Honda Civic. Manual — part 548

Fig. 70: Identifying Tightening Sequence For Upper Torque Rod
Mounting Bolts (With Torque Specifications)
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20. Install the bolt (B) securing the A/C line.

TRANSMISSION MOUNT REPLACEMENT

2008 Honda Civic GX

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

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

Fig. 71: Identifying Upper Torque Rod Mounting Bolt
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2. Remove the air cleaner assembly (see THROTTLE BODY CLEANING ).
3. Remove the engine control module (ECM)/ powertrain control module (PCM)

cover, then remove the three bolts securing the ECM/PCM.

4. Remove the ECM/PCM bracket.
5. Remove the under-hood fuse/relay box from the bracket.
6. Support the transmission with a jack and a wood block under the transmission.
7. Remove the transmission mount stiffener (A), then remove the transmission

mount (B).

2008 Honda Civic GX

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

Fig. 72: Identifying Transmission Mount Stiffener And Transmission
Mount (With Torque Specifications)
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8. Install the transmission mount with the new mounting bolts (C), then install the

transmission mount stiffener.

9. Loosely tighten the new bolt and nuts (D).

10. Raise the vehicle on the lift to full height.

2008 Honda Civic GX

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

11. Loosen the lower torque rod mounting bolt (A).

Fig. 73: Identifying Lower Torque Rod Mounting Bolt
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12. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
13. Tighten the transmission mounting bolt and nuts.

2008 Honda Civic GX

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