Removal and Installation
RemovalSpecial Tools Required
^ Engine hanger plate EQS00BRX0
^ Engine support hanger, A & Reds AAR-T-12566
^ Subframe adapter EQS02C000011 (Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program 888-424-6857)
NOTE: Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
1. Write down the frequencies for the radio's preset buttons. Disconnect the negative (-) cable first, then the positive (+) cable from the battery. Remove the battery.
2. Remove the air cleaner housing (see step 6).
3. Remove the intake duct (see step 7).
4. Remove the battery tray (A).
5. Disconnect the transmission ground cable (B).
6. Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor (A) and the back-up light switch connector (B).
7. Remove the cable bracket (A), then disconnect the cables (B) from the top of the transmission housing. Carefully remove both cables and the bracket together so as not to bend the cables.
8. Carefully remove the slave cylinder so as not to bend the clutch line. Do not operate the clutch pedal once the slave cylinder has been removed.
9. Remove the engine wire harness cover (A) by lifting up on the lock tab (B), then slide the harness forward off the air cleaner housing mounting bracket (C).
10. Remove the water pipe mounting bolt (A), and lower the water pipe slightly. Loosen the air cleaner housing bracket mounting bolt (B), and remove the mounting bolt (C).
11. Remove the brake booster and EVAP line bracket mounting bolts (D), and attach the special tool to the threaded hole (E) in the cylinder head.
12. Install the engine support hanger (A) to the vehicle, and attach the hook to the special tool.
13. Remove the two upper transmission mounting bolts.
14. Remove the transmission mount bracket (A) and transmission mounting bolt (B).
15. Remove the air cleaner bracket (C).
16. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
17. Drain the transmission fluid. Reinstall the drain bolt using a new washer.
18. Remove the splash shield.
19. Remove the driveshafts.
20. Remove the intermediate shaft.
21. For 4WD models, remove the propeller shaft.
22. Remove the front engine mount bracket mounting bolt
23. Remove the three bolts securing the transmission rear mount.
24. Support the subframe with the subframe adapter and a jack.
25. Make reference marks (A) on the front suspension subframe (B) and mounting bolts (C), then remove the front suspension subframe.
26. Remove the clutch cover.
27. Remove the harness clamp (A).
28. Remove the front engine mount (B).
29. Place the transmission jack under the transmission, and remove the four lower transmission mounting bolts.
30. Remove the two lower transmission mounting bolts.
31. Pull the transmission away from the engine until the transmission mainshaft clears the clutch pressure plate, then lower the transmission on the transmission jack.
32. Remove the transmission rear mount (A) and the transmission rear mount bracket (B).
33. Remove the boot (A), the release fork (B), and the release bearing (C) from the transmission (D).
Installation
Special Tools Required
^ Engine hanger plate EQS00BRX0
^ Engine support hanger, A & Reds AAR-T-12566
^ Subframe adapter EQS02C000011 (Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program 888-424-6857)
1. Check that the two dowel pins are installed in the clutch housing.
2. Apply Super High Temp Urea Grease (P/N 08798-9002) to the release fork (A) and the release bearing (B). Install the release fork and the release bearing.
3. Install the transmission rear mount bracket (A) and the transmission rear mount (B).
4. Place the transmission on the transmission jack, and raise it to the engine level.
5. Install the two lower transmission mounting bolts.
6. Install the four lower transmission mounting bolts.
7. Install the front engine mount (A).
8. Install the harness clamp (B).
9. Install the clutch cover.
10. Support the subframe with the subframe adapter and a jack.
11. Install the front suspension subframe (A) in its original position by aligning the marks (B) you made in the removal procedure.
12. Install the three rear mounting bolts for the transmission rear mount.
13. Loosely tighten the front engine mount bracket mounting bolt.
14. Install the intermediate shaft.
15. Install the driveshafts.
16. For 4WD models, install the propeller shaft.
17. Install the transmission mount bracket (A) and the transmission mounting bolt (B).
18. Install the air cleaner bracket (C).
19. Loosen the front engine mount bracket mounting bolt, then tighten the front engine mount bracket mounting bolt.
20. Install the splash shield.
21. Install the two upper transmission mounting bolts.
22. Remove the engine hanger and special tool from engine.
23. Install the brake booster and EVAP line bracket mounting bolts (A) and air cleaner housing bracket mounting bolt (B). Tighten the air cleaner housing bracket mounting bolt (C), and install the water pipe mounting bolt (D).
24. Install the engine harness cover.
25. Apply Super High Temp Urea Grease (P/N 08798-9002) to the end of the cylinder rod. Install the slave cylinder. Take care not to bend the clutch line.
26. Install the cable bracket (A) and cables (B).
27. Connect the vehicle speed sensor (A) and the backup light switch connector (B).
28. Install the transmission ground cable (A).
29. Install the battery tray (B).
30. Install the intake duct (see step 37).
31. Install the air cleaner housing (see step 38).
32. Install the battery. Connect the positive (+) cable first, then the negative (-) cable to the battery.
33. Refill the transmission fluid.
34. Test-drive the vehicle.
35. Check the clutch operation.
36. Check the front wheel alignment.
37. Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter the customer's radio station presets.