Engine Removal

Engine Removal

Special Tools Required

- Universal eyelet 07AAK-SNAA120
- 1.8 support bolt 07AAK-SNAA500
- RDX engine support eyelet 07AAK-SNAA600
- RDX engine support mount pads 07AAK-STKA120
- Front subframe adapter VSB02C000016*
- Engine support hanger, A and Reds AAR-T-1256*
* Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program.

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.

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

2. Relieve the fuel pressure. Service and Repair

3. Do the battery terminal disconnect procedure. Procedures

4. Remove the battery.

5. Remove the air cleaner housing assembly. Service and Repair






6. Remove the relay block (A) and the harness clamps (B).

7. Loosen the lower bolts (C), and remove the upper bolts (D), then remove the battery base (E).






8. Remove the charge air cooler cover (A), then remove the charge air cooler cover front bracket (B).






9. Remove the air bypass outlet pipe (A).






10. Remove the battery cables (A) from the under-hood fuse/relay box.

11. Disconnect the harness connector (B).






12. Disconnect the powertrain control module (PCM) connectors (A) and the engine wire harness connector (B).

13. Remove the harness clamps (C).






14. Remove the under-hood fuse/relay box from the bracket.






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






16. Remove the heater hoses from the clamps (A), then remove the bolt (B) securing the heater hose clamp bracket.






17. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister hose (A), brake booster vacuum hose (B), and vacuum hose (C).

18. Remove the shift cable. Service and Repair

19. Remove the drive belt. Testing and Inspection






20. Remove the power steering (P/S) pump (A) without disconnecting the P/S hoses, then remove the P/S hose from the clamp (B).

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

22. Raise the vehicle on the lift to full height.

23. Remove the front wheels.






24. Remove the splash shield.

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

26. Drain the engine oil. Service and Repair

27. Drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF). ATF Replacement






28. Remove the three way catalytic converter (TWC).

29. Separate the stabilizer links from the stabilizer bar. Front Stabilizer Link Removal/Installation

30. Separate the knuckles from the lower arms. Lower Ball Joint Replacement

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

32. Remove the propeller shaft from the transfer shaft flange. Propeller Shaft Removal






33. Remove the bolt (A) securing the P/S fluid line bracket, and unclamp the P/S fluid line clamps (B) on the front subframe.






34. Remove the bolts securing the steering gearbox mounting brackets.

35. Lower the vehicle on the lift.

36. Remove the radiator. Service and Repair






37. Disconnect the A/C compressor clutch connector (A), then remove the A/C compressor (B) without disconnecting the A/C hoses.






38. Disconnect the heater hoses.






39. Disconnect the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) cooler hoses (A), then plug the line and hose.

40. Remove the ground cable (B).






41. Attach the engine support eyelet with the support bolt.






42. Remove the top corner clip (A) from the front grille on both sides. Place the engine support mount pads over the hood edge cushions (B), and align the pins with the clip hole (C). Remove the lids from both sides of the cowl cover. Install the engine support hanger (AAR-T-1256), then attach the hook to the engine support eyelet. Tighten the wing nut (D) by hand to lift and support the engine/transmission assembly.

43. Raise the lift to full height.






44. Remove the lower torque rod.






45. Make reference marks on the body across the marks (A) on the edge of the front subframe (B).






46. Attach the subframe adapter (A) to the subframe and hang the belt of the subframe adapter over the front of the subframe, then secure the belt with its stop.

47. Raise the jack and line up the slots in the arms with the bolt holes on the corner of the jack base, then attach them with bolts securely.






48. Remove the subframe.

49. Hang the steering gearbox with a rope.

50. Lower the vehicle on the lift.






51. Remove the harness clamps (A), then remove the transmission mount (B).






52. Install the transmission hanger bracket (P/N 21232-RCT-A00) (A) and washer (B) on the transmission.






53. Attach the universal eyelet (A) to the drive belt auto-tensioner with the support bolt (B).






54. Attach a chain hoist (A) to the universal eyelet (B), and the transmission hook (C). Lift up on the engine/transmission assembly until it's securely supported by the chain hoist, then remove the engine hanger.






55. Remove the side engine mount bracket mounting bolt and nut.

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

57. 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 all the way.

58. Disconnect the chain hoist from the engine/ transmission assembly.

59. Raise the vehicle all the way on the lift, then remove the engine/transmission assembly from under the vehicle.