINE MOUNT BRACKET
10x1.25mm
44 N·m
(4.5 kgf·m, 33 lbf·ft)
10x1.25mm
74 N·m
(7.5 kgf·m, 54 lbf·ft) 10x1.25mm
44 N·m
(4.5 kgf·m, 33 lbf·ft)
A/C COMPRESSOR BRACKET
LOWER TORQUE ROD BRACKET
Replace.
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5-15
A/T model
M/T model
07AAK-SNAA120
VSB02C000015
AAR-T1256 B
C
A DVSB02C000025
A
2. Raise the vehicle on the lift, and position theengine/transmission under the vehicle. Lower the
vehicle, and install the universal lifting eyelet
(07AAK-SNAA120). Attach a chain hoist to the
universal eyelet and the transmission hook, then lift
the engine into position in the vehicle.
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. Attach the engine hanger adapter (VSB02C000015) to the threaded hole in the cylinder head. 4. Install the front leg assembly (A), the hook (B), and
the wing nut (C) to an A and Reds engine support
hanger (AAR-T1256) onto the 2006 civic engine
hanger (VSB02C000025). Carefully position the
engine hanger on the vehicle, and attach the hook
to the forward hole in the engine hanger adapter
(D). Tighten the wing nut by hand to lift and support
the engine/transmission.
NOTE: Be careful when working around the
windshield.
5. Loosen the upper torque rod mounting bolt (A). (cont’d)
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5-16Engine Assembly
Engine Installation (cont’d)
14x1.5mm
74 N·m (7.5 kgf·m, 54 lbf·ft)
12x1.25mm
74 N·m (7.5 kgf·m, 54 lbf·ft)
6. Tighten the new side engine mount bracket mounting bolt and nut.
7. M/T model: Tighten the new transmission mounting bolt and nuts. 8. Remove the chain hoist.
9. Remove the universal lifting eyelet.
10. A/T model: Remove the transmission hanger bracket (P/N 21232-RCT-A00).
Replace.
Replace.
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