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ENGINE
Cylinder Head Assembly - Service Information - HR V

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

CYLINDER HEAD COVER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Removal

1. Harness Cover - Remove

2. Positive Cable and Connector (Alternator) - Disconnect

NOTE: Remove the positive cable clamp at the same time.

3. Cylinder Head Cover Harness Holder - Move

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1. Disconnect the connectors (A)

2. Move the harness holders (B).

4. Breather Hose - Disconnect

1. Remove the dipstick

2. Disconnect the breather hose (A).

5. Cylinder Head Cover - Remove

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Installation

1. Cylinder Head Cover - Install

1. Thoroughly clean the head cover gasket and the groove of the cylinder
head cover.

NOTE: Check and, if necessary, replace the head cover gasket.

2. Install the head cover gasket in the groove of the cylinder head cover.
Make sure the head cover gasket is seated securely.

3. Apply liquid gasket to the oil pump and the cylinder head
mating areas.

4. Loosely install the cylinder head cover.

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Fig. 1: Cylinder Head Cover Tightening Sequence With Torque Specifications

Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

5. Tighten the bolts in three steps; tighten the bolts until the bolts sit on the cylinder head cover,
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tighten the bolts until the gasket is compressed, tighten the bolts to specified torque.

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2. Breather Hose - Connect

1. Install the dipstick

2. Connect the breather hose (A).

3. Cylinder Head Cover Harness Holder - Install

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Fig. 2: Cylinder Head Cover Harness Holder With Torque Specifications

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Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

1. Install the harness holders (A)

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2. Connect the connectors (B).

4. Positive Cable and Connector (Alternator) - Connect

NOTE: Install the positive cable clamp at the same time.

5. Harness Cover - Install

CYLINDER HEAD LIQUID GASKET APPLYING PROCEDURE

Procedure

1. Liquid Gasket - Apply

NOTE:

Remove all of the old liquid gasket of the mating surfaces of each part and clean.
Apply liquid gasket (P/N 08717-0004, 08718-0003, or 08718-0009). Install the component within 5
minutes of applying the liquid gasket.
If too much time has passed after applying the liquid gasket, remove the old liquid gasket and
residue, then reapply new liquid gasket.
Wait at least 30 minutes before filling the engine with oil.
Do not run the engine for at least 3 hours after installing the parts.

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CYLINDER HEAD REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Removal

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.
Connect the HDS to the DLC , and monitor ECT SENSOR 1. To avoid damaging the cylinder head,
wait until the engine coolant temperature drops below 100 °F (38 °C) before loosening the cylinder
head bolts.

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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.

1. Fuel Pressure - Relieve

NOTE: After relieving the fuel pressure, do not connect the quick-connect fitting.

2. Engine Coolant - Drain

3. Intake Manifold - Remove
4. Fuel Injector and Rail Assembly - Remove
5. Rocker Arm Oil Control Valve - Remove
6. Ignition Coil and Spark Plug - Remove
7. Connector (CMP Sensor) - Disconnect
8. Connector (ECT Sensor 1) - Disconnect - Refer to: ECT Sensor 1 Removal and Installation, or ECT
Sensor 2 Removal and Installation
9. Connector (EGR Valve) - Disconnect

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10. Positive Cable and Connector (Alternator) - Disconnect

NOTE: Remove the positive cable clamp at the same time.

11. Cylinder Head Cover Harness Holder - Move

12. Breather Hose - Disconnect

1. Disconnect the breather hose (A).

13. Harness Holder - Move

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1. Remove the harness clamp (A)

2. Remove the bracket (B)

3. Move the harness holder (C)

4. Remove the bracket (D).

14. Harness Clamp and PCV Hose Clamp - Remove

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1. Remove the harness clamp (A) and the PCV hose clamp
(B).

15. Water Outlet - Remove

16. Heater Outlet - Remove
17. Thermostat Housing - Remove
18. Exhaust Pipe A - Remove
19. Warm Up TWC - Remove (USA and Canada models) - Refer to: Warm Up TWC Removal and
Installation (KA/KC), or Under-Floor TWC Removal and Installation (KA/KC)
20. Catalytic Converter - Remove (Mexico models) - Refer to: Warm Up TWC Removal and Installation
(KA/KC), or Under-Floor TWC Removal and Installation (KA/KC)
21. Cylinder Head Cover - Remove
22. Cam Chain - Remove
23. Cylinder Head - Remove

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Fig. 3: Cylinder Head Bolts Loostening Sequence

Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

1. Remove the cylinder head bolts. To prevent warpage, loosen the bolts in sequence, 1/3 turn at a
 time; repeat the sequence until all bolts are loosened
2. Remove the cylinder head.

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24. Heat Insulator - Remove

1. Remove the heat insulator as needed.

Installation

1. Heat Insulator - Install

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Fig. 4: Heat Insulator With Torque Specifications

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 1. If the heat insulator is removed, install the heat insulator.

2. No. 1 Piston at Top Dead Center - Set

1. Set the crankshaft to top dead center (TDC). Align the TDC mark (A) on the
crankshaft sprocket with the pointer (B) on the engine block.

2. Set the camshaft to TDC. The "UP" mark (A) on the camshaft sprocket should be
at the top, and the TDC grooves (B) on the camshaft sprocket should aline up with
the top edge of the cylinder head.

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3. Cylinder Head - Install

1. Clean the cylinder head and the engine block surfaces

2. Install a new coolant separator (A) in the engine block whenever

the engine block is replaced

3. Install the dowel pins (B) and a new cylinder head gasket (C)

4. Install the cylinder head on the engine block.

5. Measure the diameter of each cylinder head bolt at point A and

point B

6. If either diameter is less than 10.6 mm (0.417 in), replace the

cylinder head bolt

7. Apply new engine oil to the threads and flange of all cylinder
head bolts.

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Fig. 5: Cylinder Head Bolts Tightening Sequence

Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

8. Torque the cylinder head bolts in sequence to 40 N.m (4.1 kgf.m, 30 lbf.ft), using a beam-type
torque wrench. When using a preset click-type torque wrench, be sure to tighten slowly and do not
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overtighten. If a bolt makes any noise while you are torquing it, loosen the bolt and retighten it from
the first step.

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9. After torquing, tighten all cylinder head bolts in two steps (90 ° per step using
the sequence shown in step 8). If you are using a new cylinder head bolt, tighten the
bolt an extra 60 °.

NOTE: Remove the cylinder head bolt if you tightened it beyond the specified
angle, and go back to step 5 of the procedure. Do not loosen it back to the specified
angle.

4. Cam Chain - Install

5. Valve Clearance - Adjust
6. Cylinder Head Cover - Install

NOTE: Do not Install the cylinder head harness holder in this step.

7. Warm Up TWC - Install (USA and Canada models) - Refer to: Warm Up TWC Removal and
Installation (KA/KC), or Under-Floor TWC Removal and Installation (KA/KC)
8. Catalytic Converter - Install (Mexico models) - Refer to: Warm Up TWC Removal and Installation
(KA/KC), or Under-Floor TWC Removal and Installation (KA/KC)
9. Exhaust Pipe A - Install
10. Thermostat Housing - Install
11. Heater Outlet - Install
12. Water Outlet - Install
13. Harness Clamp and PCV Hose Clamp - Install

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1. Install the harness clamps (A) and the PCV hose clamp
(B).

14. Harness Holder - Install

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Fig. 6: Harness Holder With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

1. Install the bracket (A) and the harness holder (B)

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2. Install the bracket (C) and the harness clamp (D).

15. Breather Hose - Connect

1. Connect the breather hose (A).

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16. Cylinder Head Cover Harness Holder - Install

17. Positive Cable and Connector (Alternator) - Connect

NOTE: Install the positive cable clamp at the same time.

18. Connector (EGR Valve) - Connect

19. Connector (ECT Sensor 1) - Connect - Refer to: ECT Sensor 1 Removal and Installation, or ECT
Sensor 2 Removal and Installation
20. Connector (CMP Sensor) - Connect
21. Spark Plug and Ignition Coil - Install
22. Rocker Arm Oil Control Valve - Install
23. Fuel Injector and Rail Assembly - Install
24. Intake Manifold - Install
25. Fuel Feed Hose (Fuel Rail Side) - Connect
26. Drive Belt Auto-Tensioner - Install
27. Fuel Leak - Inspect

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1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode, but do not operate the starter. After the fuel pump runs for about
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2 seconds, the fuel rail will be pressurized. Repeat this two or three times, then check for fuel leakage.

28. Engine Coolant - Refill/Air Bleed

29. Ignition Timing - Inspect
30. CKP Pattern - Clear/Learn

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