Engine Removal
Engine Removal
Special Tools Required
- Universal Lifting Eyelet 07AAK-SNAA120
- 1.8 Support Bolt 07AAK-SNAA500
- Engine Support Hanger, A and Reds AAR-T1256
*: Available through the 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. Open the hood, and secure it with the hood support rod (A) in the wide-open position (B).
2. Relieve fuel pressure Service and Repair.
3. Do the battery removal procedure.
4. Remove the windshield wiper motor Service and Repair.
5. Remove the under-cowl panel Service and Repair.
6. Remove the air cleaner Service and Repair.
7. Remove the battery cables (A) from the battery terminal fuse box.
8. Remove the harness clamps (B).
9. M/T model: Remove the harness clamp (A). Remove the two bolts (B) and loosen the two bolts (C), then remove the battery base (D).
10. Disconnect the ECM/PCM connectors (A) and the engine wire harness connector (B).
11. Remove the harness clamp (C) and the harness holder (D).
12. Disconnect the EVAP canister hose (A) and brake booster vacuum hose (B).
13. Remove the fuel feed hose clamp (A) and the quick-connect fitting cover (B), then disconnect the fuel feed hose (C) Fuel Line/Quick-Connect Fitting Removal.
14. Disconnect the secondary HO2S connector (A), then remove the secondary HO2S harness from the clamps (B).
15. Center the steering wheel spokes, and install a commercially available steering wheel holder tool.
16. Remove the steering joint cover (A).
17. Make a reference mark (B) across the steering joint and the steering gearbox pinion shaft. Hold the slider shaft (C) on the column with a piece of wire (D) between the joint yoke (E) on the slider shaft to the joint yoke on the upper shaft. Remove the steering joint bolt (F), and disconnect the steering joint (G) by removing the steering joint toward the steering column.
18. M/T model: Remove the shift cable.
19. M/T model: Remove the clutch slave cylinder, and clutch line bracket mounting bolt.
20. Remove the radiator cap.
NOTE: Wait until the engine is cool, then carefully remove the radiator cap.
21. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
22. Remove the front wheels.
23. Remove the splash shields.
24. With A/C: Remove the drive belt Service and Repair.
25. Loosen the drain plug in the radiator, and drain the engine coolant Service and Repair.
26. Drain the engine oil Service and Repair.
27. Drain the transmission fluid.
- M/T model Service and Repair
- A/T model ATF Replacement
28. Remove the under-floor TWC.
29. A/T model: Remove the shift cable.
30. Insert a 5 mm Allen wrench (A) in the top of the ball joint pin (B), and remove the self-locking nuts (C), then separate the stabilizer link (D) from the stabilizer ends (E).
31. Remove the spring clips (F) and castle nuts (G), and separate the lower arms (H) from the knuckles (I) Service and Repair.
32. Remove the cotter pins (J) and the nuts (K), and separate the tie-rod end ball joint (L) from the knuckles.
33. M/T model: Remove the driveshaft heat shield (A).
34. Remove the driveshafts Driveshaft Removal. Coat all precision-finished surfaces with clean engine oil. Tie a plastic bags over the driveshaft ends.
35. Disconnect the EPS motor angle sensor 8P connector (A) and torque sensor 6P connector (B) from the steering gearbox.
36. Disconnect the EPS motor 3P connector (C) by pushing the lock (D) and pulling up the lever (E).
37. With A/C: Remove the A/C compressor without disconnecting the A/C hoses. Do not bend the A/C hoses excessively.
NOTE: Hang the A/C compressor with a wire tie.
38. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
39. Remove the radiator Radiator Replacement.
40. Disconnect the heater hoses.
41. Attach the first universal lifting eyelet (A) to the air cleaner housing bracket with the 1.8 support bolt (B). Tighten the bolt by hand.
42. Install the engine support hanger (AAR-T1256), then attach the hook to the slotted hole in the first universal lifting eyelet. Tighten the wing nut (C) by hand to lift and support the engine/transmission.
NOTE: Be careful when working around the windshield.
43. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
44. Support the transmission with a transmission jack and a wood block under the transmission and raise it just enough to free the torque rod, then remove the torque rod.
M/T model
A/T model
45. Remove the transmission jack and the wood block from under the transmission.
46. Support the front subframe with a transmission jack and a wood block under the front subframe.
47. Remove the front subframe mounting bolts.
48. Lower the front subframe and the steering gearbox as an assembly by lowering the transmission jack slowly, then remove the assembly from under the vehicle.
49. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
50. Attach the second universal lifting eyelet to the cam chain case.
51. Attach the chain hoist to the second universal lifting eyelet (A) and the transmission hook (B). Lift the engine/transmission until it is securely supported by the chain hoist, then remove the engine support hanger.
NOTE: Wrap the ABS modulator-control unit with a clean shop towel.
52. Remove the ground cable (A), then remove the transmission mount bracket (B).
M/T model
A/T model
53. Remove the ground cable (A), then remove the side engine mount/bracket assembly (B).
54. Check that the engine/transmission is completely free of the vacuum hoses, the fuel hoses, the coolant hoses, and the electrical wiring.
55. Slowly lower the engine/transmission about 150 mm (5.91 in). Check once again that all the hoses and the electrical wiring are disconnected and free from the engine/transmission, then lower it all the way.
56. Disconnect the chain hoist from the engine/transmission.
57. Raise the vehicle, and remove the engine/transmission from under the vehicle.