Removal

REMOVAL


Engine removal is not required for this procedure.

WARNING: Make sure jacks and safety stands are placed properly and hoist brackets are attached to the correct positions on the engine.

CAUTION:
- Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
- To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the connector portion to avoid damage.
- To avoid damaging the cylinder head, wait until the engine coolant temperature drops below 100°F (38°C) before loosening the retaining bolts.

NOTE:
- Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid Disconnection. Also, be sure that they do not contact other wiring or hoses, or interfere with other parts.
- Inspect the timing belt before removing the cylinder head.
- Turn the crankshaft pulley so that the No. 1 piston is at Top Dead Center (TDC).

1. Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery.

2. Drain the engine coolant.
- Remove the radiator cap to speed draining.

3. Remove the intake air duct and air cleaner housing.

4. Remove the mounting bolt and lock bolt, then remove the Power Steering (P/S) pump belt and pump.

5. Loosen the idler pulley center nut and adjusting bolt, then remove the Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor belt.

6. Loosen the mounting nut and lock bolt, then remove the alternator belt.

7. Remove the P/S pump bracket.





8. Remove the throttle cable by loosening the locknut, then slip the cable end out of the throttle linkage.

NOTE:
- Take care not to bend the cable when removing it. Always replace any kinked cable with a new one.
- Adjust the throttle cable when installing.

9. Relieve fuel pressure.

WARNING: Do not smoke while working on the fuel system. Keep open flame or spark away from the work area. Drain fuel only into an approved container.





10. Remove the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) control canister hose, fuel feed hose and breather hose.

11. Remove the brake booster vacuum hose, fuel return hose and vacuum hose.





12. Remove the water bypass hose and Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) hose.





13. Remove the upper radiator hose, heater hose and water bypass hose.

14. Remove the engine wire harness connectors and wire harness clamps from the cylinder head and the intake manifold.
- Four fuel injector connectors
- Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor connector
- ECT switch connector
- ECT gauge sending unit connector
- Throttle position sensor connector
- Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor connector
- Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor (primary H02S) connector
- secondary heated oxygen sensor (secondary H02S) connector (D16Y7 engine)
- Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve lift sensor connector (D16Y5 engine)
- VTEC solenoid valve connector (D16Y5, D16Y8 engines)
- VTEC pressure switch connector (D16Y5, D16Y8 engines)
- Idle air control (IAC) valve connector

15. Remove the spark plug caps and distributor from the cylinder head.





16. Remove the upper bracket.

NOTE:
- Use a jack to support the engine before the upper bracket is removed.
- Make sure to place a cushion between the oil pan and the jack.





17. Remove the cylinder head cover.

18. Remove the timing belt.





19. Remove the camshaft pulley and back cover.

20. Remove the exhaust manifold.

21. Remove the intake manifold.

22. Remove the cylinder head bolts, then remove the cylinder head.

CAUTION: To prevent warpage, unscrew the bolts in sequence 1/3 turn at a time; repeat the sequence until all bolts are loosened.





CYLINDER HEAD BOLTS LOOSENING SEQUENCE: