Engine Removal

Engine Removal

Special Tools Required
^ Front subframe adapter EQS02BMDXSB0
^ Engine support hanger, A and Reds AAR-T-12566
^ Engine hanger balance bar VSB02C000019
^ Engine hanger adapter set VSB02C000024

These special tools are available through Honda Tool and Equipment program, 1-888-424-6857.

NOTE:
^ Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
^ To avoid damage, 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, hoses, or interfere with other parts.

1. Secure the hood in the wide open position (position the support rod in the lower hole).





2. Relieve fuel pressure.
3. Drain the power steering system fluid, then plug the fluid reservoir and return hose.
4. Remove the bulkhead cover.
5. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the audio unit and navigation system, then write down the audio presets.
6. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery first, then the positive cable.
7. Remove the battery.
8. Remove the engine cover.





9. Remove the breather pipe (A), then remove the air intake duct (B).





10. Remove the harness clamps (A), then remove the battery base (B),





11. Remove the ground cable (A), harness clamp (B) and starter motor cable (C).





12. Remove the shift cable.
13. Remove the quick-connect fitting cover (A), then disconnect the fuel feed hose.





14. Remove the transfer breather tube box (A) and brake booster vacuum hose (B).





15. Remove evaporative emission (EVAP) canister hose (C), then remove the purge joint (D).
16. Remove the steering wheel.
17. Remove the steering joint cover (A).





18. Make a reference mark (B) across the steering joint and steering gearbox pinion shaft. Remove the steering joint bolt (C), and loosen the steering joint bolt (D), then disconnect the steering joint from the steering gearbox pinion shaft (E).
19. Remove the alternator cable (A) from the underhood fuse/relay box.





20. Disconnect the harness connectors (B).
21. Remove the radiator reserve tank from the bracket.
22. Remove the powertrain control module (PCM) cover.





23. Remove the harness clamps (A), then disconnect the two PCM connectors (B).





24. Remove the drive belt.
25. Remove the power steering (P/S) pump inlet hose (A) and P/S pump outlet hose (B) from the P/S pump, then plug the P/S lines and P/S pump.





26. Remove the P/S hose clamp (C) from the cylinder head cover.
27. Remove the radiator cap.
28. Raise the vehicle on the hoist 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. Separate the stabilizer links from the dampers.
37. Separate the tie-rod end ball joints from the knuckles.
38. Separate the knuckles from the lower arms.
39. Remove the driveshafts. Coat all precision-finished surfaces with clean engine oil. Tie plastic bags over the driveshaft ends.
40. Remove the propeller shaft from the transfer shaft flange.
41. Remove the transfer assembly.
42. Remove the P/S hose (A), then plug the line and hose.





43. Unclamp the power steering fluid line clamp (B) on the front subframe.
44. Disconnect the power steering pressure switch connector.





45. Remove the transmission lower front mount nuts and transmission lower rear mount nuts.





46. Remove the rear mount bolts.





47. Remove the A/C compressor without disconnecting the A/C hoses.





48. Lower the vehicle on the hoist.
49. Remove the heater hoses.





50. Remove the upper radiator hose (A) and lower radiator hose (B).





51. Remove the ATF cooler hoses from the transmission, then plug the ATF cooler hoses and lines.





52. Remove the radiator.
53. Remove the connector bracket from the front cylinder head; use the bracket bolt hole to attach the engine balancer bar front arm.





54. Remove the harness clamp bracket from the rear cylinder head; use the bracket bolt hole to attach the engine balancer bar rear arm.





55. Remove the service caps (A) for the front damper flange nuts from the cowl cover (B). Position the engine hanger adapters (VSB02C000024) with the "FRONT" mark facing forward over the damper flange nuts.





56. Install the engine balancer bar (VSB02C000019); attach the front arm (A) to the front cylinder head with a spacer (B) and 10 x 1.25 mm bolt (C), attach the rear arm (D) to the rear cylinder head with 8 x 1.25 mm bolt (E).





57. Install the engine support hanger (AAR-T-12566) to the vehicle, and attach the hook to the slotted hole in the engine balancer bar. Tighten the wing nut (F) by hand to lift and support the engine/transmission assembly.
58. Remove the front engine mount nut and discard.





59. Raise the vehicle on the hoist to full height.
60. Note the reference marks (A) on the body across the marks (B) on the edge of the front subframe (C).





61. Loosen the four bolts (A) holding the adjustable arms (B) of the front subframe adapter to its center plate.





62. Line up the slots in the arms with the bolt holes on the corner of the jack base, then attach the front subframe adapter (A) to the jack base with the bolts (B) that came with the jack. Tighten all bolts securely.





63. Raise the jack to vehicle height, then attach the front subframe adapter to the front subframe using the subframe stiffener mounting bolts (C) and bolt holes.
64. Remove the bolt retainers from both ends of the subframe.





65. 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).





66. Lower the vehicle and attach a chain hoist (A) to the engine hook (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.





67. Remove the mounting bolts from the upper half of the side engine mount bracket.





68. Check that the engine/transmission is completely free of vacuum hoses, fuel and coolant hoses, and electrical wiring.
69. Slowly lower the engine/transmission assembly about 150 mm (6 in.). Check once again that all hoses and electrical wiring are disconnected and free from the engine/transmission, then lower it ail the way.
70. Disconnect the chain hoist from the engine/transmission assembly.
71. Raise the vehicle all the way, and remove the engine/transmission assembly from under the vehicle.