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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHONDA2002CIVIC SIREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 8 (OVERHAUL - 1.7L ENGINE)ENGINE INSTALLATION

2002 Honda Civic Si

Engine Installation

2002 Honda Civic SiSECTION Engine Installation

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Install the accessory brackets and tighten their bolts and nuts to the specified torques.

Fig 1: Installing Accessory Brackets With Torque Specifications
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Position the engine/transmission assembly under the vehicle. Attach the chain hoist to the engine, then lift the engine into position in the vehicle.
NOTE: Reinstall the mounting bolts/support nuts in the sequence given. Failure to follow this sequence may cause excessive noise and vibration, and reduce bushing life.
Install the subframe (A). Align the reference lines (B) on the subframe with the bolt head center, then tighten the bolts.

Fig 2: Installing Subframe With Torque Specifications
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Tighten the rear mount mounting bolts.

Fig 3: Tightening Rear Mount Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications
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Lower the vehicle on the hoist.
Tighten the side engine mount bracket mounting nuts.

Fig 4: Tightening Side Engine Mount Bracket Mounting Nuts With Torque Specifications
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Tighten the transmission mount bracket mounting bolt/nuts.

Fig 5: Tightening Transmission Mount Bracket Mounting Bolt/Nuts (M/T) With Torque Specifications
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.