Engine Removal
Engine MechanicalEngine Assembly
Engine Removal
Special Tools Required
^ Engine support hanger, A and Reds AAR-T-12566
^ Engine hanger balance bar VSB02C000019
^ Engine hanger adapter VSB02C000014
^ Front subframe adapter VSB02BXO
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 wire 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. Secure the hood in the wide open position by using the support rod as shown.
2. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the audio system and the navigation system (if equipped), then write down the audio presets.
3. Drain the power steering system fluid.
4. Relieve the fuel pressure.
5. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery first, then disconnect the positive cable.
6. Remove the battery.
7. Remove the engine cover.
8. Disconnect the breather pipe (A), then remove the intake air duct (B).
9. Remove the harness clamps (A), then remove the battery tray (B).
10. Remove the harness bracket (C).
11. Remove the three mounting bolts (D), and loosen the mounting bolt (E), then remove the battery base (F).
12. Remove the ground cable (A), harness clamp (B), and starter cable (C).
13. Remove the shift cable. Do not bend the shift cable excessively.
14. Remove the quick-connect fitting cover (A), then disconnect the fuel feed hose (B).
15. Remove the brake booster vacuum hose (A), evaporative emission (EVAP) canister hose (B), and the EVAP canister purge valve joint (C).
16. Remove the driver's side console lower panel, and pull the carpet to expose the steering joint cover.
17. Remove the steering wheel.
18. Remove the steering joint cover (A).
19. Make a reference mark (B) across the steering joint and gearbox pinion shaft. Remove the steering joint bolt (C), and disconnect the steering joint from the steering gearbox pinion shaft (D).
20. Remove the coolant reservoir, without disconnecting hoses.
21. Remove the bolt (A) securing the washer tank, then remove the powertrain control module (PCM) cover (B).
22. Remove the harness clamps (A), then disconnect the PCM connectors (B), accelerator pedal position APP) sensor connector (C), and engine wire harness connectors (D) on the right side of the engine compartment.
23. Remove the harness clamps (A), then remove the alternator cable (B).
24. Remove the power steering (P/S) pump outlet hose (A) from the P/S pump (B).
25. Remove the P/S hose clamp (C).
26. Remove the drive belt.
27. Remove the radiator cap.
28. Raise the vehicle on the lift to full height.
29. Remove the front wheels.
30. Remove the splash shield.
31. Loosen,the drain plug in the radiator, and drain the engine coolant.
32. Drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF).
33. Drain the engine oil.
34. Remove the front subframe stiffener.
35. Remove exhaust pipe A.
36. Make a reference mark (A) on the propeller shaft (B) and transfer companion flange (C), then separate the propeller shaft from the transfer companion flange (4WD).
37. Remove the transfer assembly (4WD).
38. Separate the stabilizer links from the dampers.
39. Separate the tie-rod end ball joints from the knuckles.
40. Separate the knuckles from the suspension lower arm ball joints.
41. Remove the driveshafts. Coat all precision-finished surfaces with new engine oil. Tie plastic bags over the driveshaft ends.
42. Remove the P/S hose, then plug the line and the hose.
43. Disconnect the power steering pressure switch connector.
44. Remove the transmission lower front mount nuts and transmission lower rear mount nuts.
45. Disconnect the active control engine mount (ACM) actuator connector (A) from the rear engine mount, then remove the harness clamp (B). Remove the bolt (C) securing the P/S line (J35Z1 engine).
46. Remove the rear engine mount bolts.
47. Remove the A/C compressor without disconnecting the A/C hoses.
48. Disconnect the ACM actuator connector (A) from the front engine mount, then remove the harness clamp (B) (J35Z1 engine).
49. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
50. Remove the heater hoses.
51. Remove the upper radiator hose (A), and the lower radiator hose (B).
52. Remove the ground cable.
53. Remove the ATF cooler hoses from the transmission, then plug the ATF cooler hoses and lines.
54. Remove the radiator.
55. Hang the A/C compressor with a rope as shown.
56. Remove the connector bracket from the front cylinder head; use the bracket bolt hole to attach engine hanger balance bar front arm.
57. Remove the harness clamp bracket from the rear cylinder head; use the bracket bolt hole to attach engine hanger balance bar rear arm.
58. Install the engine hanger balance bar (VSB02C000019); attach the front arm (A) to the front cylinder head with a spacer and the 10 mm bolt, and attach the rear arm (B) to the rear cylinder head with the 8 mm bolt.
59. Install the engine hanger adapters (VSB02C000014) on the ends of the support beams of the engine support hanger (AAR-T-12566). Install the engine support hanger and adapters to the vehicle, and attach the hook to the slotted hole in the engine hanger balance bar. Torque the wing nut (C) by hand to lift and support the engine.
60. Remove the front engine mount nut (J35A9 engine).
61. Remove the front engine mount stop (A), then remove the front engine mount bolt (B) (J35Z1 engine).
62. Make sure the hoist brackets are positioned properly. Raise the vehicle on the lift to full height.
63. Make the appropriate reference marks (A) at both ends of the front subframe (B) that line up with the edge (C) of the body.
64. Loosen the four bolts (A) holding the adjustable arms (B) of the front subframe adapter (VSB02BX0) to its center plate.
65. Line up the slots in the arms with the bolt holes on the corner of the jack base, then attach the front subframe adapter to the jack base with the bolts (A) that came with the jack. Torque all bolts securely.
66. Raise the jack to vehicle height, then attach the front subframe adapter to the front subframe using the subframe stiffener mounting bolts (B) and bolt holes.
67. Remove the bolt retainers from both ends of the subframe.
68. Remove the six 12 x 1.25 mm bolts (A) securing the subframe stiffeners (B), the four subframe mounting bolts (C), and the stiffeners, then lower the front subframe (D).
69. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
70. Attach a chain hoist (A) to the engine hook (B) and the transmission hook (C), then lift up the engine/transmission until it is securely supported by the chain hoist, and remove the engine support hanger and engine hanger adapters.
71. Remove the mounting bolts from the upper half of the side engine mount bracket.
72. Check that the engine/transmission is completely free of vacuum hoses, fuel and coolant hoses, and electrical wiring.
73. Slowly lower the engine/transmission about 150 mm (6 in.). Check once again that all hoses and wires are disconnected and free from the engine/transmission.
74. Lower the engine/transmission all the way. Remove the chain hoist from the engine/transmission.
75. Raise the vehicle all the way on the lift, and remove the engine/transmission from under the vehicle.