Honda Civic. Manual — part 535

28. Connect the lower arms to the knuckles, refer to step 9 on LOWER ARM

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .

29. Connect the stabilizer links, refer to STABILIZER LINK

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .

30. Install exhaust pipe A. Use new gaskets (B) and new self-locking nuts (C).

Fig. 48: Identifying Exhaust Pipe Self-Locking Nuts (With Torque
Specifications)

31. Install the splash shield.

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Fig. 49: Identifying Splash Shield Clips

32. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
33. Install the heater hoses.

Fig. 50: Identifying Heater Hoses

34. Install the A/C compressor (A).

Fig. 51: Identifying A/C Compressor And Bolts (With Torque
Specifications)

35. Connect the A/C compressor clutch connector (B), then install the harness

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clamp (C).

36. Install the drive belt, refer to DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
37. Remove the bulkhead, then install the radiator, refer to RADIATOR AND

FAN REPLACEMENT .

38. Connect the powertrain control module (PCM) connectors (A) and engine wire

harness connectors (B).

Fig. 52: Identifying Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Connectors

39. Install the harness clamps (C).
40. Install the PCM (A), then install the PCM cover (B).

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Fig. 53: Identifying PCM Cover (With Torque Specifications)

41. Install the battery cables (A) to the under-hood fuse/relay box.

Fig. 54: Identifying Battery Cables

42. Install the harness clamps (B).
43. Install the vacuum hose (A), the brake booster vacuum hose (B), and the power

steering (P/S) hose clamp (C).

Fig. 55: Identifying Vacuum Hose And Brake Booster Vacuum Hose (With
Torque Specifications)

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2006-08 ENGINE Engine Assembly - Civic GX