Honda Civic. Manual — part 528

the battery.

3. Remove the passenger's dashboard under cover (see PASSENGER's

DASHBOARD UNDERCOVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

4. Remove the passenger's side kick panel: 2-door (see TRIM

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - DOOR AREAS ), 4-door (see FRONT
DOOR SILL AREA - 4-DOOR ).

5. Disconnect EPS control unit connector A (2P), connector B (2P), connector C

(2P), and connector D (28P).

Fig. 124: Identifying EPS Control Unit Connector

6. Remove the nuts (E) from the EPS control unit (F).
7. Remove the EPS control unit.
8. Install the EPS control unit in the reverse order of removal.
9. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery and do these items:

Enter the anti-theft code for the audio or navigation system, then enter the
audio presets.

Set the clock.

If the EPS control unit is replaced, the EPS control unit must memorize
the torque sensor neutral position (see MEMORIZING THE TORQUE
SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION ).

10. After installation, start the engine, and let it idle. Turn the steering wheel from

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 STEERING EPS System - Civic (All Except Hybrid & Si)

lock-to-lock several times. Check that the EPS indicator does not come on.

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 STEERING EPS System - Civic (All Except Hybrid & Si)

2006-08 ENGINE

Engine Assembly - Civic GX

SPECIAL TOOLS

Fig. 1: Identifying Special Tools

ENGINE REMOVAL

Special Tools Required

Engine hanger plate 07AAK-SNAA120

1.8 support eyelet 07AAK-SNAA400

1.8 support bolt 07AAK-SNAA500

Front subframe adapter VSB02C000016 *

2006 Civic engine hanger VSB02C000025 *

Engine support hanger, A and Reds AAR-T-12566 *

* : Available through Honda Tool and Equipment Program, 888-424-6857

NOTE:

Refer to ENGINE ASSEMBLY (EXCEPT HYBRID) article for
items not shown in this article.

NOTE:

Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.

2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 ENGINE Engine Assembly - Civic GX

2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 ENGINE Engine Assembly - Civic GX

1. Close the manual shut-off valve.

Fig. 2: Closing Manual Shut-Off Valve

2. To reduce pressure in the fuel lines, start the engine, and run it until it stalls.
3. Make sure you have anti-theft codes for the audio system and navigation

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

4. Secure the hood in the wide open position (Position the support rod in the

lower hole).

To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors
carefully while holding the connector portion.

Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection. Also,
be sure that they do not contact other wiring, hoses, or
interfere with other parts.

2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 ENGINE Engine Assembly - Civic GX