Honda Accord: Cf Under Head Removal - Cylinder Head -All Models Except PZEV - Engine Mechanical - Honda Accord MK8 2008-2012 Service ManualHonda Accord: Cf Under Head Removal

NOTE: - Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.

- To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the connector portion.

- Connect the Honda Diagnostic System (HDS) to the data link connector (DLC), and monitor the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor 1. To avoid damaging the cylinder head, wait until the ECT sensor 1 temperature drops below 100 Р’В°F (38 Р’В°C) before loosening the cylinder head bolts.

- Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection.

Also, be sure that they do not contact other wiring or hoses, or interfere with any other parts.

1. Remove the strut brace (if equipped) (see page 20-306).

2. Relieve the fuel pressure (see page 11-306).

3. Drain the engine coolant (see page 10-6).

4. Remove the drive belt (see page 4-30).

5. Remove the intake manifold (see page 9-4).

6. Remove the catalytic converter (see page 11-339).

7. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister hose (A).

8. Remove the quick-connect fitting cover (A), then


8. Remove the quick-connect fitting cover (A), then disconnect the fuel feed hose (B) (see page 11-314).

9. Disconnect the four fuel injector connectors (A), the


9. Disconnect the four fuel injector connectors (A), the engine mount control solenoid valve connector (B), and remove the ground cables (C).

10. Remove the four bolts securing the EVAP canister


10. Remove the four bolts securing the EVAP canister purge valve bracket.

11. Disconnect the upper radiator hose (A), the heater


11. Disconnect the upper radiator hose (A), the heater hoses (B), and the water bypass hose (C).

12. Remove the two bolts (A) securing the connecting


12. Remove the two bolts (A) securing the connecting pipe.

13. Disconnect the water bypass hose (B).


13. Disconnect the water bypass hose (B).

14. Disconnect the following engine wire harness connectors, and remove the wire harness clamps from the cylinder head:

 - Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor 1 connector

 - Camshaft position (CMP) sensor A (Intake) connector

 - Camshaft position (CMP) sensor B (Exhaust) connector

 - Two rocker arm oil control solenoid connectors

 - Two rocker arm oil pressure switch connectors

 - EVAP canister purge valve connector

 - Variable valve timing control (VTC) oil control solenoid valve connector

 - Engine oil pressure switch connector

15. Remove the cam chain (see page 6-62).

16. Remove the rocker arm assembly (see page 6-81).

17. 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.

18. Remove the cylinder head.


18. Remove the cylinder head.

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