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.

2. Relieve the fuel pressure Service and Repair.

3. Disconnect the MAF sensor/IAT sensor connector (A), the vacuum hose (B), and the breather pipe (C).





4. Remove the intake air duct (D).

5. Do the battery removal procedure Removal and Replacement.

6. Remove the air cleaner Service and Repair.

7. Remove the harness clamps (A).





8. Remove the four bolts (B) and loosen the bolt (C), then remove the battery base (D).

9. Disconnect the battery cables (A) and remove the harness clamps (B) from the under-hood fuse/relay box.






10. Remove the under-hood fuse/relay box from the bracket and remove the ground cable (C).

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






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






13. Remove the bolt (A), then disconnect the ECM/PCM connectors (B) and the ECM/PCM wire harness connector (C).






14. Remove the harness clamps (A), and the grommet (B), and disconnect the APP sensor connector (C), then pull the engine wire harness through the bulkhead.





15. M/T model: Remove the clutch slave cylinder and the clutch line bracket mounting bolt. Do not operate the clutch pedal once the slave cylinder has been removed.

16. M/T model: Remove the shift cables. Do not bend the shift cable excessively.

17. Remove the drive belt Service and Repair.

18. Remove the receiver line from the clamps (A).






19. Remove the power steering pump (A) without disconnecting the power steering hoses from the pump.





20. Remove the power steering hose from the bracket on the cylinder head cover.

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

22. Raise the vehicle on the lift.

23. Remove the front wheels.

24. Remove the splash shield.





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

26. Drain the transmission fluid:

- Manual transmission Service and Repair
- Automatic transmission ATF Replacement

27. Drain the engine oil Service and Repair.

28. Disconnect the A/F sensor connector (A) and the secondary HO2S connector (B), then remove the TWC assembly (C).






29. Disconnect the stabilizer links Front Stabilizer Link Removal/Installation.

30. Disconnect the suspension knuckle ball joints.

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

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

33. 4WD model: Remove the propeller shaft from the transfer assembly:

- Manual transmission
- Automatic transmission

34. Lower the vehicle on the lift.

35. A/T model: Disconnect the ATF cooler hoses (A) and remove the ATF filter mounting bolt (B), then plug the lines and the hoses.






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






37. Clean any dirt off the quick connector (A), the thermostat cover, and the lower radiator hose.





38. Pull out the lock (B) by hand, then wiggle the quick connector loose, and remove it from the thermostat cover. Do not use any tools to disconnect the quick connector.

39. Remove the purge joint pipe (A), then attach the engine hanger adapter (VSB02C000015) to the threaded hole in the cylinder head.






40. 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.





41. Raise the vehicle on the lift.

42. Remove the rear engine mount mounting bolts.






43. Remove the front engine mount mounting bolt.






44. Make the appropriate reference lines at positions (A) and (B) that line up with the center of each subframe mounting bolt (C).






45. 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).





46. 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.

47. Remove the A/C compressor without disconnecting the A/C hoses. Do not bend the A/C hoses excessively.





48. Lower the vehicle on the lift.

49. Install the universal lifting eyelet (07AAK-SNAA120) (A) to the side engine mount bracket with 5 mm (0.20 in) spacer (B).






50. A/T model: Remove the engine wire harness bracket mount bolts (A), then remove the harness clamps (B).






51. Remove the four front subframe mounting bolts, then lower the front subframe.






52. 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.





53. Remove the engine support hanger and the engine hanger adapter from the vehicle.

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






55. Remove the transmission mount bracket support bolt and nuts.

M/T model





A/T model





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

57. 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.

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

NOTE: Carefully position the A/C compressor.

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