Honda Civic. Manual — part 554

(secondary HO2S) connector (C).

30. Remove the three way catalytic converter (TWO (D).
31. Separate the stabilizer links (see STABILIZER LINK

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

32. Separate the knuckles from the lower arms (see step 5 on LOWER ARM

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

33. Remove the driveshafts (see step 8 on DRIVESHAFT REMOVAL ). Coat all

precision-finished surfaces with clean engine oil. Tie plastic bags over the
driveshaft ends.

34. Remove the steering gearbox bracket (A).

Fig. 101: Identifying Steering Gearbox Bracket And Mounting Bolt
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35. Remove the steering gearbox mounting bolt (B), stiffener mounting bolt (C),

and stiffener (D).

36. Remove the steering gearbox mounting bolt (A), stiffener mounting bolt (B),

and stiffener (C).

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Fig. 102: Identifying Stiffener Mounting Bolt And Stiffener
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37. Remove the harness clamp (D) from the subframe.
38. Disconnect the A/C compressor clutch connector (A), then remove the A/C

compressor (B) without disconnecting the A/C hoses.

Fig. 103: Identifying A/C Compressor Clutch Connector And A/C
Compressor
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39. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
40. Remove the radiator (see RADIATOR AND FAN REPLACEMENT ).
41. Remove the heater hoses.

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Fig. 104: Identifying Heater Hoses
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42. Install the bulkhead, and tighten the mounting bolts to 9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf.m, 7.2

lbf.ft).

43. Attach the special tool to the threaded hole in the cylinder head.

Fig. 105: Identifying Special Tool To Threaded Hole In Cylinder Head
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44. Install the front leg assembly (A), hook (B), and wing nut (C) from an A and

Reds engine support hanger (AAR-T-12566) onto the engine hanger. Carefully
position the engine hanger on the vehicle, and attach the hook to the forward

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hole in the engine hanger adapter (D). Tighten the wing nut by hand to lift and
support the engine/transmission.

Fig. 106: Identifying Engine Support Hanger
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45. Raise the vehicle on the lift to full height.
46. Remove the lower torque rod.

Fig. 107: Identifying Lower Torque Rod
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NOTE:

Be careful when working around the windshield.

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