Honda Civic. Manual — part 536

44. Install the fuel feed hose (A). Use new O-ring (B).

Fig. 56: Identifying Fuel Feed Hose And O-Ring (With Torque
Specifications)

45. Install the under-cowl panel and cowl cover, refer to COWL COVER

REPLACEMENT .

46. Install the air cleaner housing mounting bracket (A) on the cylinder head.

Fig. 57: Identifying Air Cleaner Housing Mounting Bracket And Bolt
(With Torque Specifications)

47. Install the air cleaner housing, refer to AIR CLEANER

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .

48. Install the front wheels.

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49. Install the battery. Clean the battery posts and cable terminals, then assemble

them, and apply grease to prevent corrosion.

50. Move the shift lever to each gear, and verify that the A/T gear position

indicator follows the transmission range switch.

51. Do the leak Inspection (see LEAK INSPECTION ).
52. Refill the engine with engine oil, refer to step 4 on ENGINE OIL

REPLACEMENT .

53. Refill the transmission with fluid, refer to step 5 on ATF REPLACEMENT .
54. Refill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed air from the cooling system

with the heater valve open, refer to step 8 on COOLANT REPLACEMENT .

55. Do the PCM reset procedure (see PCM RESET ).
56. Do the crankshaft position (CKP) pattern clear/CKP pattern learn procedure

(see CRANK (CKP) PATTERN CLEAR/CRANK (CKP) PATTERN
LEARN ).

57. Inspect the idle speed, refer to IDLE SPEED INSPECTION .
58. Inspect the ignition timing, refer to IGNITION TIMING INSPECTION .
59. Check the wheel alignment, refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT .
60. Enter the anti-theft codes for the audio system and navigation system (if

equipped), then enter the audio presets.

61. Do the power window control unit reset procedure, refer to RESETTING

THE POWER WINDOW CONTROL UNIT .

62. Set the clock.

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2006-08 ENGINE

Engine Assembly - Civic (Except Hybrid)

ENGINE ASSEMBLY (R18A1)

SPECIAL TOOLS

Fig. 1: Identifying Special Tools
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

ENGINE REMOVAL

Special Tools Required

Universal eyelet 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, 1-888-424-6857

NOTE:

Go to ENGINE ASSEMBLY (GX) (SUPPLEMENT) article for
additional information for the GX model.

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2008 Honda Civic GX

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

1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the audio system and the navigation

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

2. Secure the hood in the wide open position (support rod in the lower hole).

Fig. 2: Identifying Support Rod In Lower Hole
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

3. Relieve the fuel pressure (see FUEL PRESSURE RELIEVING ).
4. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then disconnect the positive

cable.

5. Remove the battery.
6. Remove the air cleaner assembly (see THROTTLE BODY CLEANING ).
7. Remove the cowl cover and under-cowl panel (see FRONT GRILLE

COVER REPLACEMENT ).

8. Remove the injector cover.

NOTE:

Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.

To avoid damaging the wiring and terminals, 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 or hoses,
or interfere with other parts.

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