Installation [12/2013 - 11/2016]: Procedure

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INSTALL ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
INSTALL KNOCK CONTROL SENSOR WIRE
1. Engage the 3 clamps.
INSTALL KNOCK CONTROL SENSOR
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
INSTALL ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
INSTALL NO. 1 VACUUM SWITCHING VALVE
1. Install the No. 1 vacuum switching valve with the bolt.
  Torque: 10 N*m (102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf)
INSTALL NO. 2 IDLER PULLEY SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Install the idler pulley cover plate, No. 2 idler pulley sub-assembly and No. 2 idler pulley cover plate with the bolt.
  Torque: 54 N*m (551 kgf*cm, 40 ft.*lbf)
INSTALL WATER PUMP PULLEY
1. Temporarily install the water pump pulley with the 4 bolts.
2. Using SST, hold the water pump pulley.
  - SST: 09960-10010
    1. 09962-01000
    2. 09963-00700
3. Tighten the 4 bolts.
  Torque: 21 N*m (214 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf)
INSTALL NO. 2 TIMING GEAR COVER
1. Install the No. 2 timing gear cover with the 2 bolts.
  Torque: 6.0 N*m (61 kgf*cm, 53 in.*lbf)

INSTALL V-RIBBED BELT TENSIONER ASSEMBLY

Temporarily install the V-ribbed belt tensioner assembly with the 5 bolts.

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HINT:

Each bolt length is as follows:

Item	Length
Bolt (A)	70 mm (2.76 in.)
Bolt (B)	33 mm (1.30 in.)

Install the V-ribbed belt tensioner assembly by tightening the bolt (1) and then the bolt (2).
Torque: 43 N*m (438 kgf*cm, 32 ft.*lbf)
Tighten the other bolts.
Torque: 43 N*m (438 kgf*cm, 32 ft.*lbf)

INSTALL REAR ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET
1. Install the rear engine mounting bracket with the 3 bolts.
  Torque: 64 N*m (653 kgf*cm, 47 ft.*lbf)
INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET RH
1. Install the engine mounting bracket RH with the 3 bolts.
  Torque: 54 N*m (551 kgf*cm, 40 ft.*lbf)
INSTALL EXHAUST MANIFOLD TO HEAD GASKET LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
INSTALL EXHAUST MANIFOLD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (TWC: Front Catalyst)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
INSTALL NO. 2 EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT INSULATOR
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
INSTALL NO. 2 MANIFOLD STAY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK GUIDE
1. Install a new O-ring to the No. 2 engine oil level dipstick guide.
2. Apply a light coat of engine oil to the O-ring.
3. Push the No. 2 engine oil level dipstick guide end into the engine oil level dipstick guide.
4. Install the No. 2 engine oil level dipstick guide with the bolt.
  Torque: 21 N*m (214 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf)
5. Install the engine oil level dipstick.
INSTALL EXHAUST MANIFOLD TO HEAD GASKET
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10
INSTALL EXHAUST MANIFOLD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (TWC: Front Catalyst)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11
INSTALL IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

INSTALL NO. 1 SURGE TANK STAY

NOTE:

Do not apply oil to the bolt listed below:

Oil Application Prohibited Bolt
Bolt for No. 1 Surge Tank Stay and Cylinder Head Cover

Install the No. 1 surge tank stay with the bolt.
Torque: 21 N*m (214 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf)

INSTALL THROTTLE BODY BRACKET

NOTE:

Do not apply oil to the bolt listed below:

Oil Application Prohibited Bolt
Bolt for Throttle Body Bracket and Cylinder Head Cover

Install the throttle body bracket with the bolt.
Torque: 21 N*m (214 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf)

INSTALL INTAKE MANIFOLD
Refer to INSTALLATION [12/2013 - 11/2016]
INSTALL GENERATOR ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1