Honda Civic. Manual — part 550

Fig. 79: Identifying Upper Torque Rod Mounting Bolt (With Torque
Specifications)
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UPPER TORQUE ROD REPLACEMENT

1. Remove the bolt (A) securing the A/C line, then remove the upper torque rod

(B).

2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 ENGINE Engine Assembly - Civic (Except Hybrid)

Fig. 80: Identifying Upper Torque Rod (With Torque Specifications)
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2. Install the upper torque rod, then tighten the new bolts in the numbered

sequence shown.

SIDE ENGINE MOUNT BRACKET REPLACEMENT

1. Support the engine with a jack and a wood block under the oil pan.

2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 ENGINE Engine Assembly - Civic (Except Hybrid)

2. Remove the bolt (A) securing the A/C line, then remove the upper torque rod

(B).

Fig. 81: Identifying Upper Torque Rod
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3. Remove the ground cable (A), then remove the side engine mount bracket (B).

2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 ENGINE Engine Assembly - Civic (Except Hybrid)

Fig. 82: Identifying Side Engine Mount Bracket And Ground Cable (With
Torque Specifications)
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4. Install the side engine mount bracket, then loosely tighten the new bolt and nut

(C), and loosely tighten the bolt (D).

5. Install the ground cable.
6. Remove the air cleaner assembly (see THROTTLE BODY CLEANING ).
7. Loosen the transmission mounting bolt and nuts (A).

2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 ENGINE Engine Assembly - Civic (Except Hybrid)