Transmission Removal

Transmission Removal

Special Tools Required
^ Engine hanger adapter, 2.0 to 2.4 liter VSB02C000015
^ Engine hanger VSB02C000018
^ 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 intake manifold cover.
3. Remove the air cleaner housing.
4. Remove the intake air duct.





5. Remove the battery tray (A).
6. Disconnect the transmission ground cable (B).





7. Disconnect the back-up light switch connector (A) and Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) connector (B).





8. 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.





9. Remove the harness clip.





10. Carefully remove the slave cylinder and clutch line bracket so as not to bend the clutch line. Do not operate the clutch pedal once the slave cylinder has been removed.





11. 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).





12. Attach the special tool to the threaded hole in the cylinder head.





13. Install the engine hanger (A) and the engine support hanger (B) to the vehicle, then attach the hook to the special tool.





14. Remove the two upper transmission mounting bolts.





15. Remove the transmission mount bracket (A) and transmission mounting bolt (B).
16. Remove the air cleaner bracket (C).
17. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
18. Drain the transmission fluid. Reinstall the drain bolt with a new washer.





19. Remove the splash shield.
20. Remove the Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) assembly.
21. Remove the driveshafts.
22. Remove the intermediate shaft.





23. Remove the front engine mount bracket mounting bolt.





24. Remove the three bolts securing the transmission rear mount.





25. Support the subframe with the subframe adapter and a jack.





26. Make reference marks (A) on the front suspension subframe (B) and mounting bolts (C), then remove the front suspension subframe.





27. Remove the clutch cover.





28. Remove the front engine mount.





29. Place the transmission jack under the transmission, and remove the transmission mounting bolts.
30. Pull the transmission away from the engine until the transmission mainshaft clears the clutch pressure plate, then lower the transmission on the transmission jack.





31. Remove the transmission rear mount (A) and the transmission rear mount bracket (B).





32. Remove the boot (A), the release fork (B), and the release bearing (C) from the transmission (D).