Part 1

Service Information

Engine Removal and Installation













*: This special tool is available from Snap-on Tools International, LLC.

Removal

WARNING:
The IMA motor power cables carry high voltage when the engine is running or the IMA system is energized. To avoid serious injury from electrical shock, do not start the engine with the IMA motor power cables disconnected.

IMA components are located in this area. The IMA is a high-voltage system. You must be familiar with the IMA system before working on or around it. Make sure you have read the IMA service precautions High Voltage Safety before doing repairs or service.

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. Vehicle - Lift

1. Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is securely supported.

2. Wide - Hood Open Position





1. Open the hood, and secure it with hood support rod (A) in the wide-open position (B).

3. HDS DLC - Connection





NOTE: For specific operations, refer to the user's manual that came with the Honda Diagnostic System (HDS). Make sure the HDS is loaded with the latest software.

1. Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (A) located under the driver's side of the dashboard.

2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

3. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle. If it does not communicate, go to the DLC circuit troubleshooting.

4. Fuel Filler Cap

1. Remove the fuel fill cap to relieve the pressure in the fuel tank.

5. Fuel Pump OFF

1. From the INSPECTION MENU of the HDS, select Fuel Pump OFF, then start the engine, and let it idle until it stalls.

NOTE:
* Do not allow the engine to idle above 1,000 rpm or the PCM will continue to operate the fuel pump.
* Pending or Confirmed DTC may be set during this procedure. Check for DTCs, and clear them as needed.

2. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

6. Battery Terminal - Disconnection





1. Make sure the ignition switch is in LOCK (0).

2. Disconnect and isolate the negative cable and battery sensor (A) from the 12 V battery.

NOTE: Always disconnect the negative side first.

3. Disconnect the positive cable (B) from the 12 V battery.

7. Air Cleaner





1. Disconnect the intake air duct (A) from the air cleaner (B).

2. Remove the air cleaner.

8. Fuel Pressure - Relieving





1. Remove the bracket (A).

2. Remove the quick-connect fitting cover (B).

3. Check the fuel quick-connect fitting for dirt, and clean it if needed.





4. Place a rag or shop towel over the quick-connect fitting (A).





5. Disconnect the quick-connect fitting: Hold the connector (A) with one hand, and squeeze the retainer tabs (B) with the other hand to release them from the locking tabs (C). Pull the connector off.

NOTE:
* Be careful not to damage the line (D) or other parts.
* Do not use tools.
* If the connector does not move, keep the retainer tabs pressed down, and alternately pull and push the connector until it comes off easily.
* Do not remove the retainer from the line; once removed, the retainer must be replaced with a new one.

9. Battery





1. Remove the battery setting plate (A) and the 12 V battery (B).

10. Wiper Arm Assembly





NOTE: Set the wiper arms to the auto-stop position before removal.

1. Remove the cowl top wiper covers (A).

2. Remove the wiper arms (B).

11. Both Side Cowl Covers





1. Remove the side cowl cover (A).

2. The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.

12. Center Cowl Cover





1. Remove the center cowl cover (A).

2. Disconnect the windshield washer tube (B).

3. If necessary, remove the hood rear seal (C).

13. Under Cowl Panel





1. Remove the under cowl panel (A).

14. Rear Seat Cushion





1. Remove the bolt (A) securing the rear seat cushion (B).





2. While pushing down the rear seat cushion (A), pull out on the seat hook handles (B) to release the hooks (C).

3. Remove the rear seat cushion.

15. Rear Seat-Back





1. Remove all of the rear head restraints.

2. Release the rear center seat belt (A) from the rear center seat belt guide (B).





3. Remove the bolts (A) securing the rear seat-back (B).





4. Lift up the rear seat-back (A) to release the seat legator hooks (B) from the brackets (C) on the body, then remove the seat-back.

16. IMA Battery Main Switch - OFF









1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

2. Remove the battery module switch lid (A) from the IPU cover.

3. Turn the battery module switch (B) OFF, then check that the bolt (C) is showing.

4. Wait at least 5 minutes to allow the PDU capacitors to discharge.

17. Engine Cover





1. Remove the engine cover.

18. Intake Air Resonator





1. Remove the intake air resonator.

19. Intake Air Duct





1. Remove the intake air duct.

20. Intake Air Pipe





1. Remove the intake air pipe.

21. Cooling Guide





1. Remove the cooling guide (A).

22. Under Hood Fuse/Relay Box - Move





1. Move the under hood fuse/relay box.

23. PCM





1. Remove the cover.





2. Disconnect PCM connectors A, B, and C.

NOTE: PCM connectors A, B, and C have symbols (A=(square), B=(triangle), C=(circle)) embossed on them for identification.

3. Remove the PCM (D).

24. Drive Belt





1. Move the auto-tensioner (A) to relieve tension from the drive belt (B).

2. Remove the drive belt.

25. Radiator Cap

1. Wait until the engine is cool, then carefully remove the radiator cap.

26. Raise The Vehicle On The Lift

1. Raise the vehicle on the lift.

27. Front Wheel





1. Remove the center cap (A).

2. Remove the front wheels.

28. Splash Shield

1. Remove the splash shield (A).





29. Engine Undercover





1. Remove the engine undercover (A).

30. Radiator Coolant - Drain





1. Loosen the drain plug (A), and drain the coolant.

2. Tighten the radiator drain plug securely.