Civic L4-1.8L (2006)
10. Remove the bearing cap bolts. To prevent warpage, unscrew the bolts in sequence 1/3 turn at a time; repeat the sequence until all bolts are
loosened.
11. Using a flat blade screwdriver, separate the lower block from the engine block in the places shown.
12. Remove the lower block and bearings. Keep all the bearings in order.
13. Remove the rod caps/bearings. Keep all caps/bearings in order.
14. Lift the crankshaft (A) out of the engine. Be careful not to damage the journals and the crankshaft position (CKP) pulse plate (B).
15. Remove the CKP pulse plate (B).
16. Remove the thrust washers (C).
17. Remove the upper bearing halves from the connecting rods, and set them aside with their respective caps.
