Honda Civic. Manual — part 1047

Fig. 9: Connecting Starter To Battery
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6. If the electric current meets the specification when the battery voltage is at 11.5

V, the starter is working properly.

Specification

Electric Current: 80 A or less

STARTER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

REMOVAL

1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the audio system and the navigation

system (if equipped), then write down the audio presets.

2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery first, then disconnect the

positive cable.

3. Remove the splash shield.

2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 ENGINE Starting System (K20Z3) - Civic (All Except Si)

Fig. 10: Identifying Splash Shield And Clips
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4. Remove the intake manifold bracket.

Fig. 11: Identifying Intake Manifold Bracket
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5. Remove the harness clamp (A), and remove the two bolts (B) securing the

starter, then remove the starter from the engine.

2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 ENGINE Starting System (K20Z3) - Civic (All Except Si)

Fig. 12: Identifying Starter Bolts
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6. Disconnect the starter cable (A) from the B terminal, then disconnect the

BLK/WHT wire (B) from the S terminal.

Fig. 13: Identifying BLK/WHT Wire
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7. Remove the harness clamp (C), then remove the starter.

INSTALLATION

1. Install the starter cable (A) and BLK/WHT (B) wire. Make sure the starter

cable crimped side of the ring terminal faces away from the starter when you
connect it.

2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 ENGINE Starting System (K20Z3) - Civic (All Except Si)

Fig. 14: Identifying Starter Cable And BLK/WHT Wire (With Torque
Specifications)
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2. Install the harness clamp (C).
3. Install the starter, and tighten the bolts then install the harness clamp (A).

Fig. 15: Identifying Starter Bolts (With Torque Specifications)
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4. Install the intake manifold bracket.

2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 ENGINE Starting System (K20Z3) - Civic (All Except Si)