Note: Keep the timing chain away from magnetic fields.
1. Remove the panel under the shield.
2. Remove the cylinder head cover.
3. Set piston No.1 to the top dead center (TDC) position. The "UP" mark A on the timing chain sprocket should be at the top. Align the TDC mark B on the intake camshaft with the mark on the exhaust camshaft.
4. Remove the crankshaft pulley.
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5. Remove the upper part of the windshield washer reservoir tube A, the drain tube B and the air conditioner tube mounting bolt C, then remove the expansion tank D from the bracket.
6. Support the engine with a jack and a wooden block placed under the oil pan.
7. Remove the rod reinforcement A and the upper reaction rod B.
8. Remove the brake hose mounting bolt A and the engine side mount reinforcement mounting bolts B.
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9. Remove the ground cable C, then remove the upper engine side mount bracket D.
10. Remove the engine mounting bracket.
11. Remove the timing chain housing.
12. Install the crankshaft pulley into place without tightening.
13. Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise to compress the automatic tensioner.
14. Align the holes on the lock A and the automatic tensioner B, then insert the 2.5mm diameter calibration pin (P/N 13451-RBD-003) C into the holes. Turn the crankshaft clockwise to tighten the calibration pin.
15. Remove the automatic tensioner.
16. Remove the tensioner lever.
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17. Remove the timing chain.
(Information obtained from this source «HONDABOOK.ru»)