Part One
Engine Removal and Installation
*Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program 888-424-6857
Removal
1. Wide - Hood Open Position
1. Remove the clips (A, B).
2. Pull up the left front fender trim (C) by hand to detach the clips (D), then remove the trim.
3. Open the hood, and secure it with hood prop bar in the wide-open position (A).
NOTE: Install the hood prop bar in the wide-open bracket correctly.
2. Fuel Fill Cap
1. Remove the fuel fill cap to relieve the pressure in the fuel tank.
3. HDS DLC - Connection
1. Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (A) located under the driver's side of the dashboard.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
3. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle. If it does not communicate, go to the DLC circuit troubleshooting.
4. Fuel Pump Off
1. From the INSPECTION MENU of the HDS, select Fuel Pump OFF, then start the engine, and let it idle until it stalls.
NOTE:
* Do not allow the engine to idle above 1,000 rpm or the PCM will continue to operate the fuel pump.
* Pending or Confirmed DTC may be set during this procedure. Check for DTCs, and clear them as needed.
2. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
5. Battery Terminal - Disconnection
1. Make sure the ignition switch is in LOCK (0).
2. Disconnect and isolate the negative cable (A) from the battery.
NOTE: Always disconnect the negative side first.
3. Disconnect the positive cable (B) from the battery.
6. Fuel Pressure - Relieving
NOTE: Before you work on the fuel lines and fittings, read the Fuel Line/Quick-Connect Fitting Precautions. Service Precautions
1. Remove the quick-connect fitting cover (A).
2. Check the fuel quick-connect fitting for dirt, and clean it if needed.
3. Place a rag or shop towel (A) over the quick-connect fitting.
4. Disconnect the quick-connect fitting: Hold the connector (A) with one hand, and squeeze the retainer tabs (B) with the other hand to release them from the locking tabs (C). Pull the connector off.
NOTE:
* Be careful not to damage the line (D) or other parts.
* Do not use tools.
* If the connector does not move, keep the retainer tabs pressed down, and alternately pull and push the connector until it comes off easily.
* Do not remove the retainer from the line; once removed, the retainer must be replaced with a new one.
7. Battery
1. Remove the battery setting plate (A) and the battery (B).
8. Air Cleaner Assembly
1. Disconnect the MAF sensor/IAT sensor connector (A).
2. Remove the harness clamp (B).
3. Disconnect the intake air duct (C) and the intake air pipe (D).
4. Remove the air cleaner (E).
9. Intake Air Duct
1. Remove the intake air duct.
10. Intake Air Pipe
1. Remove the intake air pipe.
11. Battery Base Assembly
1. Remove the battery base and the harness clamps.
12. Battery Cable - Disconnection From Fuse/Relay Box
1. Disconnect the cable.
13. PCM Assembly
1. Remove the cover.
2. Disconnect PCM connectors A, B, and C.
NOTE: PCM connectors A, B, and C have symbols (A=(square), B=(triangle), C=(circle)) embossed on them for identification.
3. Remove the PCM (D).
14. Engine Wire Harness Connector - Disconnection
1. Disconnect the connector and remove the harness clamp.
15. Engine Peripheral Hose - Disconnection
1. Disconnect the EVAP canister hose (A) and the brake booster vacuum hose (B).
16. Drive Belt
1. Move the auto-tensioner (A) using the belt tension release tool in the direction of the arrow to relieve tension from the drive belt, then remove the drive belt.
17. Idler Pulley Base Assembly
1. Remove the idler pulley base.
18. Radiator Cap
1. Wait until the engine is cool, then carefully remove the radiator cap.
19. Vehicle Lift
1. Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is securely supported.
20. Front Wheel - Both Side
1. Remove both front wheels.
21. Front Splash Shield
1. Remove the bolts (A), then remove the clips (B) that secure the front inner fender and the front splash shield (C) to the body.
2. From under the front bumper (D), remove the clips (E).
3. From under the body, remove the clips (F), then pull out the front splash shield.
22. Radiator Coolant - Replacement
1. Loosen the drain plug (A), and drain the coolant.
23. Engine Oil - Replacement (Without Front Splash Shield)
1. Remove the drain bolt (A), and drain the engine oil.
2. Reinstall the drain bolt with a new washer (B) and torque to specification.
24. ATF - Replacement
1. Remove the drain plug (A), and drain the ATF.
2. Reinstall the drain plug using a new sealing washer (B).
25. Front Floor Undercover
1. Remove the bolts (A) and the clips (B, C) securing the front floor undercover (D), then remove the front floor undercover.
26. Left Middle Floor Undercover (AWD/4WD)
1. Remove the bolts (A) and clips (B, C), then remove the left middle floor undercover (D).
27. Propeller Shaft Protector No.1 (AWD/4WD)
1. Remove the No. 1 propeller shaft protector (A).
28. Propeller Shaft Protector No.2 (AWD/4WD)
1. Remove the No. 2 propeller shaft protector (A).
29. Propeller Shaft Transmission Side - Disconnection (AWD/4WD)
1. Make reference mark (A) across the No. 1 propeller shaft (B) and the transfer companion flange (C).
2. Remove the No. 1 propeller shaft flange bolts (D).
30. Propeller Shaft Differential Side - Disconnection (AWD/4WD)
1. Make reference mark (A) across the No. 2 propeller shaft (B) and the rear differential companion flange (C).
2. Remove the No. 2 propeller shaft flange bolts (D).