Engine Installation

Special Tools Required 

• Engine Hanger Adapter Set VSB02C000031 *
• Engine Hanger Balance Bar VSB02C000019*
• Engine Support Hanger, A and Reds AAR-T1256*
• Front Subframe Adapter EQS02BMDXSB0*

*: Available through the Acura Tool and Equipment program, 888-424-6857.

1. Install the engine mount bracket and accessory brackets, and tighten their bolts to the specified torque.
   Fig 1: Engine Mount Brackets With Torque Specifications

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2. Position the engine/transmission under the vehicle. Be sure that they are properly aligned. Carefully lower the vehicle until the engine/transmission are properly positioned in the engine compartment. Make sure the vehicle is not resting on any part of the engine/transmission. Support the engine/transmission with a chain hoist (A), and carefully raise the engine/transmission into place.
   NOTE: Reinstall the mounting bolts/support nuts in the sequence given in the following steps. Failure to follow this sequence may cause excessive noise and vibration, and reduce engine mount life.
   Fig 2: Supporting Engine/Transmission With Chain Hoist

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3. Remove the service caps (A) for the front damper flange nuts from the cowl cover (B). Position the engine hanger adapter set (VSB02C000031) with the FRONT mark facing forward over the damper flange nuts.
   Fig 3: Locating Service Caps And Cowl Cover

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4. Install the engine hanger balance bar (VSB02C000019). Attach the front arm (A) to the front cylinder head with a several spacer (B) and a 10x1.25 mm bolt (C), attach the rear arm (D) to the rear cylinder head with an 8 x 1.25 mm bolt (E).
   Fig 4: Attaching Front Arm To Front Cylinder Head

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5. Install the engine support hanger (AAR-T1256) onto the vehicle as shown, and attach the hook to the slotted hole in the engine hanger balance bar. Tighten the wing nut (F) by hand, and lift and support the engine/transmission.
   NOTE:

   • Be careful when working around the windshield.
   • Be careful not to damage the hood opener cable when installing the engine support hanger at the front bulkhead.
   • AAR-T1256 two sets required for stacking two cross section bars.
6. Install the new side engine mount bracket mounting bolts (A) into the upper half of the side engine mount bracket. Tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
   Fig 5: Locating Side Engine Mount Bracket Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications

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7. Remove the chain hoist, then raise the vehicle on the lift.
8. Using the subframe adapter (EQS02BMDXSB0) and a transmission jack, raise the front subframe up to the body.
   Fig 6: Locating Front Subframe Mounting Bolts

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9. Loosely install the new front subframe mounting bolts (four) (A), the 12 x 1.25 mm bolts (four) (B), new bolts (two) (C), and the stiffeners (D).
10. Align the front subframe with the subframe alignment pin (see FRONT SUBFRAME ALIGNMENT ).
11. Remove the transmission jack and the front subframe adapter.
12. Tighten the lower transmission mount mounting bolts (A) and the ground cable (B).
    Fig 7: Locating Lower Transmission Mount Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications

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13. Tighten the rear engine mount base mounting bolts (A).
    Fig 8: Locating Rear Engine Mount Base Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications

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14. Tighten the new front engine mount bolts (A), then connect the front engine mount control solenoid valve hose (B).
    Fig 9: Front Engine Mount Control Solenoid Valve Hose With Torque Specifications

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15. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
16. Loosen the mounting bolts (A) for the upper half of the side engine mount bracket, then retighten them to the specified torque.
    Fig 10: Locating Upper Half Of Side Engine Mount Bracket Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications

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17. Remove the engine support hanger and the engine hanger balance bar, and the engine hanger adapter set, then install the service caps to the cowl cover.
18. Install the A/C compressor (A), then connect the A/C compressor clutch connector (B).
    Fig 11: Locating A/C Compressor With Torque Specifications

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19. Install the radiator (see RADIATOR AND FAN REPLACEMENT ).
20. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
21. Connect the power steering hose (A).
    Fig 12: Locating Power Steering Hose

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22. Connect the power steering pressure switch connector.
    Fig 13: Identifying Power Steering Pressure Switch Connector

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23. Install the transfer assembly (see TRANSFER ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION ).
24. Install the propeller shaft (see PROPELLER SHAFT INSTALLATION ).
25. Wipe the driveshaft clean. Install a new set ring on the end of each driveshaft, then install the driveshafts (see INTERMEDIATE SHAFT REMOVAL ). Make sure each ring "clicks" into place in the differential and intermediate shaft.
26. Connect the suspension lower arms to the knuckles (see step 9 under LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
27. Connect the tie-rod end ball joints to the knuckles (see step 29 under STEERING GEARBOX INSTALLATION ).
28. Connect the stabilizer links to the dampers (see BUSHING REPLACEMENT ).
29. Install exhaust pipe A using new gaskets (B) and new self-locking nuts (C).
    Fig 14: Locating Exhaust Pipe Assembly With Torque Specifications

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30. With active damper system/With headlight leveling system left side: Connect the front suspension stroke sensor connectors (A), then install the harness clamps (B).
    Fig 15: Locating Front Suspension Stroke Sensor Connectors And Harness Clamps

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31. Install the front subframe stiffener using new bolts.
    Fig 16: Locating Front Subframe Stiffener With Torque Specifications

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32. Install the splash shield (see SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT ) and the front undercover (see FRONT UNDERCOVER REPLACEMENT ).
33. Install the front wheels.
34. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
35. Connect the upper radiator hose (A) and the lower radiator hose (B).
    Fig 17: Locating Upper And Lower Radiator Hose

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36. Connect the heater hoses (A).
    Fig 18: Locating Heater Hoses

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37. Install the ATF cooler hoses (A) to the transmission, and secure the hoses with the clamps.
    NOTE: Check the installation location of the clamps (see ATF COOLER HOSE REPLACEMENT ).
    Fig 19: Locating ATF Cooler Hoses

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38. Install the connector bracket (A) to the front cylinder head.
    Fig 20: Locating Connector Bracket With Torque Specifications

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39. Install the engine mount control solenoid valve bracket (A) to the rear cylinder head.
    Fig 21: Locating Engine Mount Control Solenoid Valve Bracket With Torque Specifications

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40. Connect the power steering pump outlet hose (A) with a new O-ring (B), and connect the power steering pump inlet hose (C).
    Fig 22: Locating Power Steering Pump Outlet And Inlet Hose With Torque Specifications

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41. Install the power steering hose clamp (D) to the rear cylinder head cover.
42. Install the drive belt (see DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT ).
43. Connect the PCM connectors (see PCM REPLACEMENT ).
44. Install the PCM cover (see PCM REPLACEMENT ).
45. Install the coolant reservoir to the bracket.
46. Remove the steering wheel holder tool, then connect the steering joint onto the steering gearbox pinion shaft (see step 37 under STEERING GEARBOX INSTALLATION ).
47. Install the steering joint cover (see step 41 under STEERING GEARBOX INSTALLATION ).
48. Connect the brake booster vacuum hose (A), the EVAP canister hose (B).
    Fig 23: Locating Brake Booster Vacuum Hose, EVAP Canister Hose And EVAP Canister Purge Valve Connector

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49. Connect the EVAP canister purge valve connector (C).
50. Connect the fuel feed hose (A), then install the quick-connect fitting cover (B) (see FUEL LINE/QUICK-CONNECT FITTING INSTALLATION ).
    Fig 24: Locating Fuel Feed Hose And Quick-Connect Fitting Cover

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51. Install the shift cable (see SHIFT CABLE REPLACEMENT ).
52. Install the battery base (A), then install the harness clamps (B).
    Fig 25: Locating Battery Base And Harness Clamps With Torque Specifications

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53. Install the harness clamp (A), then install the main under-hood fuse box (B).
    Fig 26: Locating Harness Clamp And Main Under-Hood Fuse Box

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54. Connect the positive alternator cable (A) to the main under-hood fuse box.
    Fig 27: Locating Positive Alternator Cable

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55. Install the air cleaner (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
56. Install the intake air duct (A), then install the breather pipe (B).
    Fig 28: Locating Intake Air Duct And Breather Pipe

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57. Install the engine cover.
    Fig 29: Identifying Engine Cover

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58. Install the bulkhead cover (see FRONT BULKHEAD COVER REPLACEMENT ).
59. Install the service caps on the cowl cover.
60. Do the battery installation procedure (see RECONNECTION ).
61. Refill the engine with engine oil (see step 4 ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT ).
62. Refill the transmission with ATF (see ATF REPLACEMENT ).
63. Install the return hose to the power steering fluid reservoir. Refill the power steering system fluid (see FLUID CHECK/REPLACEMENT ).
64. Move the shift lever to each gear, and verify that the A/T gear position indicator follows the transmission range switch.
65. Inspect for fuel leaks. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) (do not operate the starter) so the fuel pump runs for about 2 seconds and pressurizes the fuel line. Repeat this operation three times, then check for fuel leaks at any point in the fuel line.
66. Refill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed air from the cooling system with the heater valve open (see step 9 under RADIATOR FAN HIGH SPEED CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ).
67. Check for fluid leaks.
68. Do the PCM reset procedure (see HDS CLEAR COMMAND ).
69. Do the PCM idle learn procedure (see PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE ).
70. Do the CKP pattern clear/CKP pattern learn procedure (see HDS CLEAR COMMAND ).
71. Inspect the idle speed (see IDLE SPEED INSPECTION ).
72. Inspect the ignition timing (see IGNITION TIMING INSPECTION ).
73. Check the wheel alignment (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).
74. With headlight leveling system: Do the headlight initial position learning procedure (see HEADLIGHT INITIAL POSITION LEARNING PROCEDURE ).
75. With ACC system: Aim the millimeter wave radar (see MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR AIMING ).