Engine Removal
Engine RemovalSpecial Tools Required
^ Universal eyelet 07AAK-SNAA120
^ Engine hanger/adapter VSB02C000015
^ Engine support hanger, A & Reds AAR-T-12566
^ Subframe adapter VSB02C000016
These special tools are available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program, 1-888-424-6857.
NOTE:
^ Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
^ To avoid damaging the wires 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. Remove the hood.
2. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the audio system.
3. Relieve the fuel pressure.
4. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery first, then disconnect the positive cable.
5. Disconnect the mass air flow (MAF) sensor/intake air temperature (IAT) sensor connector (A).
6. Remove the vacuum hose (B) and breather pipe (C), then remove the air intake duct (D).
7. Remove the battery.
8. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
9. Remove the harness clamps (A).
10. Remove the four bolts (B), and loosen the bolt (C) securing the battery base, then remove the battery base (D).
11. Remove the battery cables (A) and harness clamps (B) from the under-hood fuse/relay box.
12. Remove the under-hood fuse/relay box from the bracket, then remove the ground cable (C).
13. Remove the quick-connect fitting cover (A), then disconnect the fuel feed hose.
14. Remove the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister hose (A) and brake booster vacuum hose (B).
15. Disconnect the engine control module (ECM)/powertrain control module (PCM) connectors (A) and the ECM/PCM wire harness connector (B), then remove the bolt (C).
16. Remove the harness clamps (A), accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor connector (B) and grommet (C), then pull the engine wire harness through the bulkhead.
17. M/T model: Remove the clutch slave cylinder and clutch line bracket mounting bolt.
18. M/T model: Remove the shift cables.
19. Remove the drive belt.
20. Remove the receiver line from the clamps (A).
21. Remove the power steering (P/S) pump without disconnecting the P/S hoses from the pump.
22. Remove the P/S hose from the bracket on the cylinder head cover.
23. Remove the radiator cap.
24. Raise the vehicle on the lift to full height.
25. Remove the front wheels.
26. Remove the splash shield.
27. Loosen the drain plug in the radiator, and drain the engine coolant.
28. Drain the transmission fluid.
29. Drain the engine oil.
30. Disconnect the air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor connector (A) and the secondary heated oxygen sensor (secondary HO2S) connector (B), then remove the three way catalytic converter (TWC) assembly (C).
31. Disconnect the stabilizer links.
32. Disconnect the suspension lower arm ball joints.
33. Remove the driveshafts. Coat all precision-finished surfaces with clean engine oil. Tie plastic bags over the driveshaft ends.
34. A/T model: Remove the shift cable.
35. 4WD model: Remove the propeller shaft from the transfer assembly.
36. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
37. A/T model: Remove the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) cooler hoses (A) and ATF filter mounting bolt (B).
38. Remove the upper radiator hose (A) and heater hoses (B).
39. Clean any dirt off the quick connector (A), thermostat cover, and lower radiator hose.
40. Pull out the lock (B) by hand, then wiggle the quick connector loose, and remove it from the thermostat cover. Do not use any tools to remove the quick connector.
41. Remove the purge joint pipe (A), then attach the engine hanger/adapter (VSBO2C000015) to the threaded hole in the cylinder head.
42. Install the front leg assembly (A), hook (B), and wing nut (C) onto the engine support hanger (AAR-T-12566). Carefully position the engine support hanger on the vehicle, and attach the hook to the slotted hole in the engine hanger/adapter. Tighten the wing nut by hand to lift and support the engine/transmission.
43. Raise the vehicle on the lift to full height.
44. Remove the rear mount mounting bolts.
45. Remove the front mount mounting bolt.
46. Make the appropriate reference lines at positions (A) and (B) that line up with the center of each subframe mounting bolt (C).
47. Attach the subframe adapter (VSBO2C000016) to the subframe by hanging the belt (A) over the front of the subfame (B), then secure the belt with its stop (C).
48. 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 the bolts securely.
49. Remove the four subframe mounting bolts, then lower the subframe.
50. Remove the A/C compressor without disconnecting the A/C hoses.
51. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
52. Install the universal eyelet (07AAK-SNAAl20) to the side engine mount bracket with 5 mm (0.2 in.) spacer.
53. A/T model: Remove the engine wire harness bracket mount bolts (A), then harness clamps (B).
54. Attach the chain hoist to the engine/transmission as shown.
55. Remove the engine support hanger from the vehicle.
56. M/T model: Remove the transmission mount bracket support bolt and nuts.
57. A/T model: Remove the transmission mount bracket support bolt and nuts.
58. Remove the upper engine mount bracket bolt and nut.
59. Check that the engine/transmission is completely free of vacuum hoses, fuel and coolant hoses, and electrical wiring.
60. Slowly lower the engine about 150 mm (6 in.). Check once again that all hoses and wires are disconnected from the engine/transmission.
61. Lower the engine/transmission all the way. Remove the chain hoist, universal eyelet and engine hanger/adapter.
NOTE: Carefully position the A/C compressor.
62. Raise the vehicle all the way, then remove the engine/transmission from under the vehicle.