Engine Removal

Engine Removal

NOTE:
^ Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
^ To avoid damaging the wires 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 from the driver's side of the car, then use it as shown to fix the hood in a vertical position.
2. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio, then write down the audio presets.
3. Relieve the fuel pressure
4. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery first, then disconnect the positive cable.
5. Remove the battery.
6. Raise the vehicle on the hoist.
7. Drain the engine oil.
8. Remove the transmission.
9. Lower the vehicle on the hoist.








10. Disconnect the engine control module (ECM) connectors (A) from the ECM.
11. Disconnect the dashboard wire harness A connector(s) (B).





12. 2000-2005 models: Remove the vacuum tank.





13. 2000-2005 models: Remove the throttle cable (A) by loosening the locknut (B), then slipping the cable end out of the accelerator linkage. Take care not to bend the cable when removing it. Always replace any kinked cable with a new one.





14. Remove the four bolts (A) securing the electrical power steering (EPS) control unit (B).





15. Remove the battery cable (A) from the main under-hood fuse/relay box, then remove the harness clamps (B).








16. Remove the battery cable (A) from the auxiliary under-hood fuse box, and remove the ground cable (B) and harness clamps (C).
17. Remove the grommet (D) from the bulkhead, then pull out the ECM connectors.
18. Remove the radiator cap.
19. Raise the vehicle on the hoist.
20. Loose the drain plug in the radiator, and drain the engine coolant.





21. Remove the engine stop bracket cushion (A), then remove the engine stop bracket (B).
22. Lower the vehicle on the hoist.





23. Remove the heater hoses (A) and lower radiator hose (B).





24. Remove the upper radiator hose.








25. 2000-2005 models: Remove the fuel feed hose (A), fuel return hose (B) and brake booster vacuum hose (C).





26. 2006 model: Remove the intake manifold cover.





27. 2006 model: Remove the quick-connect fitting cover (A), then disconnect the fuel feed hose (B) and brake booster vacuum hose (C).








28. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister hose.





29. Attach the chain hoist to the engine as shown. Take care not to damage the rocker arm oil control solenoid (VTEC solenoid valve) and wire harness.





30. Remove the support nut from the left side engine mount bracket.





31. Remove the support nut (A) and four mounting bolts (B), then remove the right side engine mount bracket (C).
32. Check that the engine is completely free of vacuum hoses, fuel and coolant hoses, and electrical wiring.
33. Slowly raise the engine about 150 mm (6 inch). Check once again that all hoses and wires are disconnected from the engine.
34. Raise the engine all the way, and remove it from the vehicle.