Engine Removal
Engine Removal
Special Tools Required
- 2008 V6 attachment arm SIL02C000033
- Front subframe adapter EQS02BMDXSB0
- Engine support hanger, A and Reds AAR-T1256
- Engine hanger balance bar VSB02C000019
- Engine hanger adapter set VSB02C000024 These special tools are available through the Honda Tool and Equipment program.
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 the fuel pressure. Service and Repair
3. Drain the power steering system fluid, then plug the fluid reservoir and the return hose. Service and Repair
4. Do the battery removal procedure. Removal and Replacement
5. Remove the engine cover.
6. Disconnect the breather pipe (A), then remove the air intake duct (B).
7. Remove the harness clamps (A), then remove the battery base (B).
8. Remove the ground cable (A), the harness clamps (B) and the starter motor cable (C).
9. Remove the shift cable. Automatic Transmission Removal
10. Remove the quick-connect fitting cover (A), then disconnect the fuel feed hose (B). Fuel Line/Quick-Connect Fitting Removal
11. Remove the transfer breather tube box (A) and disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose (B).
12. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister hose (C), then remove the purge joint (D).
13. Remove the steering wheel. Steering Wheel Removal
14. Remove the steering joint cover (A).
15. 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).
16. Remove the alternator cable (A) from the under-hood fuse/relay box.
17. Disconnect the harness connectors (B).
18. Remove the coolant reservoir from the bracket.
19. Remove the powertrain control module (PCM) cover.
20. Remove the harness clamps (A), then disconnect the two PCM connectors (B).
21. Remove the drive belt. Service and Repair
22. Remove the power steering (P/S) pump inlet hose (A) and the P/S pump outlet hose (B) from the P/S pump, then plug the P/S lines and the P/S pump.
23. Remove the P/S hose clamp (C) from the cylinder head cover.
24. Remove the radiator cap.
25. Raise the vehicle on the lift to full height.
26. Remove the front wheels.
27. Remove the splash shield.
28. Loosen the drain plug in the radiator, and drain the engine coolant. Service and Repair
29. Drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF). ATF Replacement
30. Drain the engine oil. Service and Repair
31. Remove the front subframe stiffener.
32. Remove exhaust pipe A.
33. Separate the stabilizer links from the dampers. Front Stabilizer Link Removal/Installation
34. Separate the tie-rod end ball joints from the knuckles. Front Knuckle/Hub/Wheel Bearing Replacement
35. Separate the knuckles from the lower arms. Front Knuckle/Hub/Wheel Bearing Replacement
36. Remove the driveshafts. Front Driveshaft Removal Coat all precision-finished surfaces with clean engine oil. Tie plastic bags over the driveshaft ends.
37. Remove the propeller shaft from the transfer shaft flange. Propeller Shaft Removal
38. Remove the transfer assembly. Transfer Assembly Removal
39. Disconnect the P/S hose (A), then plug the line and the hose.
40. Unclamp the power steering fluid line clamp (B) on the front subframe.
41. Disconnect the power steering pressure switch connector.
42. Remove the transmission lower front mount nuts and the transmission lower rear mount nuts.
43. Remove the rear mount bolts.
44. Remove the A/C compressor without disconnecting the A/C hoses. Do not bend the A/C hoses excessively.
45. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
46. Disconnect the heater hoses.
47. Disconnect the upper radiator hose (A) and the lower radiator hose (B).
48. Disconnect the ATF cooler hoses from the transmission, then plug the ATF cooler hoses and lines.
49. Remove the radiator. Service and Repair
50. Remove the connector bracket from the front cylinder head; use the bracket bolt hole to attach the engine hanger balance bar front arm.
51. Remove the harness clamp bracket from the rear cylinder head; use the bracket bolt hole to attach the 2008 V6 attachment arm (SIL02C000033).
52. 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.
53. Lift and support the engine with the A and Reds engine support hanger (AAR-T1256) and engine balance bar (VSB02C000019). Attach the front arm (A) to a front cylinder head with a spacer (B) and the 10 x 1.25 mm bolt (C). Remove the rear arm from the balance bar, and install the 2008 V6 attachment arm (SIL02C000033), then attach the 2008 V6 attachment arm to the rear cylinder head with a 8 x 1.25 mm bolt (D).
54. Remove the front engine mount stop (A), then remove the front engine mount bolt (B).
55. Raise the vehicle on the lift to full height.
56. Note the reference marks (A) on the body across the marks (B) on the edge of the front subframe (C).
57. Loosen the four bolts (A) holding the adjustable arms (B) of the front subframe adapter to its center plate.
58. 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.
59. Raise the jack to vehicle height, then attach the front subframe adapter to the front subframe using the subframe stiffener mounting bolts (C) and the bolt holes.
60. Remove the bolt retainers from both ends of the subframe.
61. 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).
62. Lower the vehicle and attach a chain hoist (A) to the engine hook (B) and the transmission hook (C). Lift up the engine/transmission assembly until it is securely supported by the chain hoist. Remove the engine support hanger then the engine hanger balance bar from the engine and vehicle.
63. Remove the mounting bolts from the upper half of the side engine mount bracket.
64. Check that the engine/transmission is completely free of vacuum hoses, fuel hose, coolant hoses, and electrical wiring.
65. Slowly lower the engine/transmission assembly about 150 mm (6 in.). Check once again that all the hoses and the electrical wiring are disconnected and free from the engine/transmission, then lower it all the way.
66. Disconnect the chain hoist lift the engine/transmission assembly.
67. Raise the vehicle all the way, and remove the engine/transmission assembly from under the vehicle.
