Honda Civic. Manual — part 257

w/Torque Specification
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45. Secure the harness cover (D) with the mounting bolts, and install the harness

clamp (E) on its bracket (F).

46. Loosen the upper torque rod bolt (A).

Fig. 284: Identifying Upper Torque Rod Bolt w/Specification
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47. Loosen the transmission mounting bolt (A) and the nuts (B).

Fig. 285: Identifying Transmission Mounting Bolt, Nuts & Torque
Specification

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2006-08 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Civic (Except Hybrid)

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48. Loosen the lower torque rod bolt (A).

Fig. 286: Identifying Lower Torque Rod Bolt w/Specification
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49. Tighten the lower torque rod bolt.
50. Tighten the transmission mounting bolt and the nuts.
51. Tighten the upper torque rod bolt.
52. Refill the transmission with ATF (see step 5 ).
53. Install the battery base and the resonator.
54. Install the intake air duct and the air cleaner assembly (see AIR CLEANER

ELEMENT INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT ).

55. Install the grille cover (see FRONT GRILLE COVER REPLACEMENT ).
56. Install the under-cowl panel and the cowl cover (see COWL COVER

REPLACEMENT ).

57. Install the battery tray and the battery, then secure the battery with its hold-

down bracket.

58. Install the wheels.
59. Reconnect the positive cable to the battery, then connect the negative cable.
60. Set the parking brake. Start the engine, and shift the transmission through all

positions three times.

61. Check the shift lever operation, the A/T gear position indicator operation, and

2008 Honda Civic LX

2006-08 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Civic (Except Hybrid)

the shift cable adjustment.

62. Check and adjust the front wheel alignment (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).
63. Install the splash shield.
64. Start the engine in P or N, and warm it up to normal operating temperature (the

radiator fan comes on). Turn off the engine, and check the ATF level (see ATF
LEVEL CHECK ).

65. Enter the anti-theft code for the audio system or the navigation system (if

equipped), then enter the audio presets. Set the clock (on vehicles without
navigation).

66. Do the road test (see ROAD TEST ).

DRIVE PLATE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

1. Remove the transmission assembly (see TRANSMISSION REMOVAL ).
2. Remove the drive plate (A) and the washer (B) from the engine.

Fig. 287: Identifying Drive Plate, Washer & Torque Specification
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3. Install the drive plate and the washer on the engine crankshaft, and tighten the

eight bolts in a crisscross pattern in two or more steps.

4. Install the transmission assembly (see TRANSMISSION INSTALLATION ).

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2006-08 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Civic (Except Hybrid)

ATF WARMER HOSE REPLACEMENT

1. Slide the ATF warmer hoses (A) on the ATF filter (B) until the hose ends

contact the filter housing, and secure the hoses with the clips (C) at 6-8 mm
(0.24-0.31 in.) (D) from the filter housing.

Fig. 288: Identifying ATF Warmer Hoses And ATF Filter
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2. Slide the ATF warmer hoses (E) over the ATF lines (F) until the hoses stop,

and secure the hoses with the clip (G) at 6-8 mm (0.24-0.31 in.) (H) from the
hose end.

3. Slide the ATF warmer hoses (I) over the ATF warmer lines (J) until the hose

ends contact the bulge (K), and secure the hoses with the clip (L) at 6-8 mm
(0.24-0.31 in.) (M) from the hose end.

ATF WARMER REPLACEMENT

2008 Honda Civic LX

2006-08 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Civic (Except Hybrid)