Engine Removal

Engine Removal

Special Tools Required

- Engine support hanger, A and Reds AAR-T1256*
- Engine hanger balance bar VSB02C000019*
- Front subframe adapter VSB02C000016*
*: Available through the Acura 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. Disconnect the support struts from both sides of the pivot ball (bolted to the hood). Secure the hood in a vertical position. Install the left side pivot ball into the lower threaded hole.
NOTE: Do not attempt to close the hood with the support strut in the vertical position, as it will damage the support strut and hood.

2. Relieve the fuel pressure. Service and Repair

3. Remove the engine compartment covers. Service and Repair






4. Remove the intake air separator.

5. Do the battery removal procedure. Removal and Replacement

6. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Service and Repair






7. Remove the harness clamp (A) from the battery base (B).

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






9. Remove the strut brace. Frame Brace Replacement

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






11. Remove the bolts (A) securing the powertrain control module (PCM).






12. Disconnect the PCM connectors (A) and the engine wire harness connector (B), and remove the harness clamps (C) and the bracket (D).






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






14. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose (A), the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister hose (B), and the breather hose (C), and remove the harness clamp (D).

15. Remove the shift cable. Service and Repair Do not bend the shift cable excessively.

16. Remove the drive belt. Service and Repair

17. Remove the steering wheel. Steering Wheel Removal






18. Remove the steering joint cover (A).

19. Make a reference mark (B) across the steering joint (C) and the steering gearbox pinion shaft (D). Loosen the upper steering joint bolt (E) and remove the lower steering joint bolt (F), then disconnect the steering joint from the steering gearbox pinion shaft.

20. 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 shield. Front Splash Shield Replacement

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

25. Drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF). ATF Replacement

26. Drain the engine oil. Service and Repair

27. Remove the damper fork. Front Lower Arm Removal/Installation

28. Separate the tie-rod end ball joints from the knuckles. EPS Steering Gearbox Removal/Installation

29. Separate the knuckles from the suspension lower arms. Front Lower Arm Removal/Installation

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






31. Remove exhaust pipe A.

32. Lower the vehicle on the lift.






33. Remove the ground cable (A).

34. Disconnect the ATF cooler hose (B) from the transmission, then plug the ATF cooler hose and the line.






35. Disconnect the heater hoses.

36. Remove the radiator. Service and Repair






37. Disconnect the A/C compressor clutch connector (A), and remove the harness clamp (B).

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






39. Remove the connector bracket from the front cylinder head; use the bracket bolt hole to attach the engine hanger balance bar front arm.






40. Disconnect the vacuum hose (A), then remove the engine mount control solenoid valve bracket from the rear cylinder head; use the bracket bolt hole to attach the engine hanger balance bar rear arm.






41. Lift and support the engine with the engine support hanger (AAR-T1256) and the engine hanger balance bar (VSB02C000019). Attach the front arm (A) to the front cylinder head with a spacer (B) and a 10 x 1.25 mm bolt (C). Attach the rear arm (D) to the rear cylinder head with a spacer (E) and a 8 x 1.25 mm bolt (F).






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






43. Remove the rear engine mount stop (A), then remove the rear engine mount bolt (B).






44. Disconnect the electrical power steering (EPS) motor angle sensor 6P connector (A).

45. Disconnect the EPS motor 3P connector (B) by pushing the lock (C) and pulling down the lever (D). Wrap the connectors with vinyl tape to avoid the contamination from grease or water.

46. Raise the vehicle on the lift.






47. Disconnect the ground cable connector at the front of the front subframe.






48. Remove the subframe middle mount.






49. Disconnect the EPS subharness 6P connector (A). Wrap the connectors with vinyl tape to avoid the contamination from grease or water.






50. Remove the nuts securing the lower transmission mount.






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

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






53. Remove the front subframe.

54. Lower the vehicle on the lift.






55. Attach a chain hoist (A) to the engine hook (B) and the transmission hook (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 balance bar.






56. Remove the mounting bolts from the upper half of the side engine mount bracket.






57. Remove the harness clamp (A), then remove the upper transmission mount bracket mounting bolts and nut.
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.

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

59. Slowly lower the engine/transmission about 150 mm (6 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.

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

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