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Engine Removal




Engine Removal

Special Tools Required

- Universal Lifting Eyelet 07AAK-SNAA120
- Engine Hanger Adapter VSB02C000015
- Engine Support Hanger, A and Reds AAR-T1256
- Subframe Adapter VSB02C000016
*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. Remove the hood support rod, then use it as shown to prop the hood in the wide-open position.





2. Remove the front grille cover:

- 2-door Front Grille Cover Replacement (2-Door)
- 4-door Front Grille Cover Replacement (4-Door)

3. Remove the strut brace (if equipped) Frame Brace Replacement.

4. Relieve the fuel pressure Service and Repair.

5. Do the battery removal procedure Removal and Replacement.

6. Remove the intake air duct Water Outlet Removal/Installation.

7. Remove the air cleaner Service and Repair.

8. Remove the harness clamps (A), then remove the bolts (B) and loosen the bolts (C), then remove the battery base (D).





9. Remove the water separator Service and Repair.

10. Disconnect the battery cables (A) from the under-hood fuse/relay box.





11. Disconnect the harness connector (B), and remove the harness connector from the bracket (C).

12. Remove the ECM/PCM cover (A), then remove the three bolts (B) securing the ECM/PCM.






13. Disconnect the ECM/PCM connectors (A) and the engine wire harness connector (B).





14. Remove the harness clamps (C) and the bracket (D).

15. Disconnect the EVAP canister hose (A) and the brake booster vacuum hose (B).






16. Remove the quick-connect fitting cover (A), then disconnect the fuel feed hose (B) Fuel Line/Quick-Connect Fitting Removal.





17. Remove the drive belt Service and Repair.

18. Remove the power steering pump (A) without disconnecting the power steering hoses, and the power steering hose bracket (B).





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

20. Remove the A/C condenser fan shroud assembly Radiator and A/C Condenser Fan, Motor, and Shroud Removal and Installation.

21. M/T model: Remove the three bolts securing the shift cable holder, then remove the shift cable and the select cable Manual Transmission Removal. Do not bend the cables excessively.

22. M/T model: Remove the clutch slave cylinder and the clutch line bracket mounting nut Service and Repair. Do not operate the clutch pedal once the slave cylinder has been removed.

23. Raise the vehicle on the lift.

24. Remove the front wheels.

25. Remove the splash shield.





26. Loosen the drain plug in the radiator, and drain the engine coolant Service and Repair.

27. Drain the engine oil Service and Repair.

28. Drain the transmission fluid:

- Manual transmission Service and Repair
- Automatic transmission ATF Replacement

29. Remove exhaust pipe A.






30. A/T model: Remove the shift cable. Do not bend the shift cable excessively:

- Vehicles with JHM VINs Automatic Transmission Removal.
- Vehicles with 1HG VINs Automatic Transmission Removal.

31. Remove the damper fork Front Damper/Spring Removal/Installation.

32. Separate the knuckles from the lower arms Front Knuckle/Hub/Wheel Bearing Replacement.

33. Remove the driveshafts Driveshaft Removal. Coat all precision-finished surfaces with new engine oil. Tie plastic bags over the driveshaft ends.

34. Remove the bolt (A) securing the power steering fluid line bracket, and unclamp the power steering fluid line clamp (B) on the front subframe.






35. Remove the bolts securing the steering gearbox mounting bracket (A) and the heat shield (B). (right side)





36. Lower the vehicle on the lift.

37. Remove the two bolts (A) securing the power steering fluid line brackets.






38. Remove the bolts securing the steering gearbox stiffeners (A) and the washers (B). (left side)






39. A/T model (without ATF warmer): Disconnect the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) cooler hoses, then plug the lines and hoses.






40. Disconnect the heater hoses (A) and the upper radiator hose (B).






41. Disconnect the quick connector from the thermostat cover Thermostat Replacement.

42. Attach the engine hanger adapter (VSB02C000015) to the threaded hole in the cylinder head.






43. Install the engine support hanger (AAR-T1256) onto the vehicle as shown, and attach the hook to the slotted hole in the engine hanger adapter. Tighten the wing nut (A) by hand , and lift and support the engine/transmission.

NOTE:

- Be careful when working around the windshield.
- Be careful not to damage the hood opener cable when installing the engine support hanger at the front bulkhead.





44. Disconnect the vacuum hose (A) and remove the front engine mount stop (B), then remove the front engine mount mounting bolt (C).





45. A/T model (without ATF warmer): Remove the ATF line brackets (D).

46. M/T model: Lift and support the engine/transmission with a jack and a wood block under the engine/transmission. Remove the rear engine mount mounting bolt (A), then remove the mount-to-subframe bolts (B).






47. A/T model: Lift and support the engine/transmission with a jack and a wood block under the engine/transmission. Remove the rear engine mount mounting bolt (A), then remove the mount-to-subframe bolts (B).





48. A/T model: Remove the rear engine mount upper bracket (C).

49. Raise the vehicle on the lift.

50. Remove the nuts securing the lower transmission mount.






51. Disconnect the A/C compressor clutch connector (A), then remove the A/C compressor (B) without disconnecting the A/C hoses. Do not bend the A/C hoses excessively.






52. Remove the subframe middle mount on both sides.






53. Attach the subframe adapter (VSB02C000016) to the front subframe by looping the belt (A) over the front of the front subframe (B), then secure the belt with its stop (C).





54. Raise the jack and line up the slots in the subframe adapter arms with the bolt holes on the jack base, then securely attach them with four bolts.

55. Remove the front subframe mounting bolts (A), the four 12 x 1.25 mm bolts (B),(C) securing four stiffeners (D), then lower the front subframe (E).





56. Lower the vehicle on the lift.

57. Remove the ground cable (A).





58. Remove the side engine mount bracket (B).

59. Install the universal lifting eyelet (07AAK-SNAA120).






60. Attach a chain hoist (A) to the universal lifting eyelet (B) and the transmission hanger (C), then lift the engine/ transmission until it is securely supported by the chain hoist, and remove the engine support hanger and the engine hanger adapter.






61. Remove the upper transmission mount bracket mounting bolts (A).

NOTE: Do not remove the TORX bolt (B) from the upper transmission mount. If the TORX bolt is removed, the upper transmission mount must be replaced as an assembly.

M/T model





A/T model





62. Remove the ground cable (C).

63. Check that the engine/transmission is completely free of the vacuum hoses, the fuel hoses, the coolant hoses, and the electrical wiring.

64. 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 and support it.

65. Disconnect the chain hoist from the engine/ transmission.

66. Raise the vehicle, and remove the engine/transmission from under the vehicle.

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