Honda Civic. Manual — part 560

Fig. 143: Identifying Engine Control Module (ECM) Connectors And
Engine Wire Harness Connector
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48. Install the harness clamps (C).
49. Install the ECM (A), then install the ECM cover (B).

Fig. 144: Identifying ECM Cover (With Torque Specifications)
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50. Install the battery cables (A) to the under-hood fuse/relay box.

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Fig. 145: Identifying Battery Cables And Harness Clamp
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51. Install the harness clamp (B).
52. Install the resonator (A) A

Fig. 146: Identifying Resonator And Harness Clamp
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53. Connect the connector (B), and install the harness clamp (C).
54. Install the under-cowl panel (see FRONT GRILLE COVER

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REPLACEMENT ).

55. Install the air cleaner assembly (see AIR CLEANER

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

56. Install the front wheels.
57. Install the battery. Clean the battery posts and cable terminals, then assemble

them, and apply grease to prevent corrosion.

58. Check that the transmission shifts into gear smoothly.
59. Inspect for fuel leaks: Turn the ignition switch ON (II) (do not operate the

starter) so the fuel pump runs for about 2 seconds and pressurizes the fuel line.
Repeat this operation two or three times, then check for fuel leakage at any
point in the fuel line.

60. Refill the engine with engine oil (see step 4 on ENGINE OIL

REPLACEMENT ).

61. Refill the transmission with fluid (see TRANSMISSION FLUID

INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT ).

62. Refill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed air from the cooling system

with the heater valve open (see step 6 on COOLANT CHECK ).

63. Do the ECM reset procedure (see HDS CLEAR COMMAND ).
64. Do the crankshaft position (CKP) pattern clear/CKP pattern learn procedure

(see HDS CLEAR COMMAND ).

65. Inspect the idle speed (see IDLE SPEED INSPECTION ).
66. Inspect the ignition timing (see IGNITION TIMING INSPECTION ).
67. Check the wheel alignment (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).
68. Enter the anti-theft code for the audio system and the navigation system (if

equipped), then enter the audio presets.

69. Set the clock (on vehicles without navigation).

SIDE ENGINE MOUNT REPLACEMENT

1. Support the engine with a jack and wood block under the oil pan.
2. Remove the upper torque rod.

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Fig. 147: Identifying Upper Torque Rod
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3. Remove the ground cable (A), then remove the side engine mount bracket (B).

Fig. 148: Identifying Ground Cable And Side Engine Mount Bracket
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4. Remove the side engine mount stiffener (A), then remove the side engine

mount (B).

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