Honda Civic. Manual — part 563

Fig. 164: Identifying Lower Torque Rod Mounting Bolt (With Torque
Specifications)
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18. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
19. Tighten the upper torque rod mounting bolt.

Fig. 165: Identifying Upper Torque Rod Mounting Bolt (With Torque
Specifications)
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20. Install the under-hood fuse/relay box to the bracket.
21. Install the ECM bracket.

2008 Honda Civic GX

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

22. Install the ECM, then install the ECM cover.
23. Install the air cleaner assembly (see AIR CLEANER

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

24. Raise the vehicle on the lift to full height, and tighten the front mount

mounting bolt.

Fig. 166: Identifying Front Mount Mounting Bolt (With Torque
Specifications)
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25. Install the splash shield.

LOWER TORQUE ROD REPLACEMENT

1. Loosen the upper torque rod mounting bolt (A).

2008 Honda Civic GX

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

Fig. 167: Identifying Upper Torque Rod Mounting Bolt
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2. Raise the vehicle on the lift to full height.
3. Remove the splash shield.
4. Loosen the front mount mounting bolt (A).

Fig. 168: Identifying Front Mount Mounting Bolt
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5. Remove the lower torque rod (A).

Fig. 169: Identifying Lower Torque Rod (With Torque Specifications)
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2008 Honda Civic GX

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

6. Install the lower torque rod, then tighten the new lower torque rod mounting

bolts in the numbered sequence shown.

7. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
8. Tighten the upper torque rod mounting bolt.

Fig. 170: Identifying Upper Torque Rod Mounting Bolt (With Torque
Specifications)
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

9. Raise the vehicle on the lift to full height, and tighten the front mount

mounting bolt.

Fig. 171: Identifying Front Mount Mounting Bolt (With Torque
Specifications)

2008 Honda Civic GX

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