Engine Removal

Engine Removal

Special Tools Required
^ Front subframe adapter VSB02CO00016
^ Engine support hanger, A and Reds AAR-T-12566 (available through Honda Tool and Equipment program, 888-424-6857)
^ Engine hanger balance bar VSB02000019

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. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the radio and navigation system, then write down the XM radio channel presets. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF.
2. Disconnect the support struts from both sides of the pivot ball (bolted to the hood). Secure the hood (A) in a vertical position. Remove the right side pivot ball and install it into the lower threaded hole (8), then reattach the support strut.





NOTE: Do not attempt to close the hood with the support strut in the vertical position, as it will damage the support strut and hood.





3. Remove the left side engine compartment cover (A) and the left rear engine compartment cover (B).





4. Remove the right side engine compartment cover (A), then remove the right rear engine compartment cover (B).





5. Remove the intake manifold cover.
6. Drain the power steering system fluid.
7. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then disconnect the positive cable.
8. Remove the battery.
9. Remove the air cleaner housing.
10. Remove the resonator.





11. Remove the harness clamp (A).
12. Remove the four bolts, then remove the battery base (8).





13. Remove the battery cables (A) from the under-hood fuse/relay box, then disconnect the harness connector (B).
14. Remove the under-hood fuse/relay box (C) from the body.





15. Remove the harness clamp (A), and remove the two 6 mm bolts (B), then remove the strut brace (C).
16. Relieve fuel pressure.





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





18. Remove the harness clamp (A), and disconnect the engine wire harness connectors (B) on the left side of the engine compartment.
19. Remove the three bolts securing the shift cable holder, then remove the shift cable and select cable. Do not bend the cables excessively (M/T).
20. Remove the clutch slave cylinder and clutch line bracket mounting bolt. Do not operate the clutch pedal once the slave cylinder has been removed (M/T).
21. Remove the drive belt.





22. Remove the power steering (P/S) pump inlet hose (A) and P/S pump outlet hose (B) from the P/S pump,
23. Remove the P/S hose from the clamp.





24. Remove the steering joint cover (A).
25. Lock the steering wheel. Make a reference mark (B) across the steering joint and steering gearbox pinion shaft. Remove the steering joint bolt (C), and disconnect the steering joint from the steering gearbox pinion shaft (D). To prevent damage to the cable reel, do not turn the steering wheel once the steering joint has been removed.





26. Disconnect the fan motor connector (A) and compressor clutch connector (B), and remove the reserve tank (C). Wipe up any spilled engine coolant immediately.
27. Remove the two bolts (D), loosen the bottom bolt (E), then remove the condenser fan shroud.





28. Remove the four bolts securing the A/C compressor.
29. Remove the radiator cap.
30. Raise the vehicle on the hoist to full height.
31. Remove the front tires/wheels.





32. Remove the engine under cover.





33. Remove the splash shield.
34. Loosen the drain plug in the radiator, and drain the engine coolant.
35. Drain the transmission fluid:
^ Manual transmission.
^ Automatic transmission.
36. Drain the engine oil.
37. Disconnect the stabilizer links.
38. Remove the damper fork.
39. Disconnect the tie-rod end ball joints.
40. Disconnect the suspension lower arm ball joints.
41. Remove the driveshafts. Coat all precision-finished surfaces with clean engine oil. Tie plastic bags over the driveshaft ends.
42. Remove the shift cable. Do not bend the shift cable excessively (A/T).





43. Remove exhaust pipe A.





44. Remove the P/S hose (A).





45. Disconnect the power steering pressure switch connector.





46. Remove the nuts securing the transmission lower front mount and transmission lower rear mount.
47. Lower the vehicle on the hoist.





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





49. Remove the heater hoses.





50. Remove the two bolts securing the side engine mount bracket.





51. Lift and support the engine with engine hanger (A) and engine balancer bar (B). Attach the front arm (C) to the front cylinder head with a spacer (D) and the connector bracket bolt (10 x 1.25 mm) (E). Attach the rear arm (F) to the rear cylinder head with the harness clamp bracket bolt (8 x 1.25 mm) (G).








52. Remove the ground cable (A).
53. Remove the transmission upper mount bracket (B), and remove the vacuum hose (C).





54. Remove the front mount stop (A), then remove the front mount bolt (B).





55. Remove the two bolts securing the rear engine damper (M/T).





56. Remove the rear mount stop (A), then remove the rear mount bolt (B).
57. Remove the vacuum hose (C).





58. Remove the two bolts securing the shift cable bracket (M/T).
59. Make sure the hoist brackets are positioned properly. Raise the vehicle on the hoist to full height.





60. Make the appropriate reference lines (A) at both ends of the subframe (B) that line up with the edge (C) of the stiffeners (D).





61. Attach the special tool to the subframe by hanging the belt (A) over the front of the subframe (B), then secure the belt with its stop (C).
62. Raise the jack and line up the slots in the special tool arms with the bolt holes on the jack base, then securely attach them with four bolts.





63. Remove the subframe mid-mounts.





64. Remove the subframe.
65. Check that the engine/transmission is completely free of vacuum hoses, fuel and coolant hoses, and electrical wiring.
66. Lower the vehicle and securely support the engine and transmission assembly.
67. When the engine and transmission is securely supported, and there is no tension on the engine support hanger, remove the engine hanger from the engine.
68. Slowly raise the vehicle about 150 mm (6 in.). Check once again that all hoses and wires are disconnected from the engine/transmission assembly.
69. Raise the vehicle all the way.
70. Remove the engine/transmission assembly from under the vehicle.