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Engine Removal/Installation: Removal

WARNING:
  • Make sure jacks and safety stands are placed properly and hoist brackets are attached to the correct positions on the engine.
  • Make sure the vehicle will not roll off stands and fall while you are working under it.
CAUTION:
  • Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surface.
  • Unspecified items are common.
  • 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 or hoses or interfere with other parts.
  1. Secure the hood open as far as possible.
  2. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio, then write down the frequencies for the radio's preset buttons.
  3. Disconnect the battery negative terminal first, then the positive terminal.
  4. Disconnect the battery cables from the under-hood fuse/relay box and battery positive terminal.
    Fig 1: Identifying Battery Cables, Under-Hood Fuse, Relay Box And Battery Positive Terminal
    G06287884Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Remove the battery and battery base.
    Fig 2: Battery And Battery Base With Torque Specifications
    G06287885Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Disconnect the connectors from the ECM/PCM.
  7. Disconnect the main wire harness connector.
    Fig 3: Identifying Main Wire Harness Connector And ECM/PCM Connectors
    G06287886Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Disconnect the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor connector, then remove the intake air duct and air cleaner housing.
    Fig 4: Intake Air Temperature Sensor Connector, Intake Air Duct And Air Cleaner Housing With Torque Specifications
    G06287887Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Disconnect the engine wire harness connectors on the left side engine compartment.
    Fig 5: Identifying Engine Wire Harness Connectors
    G06287888Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Relieve fuel pressure (see RELIEVING ).
    WARNING: Do not smoke while working on the fuel system. Keep open flame or spark away from the work area. Drain fuel only Into an approved container.
  11. Remove the evaporative emission (EVAP) control canister hose and fuel feed hose.
    Fig 6: Evaporative Emission Control Canister Hose And Fuel Feed Hose With Torque Specifications
    G06287889Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  12. Remove the brake booster vacuum hose, fuel return hose and vacuum hose.
    Fig 7: Identifying Brake Booster Vacuum Hose, Fuel Return Hose And Vacuum Hose
    G06287890Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  13. Remove the throttle cable by loosening the locknut, then slip the cable end out of the accelerator linkage.
    NOTE:
    • Take care not to bend the cable when removing it. Always replace any kinked cable with a new one.
    • Adjust the throttle cable when installing (see INSPECTION/ADJUSTMENT ).
      Fig 8: Identifying Throttle Cable, Adjusting Nut And Locknut
      G06287891Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  14. Remove the grommet and wire harness clamps, then pull out the ECM/PCM connectors.
    Fig 9: Grommet And Wire Harness Clamps With Torque Specifications
    G06287892Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  15. Remove the mounting bolt and lock bolt, then remove the power steering (P/S) pump belt and pump.
    NOTE: Do not disconnect the P/S hoses.
    Fig 10: Mounting Bolt, Lock Bolt And Power Steering (P/S) Pump Belt With Torque Specifications
    G06287893Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  16. Loosen the idler pulley center nut and adjusting bolt, then remove the air conditioning (A/C) compressor belt.
    Fig 11: Idler Pulley Center Nut, Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Belt And Adjusting Bolt With Torque Specifications
    G06287894Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  17. Remove the transmission ground cable and hose clamp.
    Fig 12: Transmission Ground Cable And Hose Clamp With Torque Specifications
    G06287895Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  18. Remove the clutch slave cylinder and line/hose assembly (M/T).
    NOTE:
    • Do not disconnect the line/hose assembly.
    • Do not operate the clutch pedal once the slave cylinder has been removed.
    • Take care not to bend the line.
      Fig 13: Clutch Slave Cylinder And Line/Hose Assembly (M/T) With Torque Specifications
      G06287896Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  19. Remove the radiator cap.
    WARNING: Use care when removing the radiator cap to avoid scalding by hot coolant or steam.
  20. Raise the hoist to full height.
  21. Remove the front tires/wheels and splash shield.
    Fig 14: Splash Shield And Bolt With Torque Specifications
    G06287897Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  22. Drain the engine coolant (see ENGINE COOLANT REFILLING AND BLEEDING ).
    • Loosen the drain plug in the radiator.
  23. Drain the transmission oil or fluid. Reinstall the drain plug using a new washer (see TRANSMISSION OIL , CHECKING/CHANGING ).
  24. Drain the engine oil. Reinstall the drain bolt using a new washer (see ENGINE OIL ).
  25. Remove the shift rod and extension rod (M/T).
    Fig 15: Shift Rod And Extension Rod (M/T) With Torque Specifications
    G06287898Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  26. Remove the A/C compressor.
    NOTE: Do not disconnect the A/C hoses.
    Fig 16: A/C Compressor With Torque Specifications
    G06287899Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  27. Remove the shift cable (A/T).
    NOTE:
    • Take care not to bend the cable when removing it. Always replace any kinked cable with new one.
    • Adjust the shift cable when installing (see ADJUSTMENT ).
      Fig 17: Shift Cable, Control Lever And Shift Cable Cover With Torque Specifications
      G06287900Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  28. Remove exhaust pipe A.
    Fig 18: Exhaust Pipe A, Self-Locking Nut And Gaskets With Torque Specifications
    G06287901Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  29. Remove the damper forks (see REMOVAL ).
  30. Disconnect the suspension lower arm ball joints (see KNUCKLE/HUB REPLACEMENT ).
  31. Remove the driveshafts.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not pull on the driveshaft, the CV joint may come apart.
    • Use care when prying out the assembly. Pull it straight to avoid damaging the differential oil seal or intermediate shaft dust seal.
    NOTE: Coat all precision-finished surfaces with clean engine oil. Tie plastic bags over the driveshaft ends.
    Fig 19: Identifying Driveshaft Location
    G06287902Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  32. Lower the hoist.
  33. Remove the upper and lower radiator hoses and heater hoses.
    Fig 20: Identifying Upper And Lower Radiator Hoses And Heater Hoses
    G06287903Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  34. Remove the ATF cooler hoses, then plug the ATF cooler hoses and pipes (A/T).
    Fig 21: Identifying ATF Cooler Hoses
    G06287904Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  35. Attach the chain hoist to the engine.
    Fig 22: Identifying Hoisting Bracket Location
    G06287905Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  36. Remove the left and right front mount and bracket.
    Fig 23: Identifying Left And Right Front Mount And Bracket
    G06287906Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  37. Remove the rear mount bracket.
    Fig 24: Identifying Rear Mount Bracket
    G06287907Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  38. Remove the upper bracket.
    Fig 25: Identifying Upper Bracket
    G06287908Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  39. Remove the transmission mount bracket, then remove the transmission mount.
    Fig 26: Identifying Transmission Mount Bracket And Transmission Mount
    G06287909Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  40. Check that the engine/transmission is completely free of vacuum hoses, fuel and coolant hoses and electrical wiring.
  41. Slowly raise the engine approximately 150 mm (6 in). Check once again that all hoses and wires are disconnected from the engine/transmission.
  42. Raise the engine all the way, and remove it from the vehicle.
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