2008 Honda Accords.
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1. Sais y S Ke O Mia IGNITION COIL CONNECTORS 45 Reinstall the intake manifold cover if equipped 46 Reinstall the frame strut brace if equipped Torque the bolts to 22 N m 16 Ib ft NOTE To allow time for the liquid gasket to cure wait 3 hours before starting the engine 5 of 52. Place the camshaft on a padded workbench with the VTC actuator off the edge Hold the camshaft steady with an open end wrench then have an assistant torque the VTC actuator mounting bolt to 113 N m 83 Ib ft with the actuator in the unlocked position NOTE American Honda is in the process of developing a special tool to hold the camshaft when torquing the VTC actuator CAMSHAFT VTC ACTUATOR Ensure that it is in the unlocked position Torque to 113 N m 83 lb ft Torquing the new actuator in the locked position will damage the internal pin If it locks before it is torqued then it must be unlocked prior to installing VTC ACTUATOR UNLOCKED LOCKED 27 Rotate the VTC actuator until it is in the locked position 28 Slide the camshaft in at an angle so the chain can Slip over the VTC actuator teeth 3 of 5 30 Apply engine oil to the journals and caps on both camshafts and reinstall them 31 Torque the camshaft holders starting in the middle and working your way outward in the numbered sequence Torque 8 x 1 25 mm 22 N m 16 lb ft 6 x 1 0 mm 12 N m 8 7 lb ft 6 x 1 0 mm Bolts 21 29 23 18 1 0 O O oO nO A ONTON TT si jii W o A WO XO LJ OL o OROROORO 32 Remove the lock pin from the auto tensioner 33 Rotate the crankshaft in the direction of engine rotatation clockwise two full turns then stop at the white TDC mark see step 1
3. in the 2008 2012 Accord Service Manual or view them online e Cylinder Head Cover Removal e Cylinder Head Cover Installation e Valve Clearance Adjustment 1 Remove the frame strut brace if equipped Remove the intake manifold cover if equipped Remove the ignition coil cover and the ignition coils IGNITION COIL COVER Joo p aaa A IGNITION COIL CONNECTORS 2o0f 5 Remove the engine oil dipstick and the power steering hose bracket then disconnect the breather hose and the brake booster vacuum hose from the cylinder head cover POWER STEERING HOSE BRACKET BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM HOSE DIPSTICK BOLTS BREATHER HOSE Remove the two bolts holding the EVAP canister purge valve bracket to the cylinder head Remove the cylinder head cover Raise the vehicle on a lift Turn the front wheels or remove the right front wheel Remove the splash shield to access the crankshaft pulley Remove the camshaft auto tensioner chain case cover Rotate the crankshaft clockwise to top dead center TDC No 1 cylinder Rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise to compress the auto tensioner then align the hole in the lock and auto tensioner and insert a 1 2 mm 0 05 in diameter stopper lock pin LOCK STOPPER LOCK PIN 1 2mm 0 05 in AUTO TENSIONER 09 010 13 14 16 17 18
4. 19 20 2 o_o 22 23 Rotate the crankshaft clockwise to TDC No 1 cylinder Lower the vehicle 15 Mark the cam chain at the punch marks on the exhaust camshaft sprocket and the VTC actuator Secure the chain to the sprocket with a wire tie PUNCH MARKS Oo WIRE TIE Se Co a EXHAUST VARIABLE VALVE CAMSHAFT TIMING CONTROL SPROCKET VTC ACTUATOR Hold the camshaft steady with an open end wrench and loosen the VTC actuator mounting bolt NOTE Do not use an impact wrench to loosen or tighten this bolt it will damage the locking pin inside the actuator Loosen the camshaft holder bolts in sequence two turns at a time Remove the five camshaft holders Carefully tip up the end of the intake camshaft until there is enough slack to lift the chain off the VTC actuator teeth Remove the intake camshaft while keeping some tension on the chain Lay the camshaft on a clean workbench Secure the chain to the A C compressor hose or the P S hose with a wire tie to keep it from falling down into the front cover Remove the VTC actuator mounting bolt and separate the actuator from the camshaft Remove the wire ties while keeping light tension on the chain 09 010 24 20 26 Verify that the VTC actuator is unlocked then install a new VTC actuator onto the camshaft making sure it is in the unlocked position Lubricate and install the VTC actuator mounting bolt
5. 2 Make sure the camshafts line up as shown in step 15 4of5 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 Remove old sealant dry reseal and then reinstall the auto tensioner chain case cover NOTE Wait 30 minutes before adding oil if needed and wait 3 hours before starting the engine BOLTS 12 N m Q 8 7 lb ft CHAIN CASE OD CO COVER O Check and if needed adjust the valve clearance using a tappet adjuster Intake 0 21 0 25 mm 0 008 0 010 in Exhaust 0 25 0 29 mm 0 010 0 011 in Then using a tappet locknut wrench torque the locknuts Intake and Exhaust 14 N m 10 Ib ft Raise the vehicle Reinstall the splash shield Straighten the wheels or reinstall the right front wheel if removed Lower the vehicle 09 010 41 Reinstall the cylinder head cover tightening the bolts in three steps In the final step tighten all bolts in sequence to 12 Nm 8 7 Ib ft Torque 22 N m 16 lb ft 42 Reinstall the EVAP canister purge valve bracket 43 Reinstall the engine oil dipstick and the power steering hose bracket and reconnect the breather hose and the brake booster vacuum hose POWER STEERING HOSE BRACKET BRAKE BOOSTER ee SI HOSE ENS S CWS EAN SING 2S Wa WA lt BREATHER HOSE BOLTS 09 010 44 Reinstall the ignition coils and the ignition coil cover IGNITION COIL COVER SSS ee ee ee
6. HONDA Service Bulletin Applies To See VEHICLES AFFECTED Engine Rattles at Cold Start Up 09 010 October 21 2011 Supersedes 09 010 dated August 17 2010 to revise the information marked by the black bars REVISION SUMMARY Under REPAIR PROCEDURE steps 24 thru 27 were changed SYMPTOM At cold start up the engine rattles loudly for about 2 seconds PROBABLE CAUSE The variable valve timing control VTC actuator is defective VEHICLES AFFECTED 2008 Accord L4 2 4 Door ALL 2009 Accord L4 2 Door From VIN 1HGCS1 9A000001 thru 1HGCS1 9A004953 2009 Accord L4 4 Door From VIN 1HGCP2 9A000001 thru 1HGCP2 9A029528 From VIN JHMCP2 9C000001 thru JHMCP2 9C010096 CORRECTIVE ACTION Use the repair procedure in this service bulletin to replace the VTC actuator This procedure does not require the complete removal of the cam chain and associated parts as you would during a normal repair so the procedure is shorter PARTS INFORMATION VTC Actuator P N 143810 R44 A01 REQUIRED MATERIALS Hondabond HT Liquid Silicone Gasket One tube repairs about two vehicles P N 08718 0004 2011 American Honda Motor Co Inc All Rights Reserved TOOL INFORMATION Stopper lock pin P N 14511 PNA 003 Tappet Adjuster P N O7MAA PR70110 Tappet Locknut Wrench P N O7MAA PR70120 WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION The normal warranty applies Operation Number 110129 Flat Rate Time 2 0 hours Fail
7. ed Part P N 14310 R44 A01 Defect Code 03214 Symptom Code 04201 Template ID 09 010B DIAGNOSIS NOTE If you re reading this service bulletin on ISIS and your computer has sound click on the picture below to hear an example of the engine rattle Click to Play Click to Stop 1 Allow the engine oil to drain from the VTC system by not starting the engine for at least 6 hours ATB 41171 47163 1110 1 of 5 Skill Level CUSTOMER INFORMATION The information in this bulletin is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools equipment R and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle These procedures should not be attempted by do it yourselfers and you should not assume this bulletin applies to your vehicle or that your vehicle has the condition described To determine whether this information applies contact an eae authorized Honda automobile dealer 2 Start the engine and immediately listen for a loud rattle Do you hear a loud rattle that lasts about 2 seconds Yes Go to REPAIR PROCEDURE No e If you hear a different noise continue with normal troubleshooting e If you don t hear an abnormal noise get more information from your customer and if needed continue with normal troubleshooting REPAIR PROCEDURE NOTE This procedure is in an outline form that you can also use as a checklist for the repair If you need more details bookmark the following procedures
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