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Injector Base Removal and Installation: Installation

  1. Install the front injector base (A) and the rear injector base (B) with new gaskets (C), and tighten the injector base mounting bolts/nuts (D) in a crisscross pattern in three steps, beginning with the inner nuts.
    NOTE: The front injector base gasket is different from the rear one. Do not mix injector base gasket types.
    Fig 1: Front Injector Base And Rear Injector Base With Gaskets With Torque Specifications
    G05964269Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Connect the knock sensor connector (A), then install the harness holder mounting bolt (B).
    Fig 2: Lnock Sensor Connector And Mounting Bolt With Torque Specifications
    G05964270Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Install the injectors (see INJECTOR REPLACEMENT ).
  4. Install the intake manifold (see INSTALLATION ).
  5. Install the power steering pump (A) and the power steering hose bracket (B).
    Fig 3: Identifying Power Steering Pump & Hose Brackets
    G00509370Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Install the drive belt (see DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT ).
  7. 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 leakage at any point in the fuel line.