Transmission Removal

Transmission Removal

Special Tools Required
^ Engine hanger support bar 07AAK-S5AA000
^ Engine hanger, A and Reds AART 1256
^ Subframe adapter, EQS-0ZACVC0 *
^ Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program, 888-424-6857

NOTE: Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.

1. Write down the frequencies for the radio's preset buttons. Disconnect the negative (-) cable first, then the positive (+) cable from the battery. Remove the battery.
2. Remove the intake air duct.
3. Remove the air cleaner housing.





4. Disconnect the transmission ground cable(A), then remove the clutch line bracket (B).





5. Carefully remove the slave cylinder so as not to bend the clutch line. Do not operate the clutch pedal once the slave cylinder has been removed.





6. Disconnect the starter motor cables (A).





7. Disconnect the back-up light switch connector.





8. Remove the starter motor.





9. Remove the cable bracket (A), then disconnect the cables (B) from the top of the transmission housing. Carefully remove both cables and the bracket together so as not to bend the cables.





10. Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) connector.





11. Lift and support the engine with an hanger (A), and special tool.





12. Remove the two upper transmission mounting bolts.





13. Remove the transmission mount bracket (A) and transmission mounting bolt (B).





14. Remove the front engine mount bracket mounting bolt.





15. Remove the front engine mount.
16. Raise vehicle and make sure it is securely supported.
17. Drain transmission fluid with a shop towel covering the front and rear beams to catch any spilled fluid.





18. Remove the splash shield.
19. Remove exhaust pipe A.
20. Remove the driveshafts.





21. Remove the three bolts securing the transmission rear mount.





22. Remove the transmission rear mount (A) and the transmission rear mount bracket (B).





23. Support the front suspension subframe with the subframe adapter and a transmission jack.
24. Make reference marks (A) front suspension subframe(B) and mounting bolts (C), then remove the front suspension subframe.








25. Remove the engine stiffener (A), and clutch cover (B).





26. Place the transmission jack under the transmission, and remove the three lower transmission mounting bolts.
27. Pull the transmission away from the engine until the transmission mainshaft clears the clutch pressure plate, then lower transmission on the transmission jack.





28. Remove the boot (A), the release fork (B), and the release bearing (C) from the transmission (D).