Accord CG_CH 2.0 16V F20B timing belt — HONDA

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 2.0, 16V

• Timing position: the crankshaft or camshaft is set and locked during this job
• Special tools named: locking pin

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• Always check the timing marks before timing belt removal
• The engine must be cold before timing belt adjustment

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

Preparation and removal

1. Coolant pump renewal is recommended after timing belt removal
2. Always check the timing marks before timing belt removal
3. Note: The engine must be cold before timing belt adjustment
4. Disconnect the battery
5. Turn the crankshaft to TDC for cylinder 1

6. Remove the power steering pump drive belt
7. Use a trolley jack to support the engine
8. Note: Avoid bending, torsion or traction
9. Note: Put a wooden block between the sump and the jack
10. Fit the crankshaft pulley
11. Disconnect the alternator electrical connections
12. Loosen the alternator bolts
13. Remove the alternator drive belt
14. Alternator bracket:
15. Remove the alternator
16. Remove the alternator bracket
17. Dipstick tube:
18. Remove the dipstick tube
19. Valve cover:
20. Remove the valve cover
21. Crankshaft pulley removal tool:
22. Remove the crankshaft pulley centre bolt
23. Turn the crankshaft anti-clockwise, 6 rotations
24. Loosen the tensioner 360°
25. Turn the crankshaft anti-clockwise by 3 teeth on the camshaft gearwheel
26. Tighten the tensioner
27. Check the timing marks again
28. Loosen the tensioner 360°
29. Move the tensioner to the slack position
30. Tighten the tensioner
31. Remove the balance shaft drive belt
32. Remove the timing belt lower cover
33. Lock the tensioner arm; use an M6 x 1.0 mm bolt
34. Loosen the tensioner 360°
35. Move the tensioner to the slack position
36. Tighten the tensioner
37. Remove the access plug
38. Align and lock the rear balance shaft
39. Use the special tool
40. Align the front balance shaft
41. Loosen the tensioner 360°
42. Check that tension is applied to the belt
43. Remove the balance shaft locking pin
44. Remove the crankshaft pulley
45. Use the special tools

Installation and checks

46. Renew the washer
47. Refit the access plug
48. Fit the crankshaft pulley
49. Use the special tools
50. Turn the crankshaft 360° anti-clockwise
51. Tighten the tensioner
52. Remove the bolt from the tensioner arm
53. Refit the rubber seal
54. Refit the timing belt lower cover
55. Fit the crankshaft pulley
56. Use the special tools
57. Refit the timing belt upper cover
58. Apply sealant as indicated
59. Refit the valve cover
60. In several stages
61. In the order shown
62. Renew the O-ring
63. Refit the dipstick tube
64. Refit the dipstick
65. Refit the alternator bracket
66. Refit the alternator
67. Tighten the bolts slightly
68. Refit the alternator belt
69. Tension the belt
70. Tighten the alternator
71. Reconnect the alternator electrical connections
72. Refit the engine support
73. Reconnect the earth cable(s)
74. Refit the engine support
75. Refit the power steering pump drive belt
76. Tighten the power steering pump
77. Refit the engine lower cover
78. Reconnect the battery

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