Engine Removal
Engine RemovalSpecial Tools Required
^ Front subframe adapter VSB02C000016
^ Engine support hanger, A and Reds AAR-T-12566 (available through Honda Tool and Equipment program, 888-424-6857)
^ Engine hanger balance bar VSB02C000019
NOTE:
^ Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
^ To avoid damaging the wires and terminals, unplug the. wiring connectors carefully while holding the connector portion.
^ Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection. Also, be sure that they do not contact other wiring, hoses, or interfere with other parts.
1. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the radio and navigation system, then write down the customer's audio presets. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF.
2. Remove the support strut from the engine hood. Move the engine hood to a vertical position, then reinstall the right side support strut as shown.
NOTE: Do not attempt to close the hood with the support strut in the vertical position, as it will damage the support strut and hood.
3. Turn the IMA battery module switch OFF.
4. Relieve fuel pressure.
5. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery first, then disconnect the positive cable.
6. Remove the battery.
7. Remove the front grille cover.
8. Remove the air cleaner housing assembly.
9. Remove the harness clamps (A).
10. Remove the two bolts (B), and loosen the two bolts (C), then remove the battery base (D).
11. Remove the intake manifold cover.
12. Remove the IMA power cable clamps.
13. Remove the harness clamp (A), starter cable (B), and ground cable (C).
14. Remove the auxiliary under-hood fuse/relay box B (A) and the harness holder (B) from the bracket, and disconnect the engine wire harness connector (C).
15. Disconnect the IMA power cable.
16. Remove the harness clamp (A), and disconnect the engine wire harness connectors (B) on the left side of the engine compartment.
17. Remove the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister hose (A), then remove the purge joint (B) from the bracket.
18. Remove the quick-connect fitting cover (A), then disconnect the fuel feed hose.
19. Remove the brake booster vacuum hose.
20. Disconnect the connectors from the steering gearbox.
21. Disconnect the fan motor connector (A) and A/C compressor clutch connector (B), then remove the reserve tank (C).
22. Remove the two bolts (D), and loosen the bolt (E), then remove the A/C condenser fan shroud.
23. Remove the A/C compressor motor power cable clamps.
24. Remove the A/C compressor belt.
25. Remove the four bolts securing the A/C compressor.
26. Remove the shift cable.
27. Remove the steering joint cover (A).
28. Lock the steering wheel. Make a reference mark (B) across the steering joint and steering gearbox pinion shaft. Remove the steering joint bolt (C), and disconnect the steering joint from the steering gearbox pinion shaft (D). To prevent damage to the cable reel, do not turn the steering wheel once the steering joint has been removed.
29. Remove the radiator cap.
30. Raise the vehicle on the hoist to full height.
31. Remove the front wheels.
32. Remove the splash shield.
33. Loosen the drain plug in the radiator, and drain the engine coolant.
34. Drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF).
35. Drain the engine oil.
36. Disconnect the stabilizer links.
37. Remove the damper fork.
38. Separate the tie-rod end ball joints from the knuckles.
39. Separate the knuckles from the lower arms.
40. Remove the driveshafts. Coat all precision-finished surfaces with clean engine oil. Tie plastic bags over the driveshaft ends.
41. Remove exhaust pipe A.
42. Remove the bolt securing the transmission lower mount.
43. Lower the vehicle on the hoist.
44. Remove the upper radiator hose (A) and lower radiator hose (B).
45. Remove the heater hose clamp (A) and the heater hoses (B).
46. Remove the ATF cooler hoses from the transmission, then plug the line and hoses.
47. Remove the connector bracket from the front cylinder head; use the bracket bolt hole to attach the engine balancer bar front arm.
48. Remove the harness clamp bracket from the rear cylinder head; use the bracket bolt hole to attach the engine balancer bar rear arm.
49. Lift and support the engine with the engine hanger (A) and engine balancer bar (B). Attach the front arm (C) to the front cylinder head with a spacer (D) and the connector bracket bolt (10 x 1.25 mm) (E). Attach the rear arm (F) to the rear cylinder head with the harness clamp bracket bolt (8 x 1.25 mm) (G).
50. Remove the harness clamp (A), then disconnect the front active control engine mount actuator connector (B).
51. Remove the front mount stop (C), then remove the front mount bolt (D).
52. Disconnect the rear active control engine mount actuator connector (A).
53. Remove the rear mount stop (B), then remove the rear mount bolt (C).
54. Remove the harness clamp (A), then remove the shift cable bracket (B).
55. Raise the vehicle on the hoist to full height.
56. Remove both mid-mounts.
57. Make the appropriate reference lines (A) at both ends of the subframe (B) that line up with the edge (C) of the stiffeners (D).
58. Attach the front subframe adapter to the subframe by hanging the belt (A) over the front of the subframe (B), then secure the belt with the lock pin (C), and tighten the wing nut (D).
59. Raise the jack and line up the slots in the front subframe adapter arms with the bolt holes on the jack base, then securely attach them with four bolts.
60. Remove the subframe.
61. Lower the vehicle and attach a chain hoist (A) to the engine hook (B) and transmission hook (C). Lift up on the engine/transmission assembly until it's securely supported by the chain hoist, and remove. the engine support hanger from the engine and vehicle.
62. Remove the two bolts securing the upper bracket.
63. Check that the engine/transmission is completely free of vacuum hoses, fuel and coolant hoses, and electrical wiring.
64. Slowly lower the engine/transmission assembly about 150 mm (6 inch). Check once again that all hoses and electrical wiring are disconnected and free from the engine/transmission, then lower it all the way.
65. Disconnect the chain hoist from the engine/transmission assembly.
66. Raise the vehicle all the way, and remove the engine/transmission assembly from under the vehicle.