Engine Removal

Engine Removal

Special Tools Required

- Engine Hanger Balance Bar VSB02C000019
- Engine Support Hanger, A and Reds AAR-T1256
- 2008 V6 Attachment Arm SIL02C000033
- Subframe Adapter VSB02C000016
*: Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program, 888-424-6857.

NOTE:

- Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
- To avoid damaging the wiring 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.
- Check the label on the PCM to see if it was made by Keihin or Continental. Refer to the Fuel and Emissions Systems' General Troubleshooting Information for more details Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview.

1. Open the hood, and secure it with the hood support rod (A) in the wide-open position (B).






2. Relieve the fuel pressure Service and Repair.

3. Drain the power steering fluid Testing and Inspection.

4. Remove the bulkhead cover Front Bulkhead Cover Replacement.

5. Remove the cowl cover Service and Repair.

6. Do the battery removal procedure.

7. Remove the engine cover.






8. Remove the air cleaner Service and Repair.

9. Disconnect the engine wire harness (A) and starter cable (B) from the main under-hood fuse box (C), then remove the main under-hood fuse box and the harness clamps (D).






10. Remove the harness clamps (A) and the bolts (B) and loosen the bolt (C), then remove the battery base (D).






11. Remove the shift cable. Do not bend the shift cable excessively:

- 5-speed A/T model.
- 6-speed A/T model.

12. Remove the quick connect fitting cover (A), then disconnect the fuel feed hose (B) Fuel Line/Quick-Connect Fitting Removal.






13. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose (A), the EVAP canister hose (B), and the breather hose (C).





14. Disconnect the EVAP canister purge valve connector (D).

15. Remove the steering joint cover (A).





16. Make a reference mark (B) across the steering joint (C) and the steering gearbox pinion shaft (D). Loosen the steering joint bolt (E), then install the steering wheel holder tool.

17. Remove the steering joint bolt, then disconnect the steering joint from the steering gearbox pinion shaft.

NOTE: Hold the lower slide shaft on the column with a piece of wire (F) between the joint yoke of the lower slide shaft and the joint yoke of the upper shaft to prevent the slider shaft from pulling out.

18. Remove the PCM cover (A).

Keihin PCM





Continental PCM





19. Remove the harness clamps (A), then disconnect the PCM connectors (B) and the engine wire harness connector (C).






20. Remove the drive belt Service and Repair.

21. Disconnect the power steering pump inlet hose (A) and the power steering pump outlet hose (B) from the power steering pump, then plug the power steering hoses and the power steering pump.





22. Remove the power steering hose bracket (C)

23. Wait until the engine is cool, then carefully remove the radiator cap.

24. Raise the vehicle on the lift.

25. Remove the front wheels.

26. Remove the splash shield Service and Repair.

27. Remove the front inner fender Front Inner Fender Replacement.

28. Loosen the drain plug in the radiator, and drain the engine coolant Service and Repair.

29. Drain the engine oil Service and Repair.

30. Drain the ATF:

- 5-speed A/T model ATF Replacement (5-Speed A/T).
- 6-speed A/T model ATF Replacement (6-Speed A/T).

31. Remove exhaust pipe A.





32. Remove the suspension stroke sensor Service and Repair.

33. Separate the stabilizer links from the dampers Service and Repair.

34. Separate the tie-rod end ball joints from the knuckles.

35. Separate the lower arms from the knuckles.

36. Remove the driveshafts Driveshaft Removal. Coat all precision-finished surfaces with new engine oil. Tie plastic bags over the driveshaft ends.

37. Disconnect the power steering fluid hose (A) and the A/T cooler hoses (B), then plug the lines and the hoses.






38. Disconnect the PSP switch connector (A) and remove the heat shield bolt (B).





39. Lower the vehicle on the lift.

40. Remove the radiator Radiator Replacement.

41. Disconnect the A/C compressor clutch connector (A), then remove the A/C compressor (B) without disconnecting the A/C hoses. Do not bend the A/C hoses excessively.

NOTE: Hang the A/C compressor with a wire tie.






42. Disconnect the heater hoses (A).






43. Remove the bolt (A) securing the connector bracket (B) from the front cylinder head; use the bracket bolt hole (C) to attach the engine hanger balance bar front arm.






44. Remove the bolt (A) securing the harness bracket (B) from the rear cylinder head; use the bracket bolt hole (C) to attach the 2008 V6 attachment arm.






45. Install the engine hanger balance bar (VSB02C000019). Attach the front arm (A) to the front cylinder head with a 10 mm (0.39 in) spacer (B) and a 10 x 1.25 mm bolt (C). Remove the rear arm from the engine hanger balance bar, then install the 2008 V6 attachment arm (SIL02C000033). Attach the 2008 V6 attachment arm to the rear cylinder head with a 10 mm (0.39 in) spacer (D) and an 8 x 1.25 mm bolt (E).





46. Remove the hood opener cable clip (F). Install the engine support hanger (AAR-T1256) onto the vehicle as shown, and attach the hook to the slotted hole in the engine hanger balance bar. Tighten the wing nut (G) by hand, and lift and support the engine/transmission.

NOTE:

- Be careful when working around the windshield.
- Be careful not to damage the hood opener cable when installing the engine support hanger at the front bulkhead.
- AAR-T1256 two sets required for stacking additional cross section bar.

47. Remove the front engine mount stop (A), then remove the front engine mount mounting bolt (B).





48. Disconnect the front engine mount actuator connector (C) and remove the clamp (D) from the front subframe.

49. Raise the vehicle on the lift.

50. With headlight leveling system: Disconnect the front suspension stroke sensor connector (A), and remove the harness clamps (B).






51. Remove the lower transmission mount mounting bolts (A) and the ground cable (B).

5-speed A/T model





6-speed A/T model





52. Remove the rear engine mount base mounting bolts (A) and disconnect the rear engine mount actuator connector (B).






53. Attach the subframe adapter (VSB02C000016) to the front subframe by looping the belt (A) over the front of the front subframe (B), then secure the belt with its stop (C).





54. Raise the transmission jack and line up the slots in the subframe adapter arms with the bolt holes on the jack base, then securely attach them with four bolts.

55. 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).






56. Lower the vehicle on the lift.

57. Attach a chain hoist (A) to the engine hanger (B) and the transmission hanger (C), then lift the engine/transmission until it's securely supported by the chain hoist and remove the engine support hanger, the engine hanger balance bar, and the engine hanger adapter set.






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






59. Check that the engine/transmission is completely free of the vacuum hoses, the fuel hoses, the coolant hoses, and the electrical wiring.

60. Slowly lower the engine/transmission about 150 mm (5.91 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 and support it.

61. Disconnect the chain hoist from the engine/transmission.

62. Raise the vehicle, and remove the engine/transmission from under the vehicle.