Oil Pan Removal

Oil Pan Removal

Special Tools Required
^ Universal eyelet 07AAK-SNAA120
^ Engine support hanger, A and Reds AAR-T-12566 (available through the Honda Tool and Equipment program, 1-888-424-6857)

1. If the engine is out of the vehicle, go to step 17.
2. Raise the vehicle on the lift to full height.
3. Drain the engine oil.
4. Remove the front wheels.
5. Remove the splash shield.
6. Disconnect the stabilizer links.
7. Remove the right side damper fork.
8. Disconnect the right side suspension lower arm ball joint.
9. Remove the right side driveshaft. Coat all precision-finished surfaces with clean engine oil. Tie a plastic bag over the driveshaft end.
10. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
11. Remove the ground cable, then remove the upper bracket.
12. Remove a bolt securing the side engine mount bracket, then attach the universal eyelet as shown.





13. Install the engine support hanger (A) onto the vehicle, and attach the hook to the universal eyelet.





14. Remove the front mount stop, then remove the front mount bolt.
15. Remove the rear mount stop, then remove the rear mount bolt.
16. Lift the engine to 30 - 60 mm (1.2 - 2.4 in.).
17. Remove the stiffener.





18. Remove the bolts/nuts securing the oil pan.
19. Drive an oil pan seal cutter between the oil pan and engine block.





20. Cut the oil pan seal by striking the side of the cutter to slide the cutter along the oil pan.





21. Remove the oil pan.