Engine Removal

Engine Removal

Special Tools Required
^ Universal eyelet 07AAK-SNAA120
^ 1.8 support eyelet 07AAK-SNAA400
^ 1.8 support bolt 07AAK-SNAA500
^ Front subframe adapter VSB02C000016 *
^ 2006 Civic engine hanger VSB02C000025 *
^ Engine support hanger, A and Reds AAR-T-12566 *

*: Available through Honda 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. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio, or the navigation system, then write down the customer's audio presets.





2. Secure the hood in the wide open position (support rod in the lower hole).
3. Relieve the fuel pressure.
4. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then disconnect the positive cable.
5. Remove the battery.
6. Remove the air cleaner housing assembly.
7. Remove the cowl cover and under-cowl panel.





8. Remove the injector cover.





9. Remove the quick-connect fitting cover (A), then disconnect the fuel feed hose.





10. Remove the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister hose (A), brake booster vacuum hose (B), and power steering (P/S) hose clamp (C).





11. Remove the battery cables (A) from the under-hood fuse/relay box.
12. Remove the harness clamps (B).





13. Remove the engine control module (ECM)/powertrain control module (PCM) cover (A), then remove the three bolts (B) securing the ECM/PCM.





14. Disconnect the ECM/PCM connectors (A) and the engine wire harness connectors (B).
15. Remove the harness clamps (C).





16. M/T model: Remove the two bolts (A) securing the harness holder, then remove the harness clamp (B).
17. M/T model: Remove the shift cable.
18. M/T model: Remove the clutch slave cylinder, and the clutch line bracket mounting bolt.
19. Remove the drive belt.
20. Remove the radiator cap.
21. Raise the vehicle on the hoist to full height.
22. Remove the front wheels.





23. Remove the splash shield.
24. Loosen the drain plug in the radiator, and drain the engine coolant.
25. Drain the engine oil.
26. Drain the transmission fluid.





27. Remove exhaust pipe A.
28. A/T model: Remove the shift cable.
29. Separate the stabilizer links.
30. Separate the knuckles from the lower arms.
31. Remove the driveshafts. Coat all precision-finished surfaces with clean engine oil. Tie plastic bags over the driveshaft ends.





32. Remove the power steering (P/S) pump without disconnecting the P/S hoses from the pump.





33. Unclamp the power steering fluid line clamp (A) on the front subframe, and remove the P/S line mounting bolts (B).





34. Remove the steering gearbox mounting bolt (A), then remove the steering gearbox stiffener (B).
35. Remove the steering gearbox bracket (C).





36. Remove the steering gearbox mounting bolts (A), then remove the steering gearbox stiffener (B).
37. Lower the vehicle on the hoist.
38. Remove the radiator.





39. Disconnect the A/C compressor clutch connector (A), then remove the harness clamp (B).
40. Remove the A/C compressor (C) without disconnecting the A/C hoses.





41. Remove the heater hoses.





42. Remove the air cleaner housing mounting bracket (A), and install support eyelet (B) behind the breather pipe (C) and down to the threaded hole (D) on the cylinder head.





43. Attach the support eyelet (A) to the cylinder head with the support bolt (B). Tighten the bolt by hand.





44. Install the front leg assembly (A), hook (B), and wing nut (C) from an A and Reds engine support hanger (AAR-T-12566) onto the engine hanger. Carefully position the engine hanger on the vehicle, and attach the hook to the slotted hole in the support eyelet (D). Tighten the wing nut by hand to lift and support the engine/transmission assembly.

NOTE: Use care when working around the windshield.

45. Raise the hoist to full height.





46. Remove the lower torque rod.





47. Note the reference marks (A) on both sides of the subframe that line up with the body (B).





48. Loosen the mid-stiffener mounting bolts (A) on both sides.





49. Attach the subframe adapter (A) to the subframe and hang the belt of the subframe adapter over the front of the subframe, then secure the belt with its stop.
50. Raise the jack and line up the slots in the arms with the bolt holes on the corner of the jack base, then attach them with bolts securely.





51. Remove the subframe.
52. Lower the vehicle on the hoist.





53. Remove the ground cable (A), then install the special tool with a 10 x 1.25 x 20 mm bolt (B).





54. Attach a chain hoist (A) to the special tool (B) and transmission hook (C). Lift up on the engine/transmission assembly until it's securely supported by the chain hoist, and remove the engine support hanger from the engine and vehicle.





55. Remove the side engine mount bracket mounting bolt and nut.





56. Remove the transmission mounting bolt and nuts (A).
57. Remove the ground cable (B).
58. Check that the engine/transmission is completely free of vacuum hoses, fuel and coolant hoses, and electrical wiring.
59. Slowly lower the engine/transmission assembly about 150 mm (6 inch). Check once again that all hoses and electrical wiring are disconnected and free from the engine/transmission, then lower it all the way.
60. Disconnect the chain hoist from the engine/transmission assembly.
61. Raise the vehicle all the way, and remove the engine/transmission assembly from under the vehicle.