Engine Removal

Engine Removal

Special Tools Required
^ Engine hanger plate 07AAK-SNAA120
^ Engine hanger adapter VSB02C000015 *
^ Front subframe adapter VSB02C000016 *
^ 2006 Civic engine hanger VSB02C000025 *
^ Engine support hanger, A and Reds AAR-T-12566 *
* : Available through Honda Tool and Equipment Program, 888-424-6857

NOTE:
^ Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
^ To avoid damaging the wiring 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 or hoses, or interfere with other parts.

1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio or the navigation system, then write down the customer's audio presets.
2. Secure the hood in the wide open position (support rod in the lower hole).





3. Relieve the fuel pressure.
4. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery first, then disconnect the positive cable.
5. Remove the battery.
6. Remove the air cleaner housing assembly.
7. Remove the under-cowl panel.
8. Disconnect the connector (A), and remove the harness clamp (B), then remove the resonator (C).





9. Remove the battery cables (A) from the under-hood fuse/relay box.





10. Remove the harness clamp (B).
11. Remove the engine control module (ECM) cover (A), then remove the three bolts (B) securing the ECM.





12. Disconnect the ECM connectors (A) and the engine wire harness connector (B).





13. Remove the harness clamps (C).
14. Remove the intake manifold cover.





15. Remove the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister hose (A) and brake booster vacuum hose (B).





16. Remove the quick-connect fitting cover (A), then disconnect the fuel feed hose.





17. Remove the shift cable.
18. Remove the clutch slave cylinder, and clutch line bracket mounting bolt.
19. Remove the air cleaner housing bracket.





20. Remove the drive belt.
21. Remove the radiator cap.
22. Raise the vehicle on the hoist to full height.
23. Remove the front wheels.
24. Remove the splash shield.





25. Loosen the drain plug in the radiator, and drain the engine coolant.
26. Drain the engine oil.
27. Drain the transmission fluid.
28. Disconnect the air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor connector





29. Remove the grommet (B), then disconnect the secondary heated oxygen sensor (secondary HO2S) connector (C).
30. Remove the three way catalytic converter (TWC) (D).
31. Separate the stabilizer links.
32. Separate the knuckles from the lower arms.
33. Remove the driveshafts. Coat all precision-finished surfaces with clean engine oil. Tie plastic bags over the driveshaft ends.
34. Remove the steering gearbox bracket (A).





35. Remove the steering gearbox mounting bolt (B), stiffener mounting bolt (C), and stiffener (D).
36. Remove the steering gearbox mounting bolt (A), stiffener mounting bolt (B), and stiffener (C).





37. Remove the harness clamp (D) from the subframe.
38. Disconnect the A/C compressor clutch connector (A), then remove the A/C compressor (B) without disconnecting the A/C hoses.





39. Lower the vehicle on the hoist.
40. Remove the radiator.
41. Remove the heater hoses.





42. Install the bulkhead, and tighten the mounting bolts to 9.8 Nm (1.0 kgf-m, 7.2 ft. lbs.).
43. Attach the special tool to the threaded hole in the cylinder head.





44. Install the front leg assembly (A), hook (B), and wing nut (C) from an A and Reds engine support hanger (AAR-T-12566) onto the engine hanger. Carefully position the engine hanger on the vehicle, and attach the hook to the forward hole in the engine hanger adapter (D). Tighten the wing nut by hand to lift and support the engine/transmission assembly.

NOTE: Be careful when working around the windshield.





45. Raise the hoist to full height.
46. Remove the lower torque rod.





47. Remove lower radiator hose from the clamp (A), then remove the front mount mounting bolt (B).





48. Note the reference marks (A) on both sides of the subframe that line up with the body (B).





49. Loosen the mid-stiffener mounting bolts (A) on both side.





50. Attach the front subframe adapter (A) to the subframe and hang the belt of the subframe adapter over the front of the subframe, then secure the belt with its stop.





51. Raise the jack and line up the slots in the arms with the bolt holes on the corner of the jack base, then attach them with bolts securely.
52. Remove the subframe.





53. Lower the vehicle on the hoist.
54. Remove the idler pulley base.
55. Install the special tool.





56. Attach a chain hoist (A) to the special tool (B), and the transmission hook (C). Lift up on the engine/transmission assembly until it's securely supported by the chain hoist, and remove the engine hanger.





57. Remove the side engine mount bracket mounting bolt and nut.





58. Remove the transmission mount bracket mounting bolt and nuts.





59. Check that the engine/transmission is completely free of vacuum hoses, fuel and coolant hoses, and electrical wiring.
60. 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.
61. Disconnect the chain hoist from the engine/transmission assembly.
62. Raise the vehicle all the way on the hoist, and remove the engine/transmission assembly from under the vehicle.