Transmission Removal

Transmission Removal

Special Tools Required
- Engine hanger adapter EQS00BRSX0 *
- Engine support hanger, A & Reds AAR-T-12566
- Subframe adapter EQS02C000011 *
- Available through the Honda Tool Equipment Program 888-424-6857.

NOTE: Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.

1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio, then write down the customers radio station presets. Disconnect the negative (-) cable first, then the positive (+) cable from the battery. Remove the battery.
2. Remove the intake manifold cover.
3. Remove the air cleaner housing.
4. Remove the intake air duct.





5. Remove the battery tray (A).
6. Disconnect the transmission ground cable (B).
7. Disconnect the back-up light switch connector (A), the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) connector (B), the reverse lockout solenoid connector (C), and the output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor connector (D).





2002-2004 models





2005 model





8. First remove the cable bracket (A), then disconnect the cables (B) from the top of the transmission housing. Carefully remove both cables and the bracket together to avoid bending the cables.





9. Remove the harness clips.
10. Carefully remove the slave cylinder without bending the clutch line. Do not press the clutch pedal once the slave cylinder has been removed.





Other models





2005 model, 6-speed model





11. Remove the engine wire harness cover (A) by lifting up on the lock tab (B), then slide the harness forward off the air cleaner housing mounting bracket (C).





12. Remove the water pipe mounting bolt (A) and lower the water pipe slightly. Loosen the air cleaner housing bracket mounting bolt (B), and remove the mounting bolt (C).
13. Remove the brake booster and EVAP line bracket mounting bolts (D), and attach the special tool to the threaded hole (E) in the cylinder head.





14. Install the engine support hanger (A) to the vehicle, and attach the hook to the special tool.





15. Remove the two transmission upper mounting bolts.





16. Remove the transmission mount bracket (A) and the transmission mounting bolt (B).
17. Remove the air cleaner bracket (C).
18. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
19. Drain the transmission fluid. Reinstall the drain bolt with a new washer.





20. Remove the splash shield.
21. Remove the three way catalytic converter (TWC) assembly.
22. Remove the driveshafts.
23. Remove the intermediate shah.





24. Remove the front engine mount bracket mounting bolt.





25. Remove the three bolts securing the transmission rear mount.





26. Support the subframe with the subframe adapter and a jack.





27. Make reference marks (A) on the front suspension subframe (B) and mounting bolts (C), then remove the front suspension subframe.
28. Remove the clutch cover.





5-speed model





6-speed model





29. Remove the front engine mount.
30. Place the transmission jack under the transmission, and remove the transmission mounting bolts.





5-speed model: Four lower bolts





6-speed model: Two rear and two lower bolts





31. Remove the harness bracket (A), then remove the intake manifold bracket (B) (6-speed model only).





32. Remove the two front transmission mounting bolts (6-speed model only).
33. Pull the transmission away from the engine until the transmission mainshaft clears the clutch pressure plate, then lower the transmission on the transmission jack.





34. Remove the transmission rear mount (A) and the transmission rear mount bracket (B).





35. Remove the release fork boot (A) from the clutch housing (B).
36. Remove the release fork (C) from the clutch housing by squeezing the release fork set spring (D) with pliers. Remove the release bearing (E).