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Engine Removal

Special Tools Required 

Universal eyelet 07AAK-SNAA120

NOTE:
  • Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
  • To avoid damaging the wire 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. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the audio system and the navigation system (if equipped), then write down the audio presets.
  3. Relieve the fuel pressure (see FUEL PRESSURE RELIEVING ).
  4. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery first, then disconnect the positive cable.
  5. Remove the battery.
  6. Remove the air cleaner assembly (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  7. Remove the harness clamps (A) and harness bracket (B).
    Fig 1: Identifying Harness Clamps And Harness Bracket
    G05489992Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Remove the two bolts (C), and loosen the two bolts (D) securing the battery base, then remove the battery base (E).
  9. Remove the battery cables (A) from the under-hood fuse/relay box, then disconnect the harness connector (B).
    Fig 2: Identifying Battery Cables And Harness Connector
    G05489993Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Remove the two bolts (C) securing the under-hood fuse/relay box.
  11. Remove the harness clamp (A) and bolt (B), then remove the strut brace (C).
    Fig 3: Identifying Strut Brace Harness Clamp And Bolt
    G05489994Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  12. Remove the quick-connect fitting cover (A), then disconnect the fuel feed hose (B) (see FUEL LINE/QUICK-CONNECT FITTING REMOVAL ).
    Fig 4: Identifying Quick-Connect Fitting Cover And Fuel Feed Hose
    G05489995Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  13. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister hose (A) and brake booster vacuum hose (B).
    Fig 5: Identifying Evaporative Emission Canister Hose And Brake Booster Vacuum Hose
    G05489996Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  14. Disconnect the engine control module (ECM)/ powertrain control module (PCM) connectors (A) and the main wire harness connectors (B).
    Fig 6: Identifying PCM Connectors And Main Wire Harness Connectors
    G05489997Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  15. Disconnect the accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor connector (A).
    Fig 7: Identifying APP Sensor Connector, Clamps And Grommet
    G05489998Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  16. Remove the harness clamps (B) and grommet (C), then pull the engine wire harness through the bulkhead.
  17. M/T model: Remove the clutch slave cylinder and clutch line bracket mounting bolt (see SLAVE CYLINDER REPLACEMENT ).
  18. M/T model: Remove the shift cable and select cable (see TRANSMISSION REMOVAL ).
  19. Disconnect the air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor connector.
    Fig 8: Identifying Air Fuel Ratio Sensor Connector
    G05489999Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  20. Remove the drive belt (see DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT ).
  21. Remove the power steering (P/S) pump (A) and the P/S hose clamp (B) without disconnecting the P/S hoses from the pump.
    Fig 9: Identifying Power Steering Pump And P/S Hose Clamp
    G05490000Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  22. Remove the A/C compressor without disconnecting the A/C hoses.
    Fig 10: Identifying A/C Compressor With A/C Hose
    G05490001Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  23. Remove the radiator cap.
  24. Raise the vehicle on the lift to full height.
  25. Remove the front wheels.
  26. Remove the splash shield (see TRANSMISSION REMOVAL ).
  27. Loosen the drain plug in the radiator, and drain the engine coolant, '04-05 models (see '04-05 MODELS ), '06-08 models (see '06-08 MODELS ).
  28. Drain the transmission fluid:
  29. Drain the engine oil, '04-05 models (see '04-05 MODELS ), '06-08 models (see '06-08 MODELS ).
  30. Disconnect the stabilizer links (see STABILIZER LINK REPLACEMENT ).
  31. Remove the damper forks (see LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  32. Separate the knuckles from the lower arms (see KNUCKLE/HUB REPLACEMENT ).
  33. Remove the driveshafts (see DRIVESHAFT REMOVAL ). Coat all precision-finished surfaces with clean engine oil. Tie plastic bags over the driveshaft ends.
  34. A/T model: Remove the shift cable (see SHIFT CABLE REPLACEMENT ).
  35. Remove exhaust pipe A.
    Fig 11: Identifying Exhaust Pipe
    G05490002Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  36. Remove the nuts securing the transmission lower front mount and transmission lower rear mount.
    Fig 12: Identifying Transmission Lower Front Mount And Transmission Lower Rear Mount Nuts
    G05490003Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  37. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
  38. A/T model: Disconnect the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) cooler hoses (see ATF COOLER HOSE REPLACEMENT ).
  39. Disconnect the upper radiator hose (A) and heater hoses (B).
    Fig 13: Identifying Upper Radiator Hose And Heater Hoses
    G05490004Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  40. Clean any dirt off the quick connector (A), radiator, and lower radiator hose.
    Fig 14: Identifying Quick Connector Radiator And Lower Radiator Hose
    G05490005Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  41. Pull out the lock (B) by hand, then wiggle the quick connector, and remove it from the radiator. Do not use any tools to remove the quick connector.
  42. Support the engine with a jack and wood block under the oil pan. Remove the ground cable (A), then remove the upper bracket (B).
    Fig 15: Identifying Ground Cable And Upper Bracket
    G05490006Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  43. Install the universal eyelet (07AAK-SNAA120) then attach a chain hoist to the engine/transmission as shown.
    Fig 16: Attaching Chain Hoist To Engine/Transmission
    G05490007Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  44. M/T model: Remove the ground cable (A), then remove the transmission upper mount/bracket assembly (B) and clutch line clamp bracket (C).
    Fig 17: Identifying Transmission Upper Mount/Bracket Assembly And Clutch Line Clamp Bracket
    G05490008Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  45. A/T model: Remove the ground cable (A), then remove the bracket plate (B), transmission upper bracket (C), and transmission upper mount (D).
    Fig 18: Identifying Bracket Plate, Transmission Upper Bracket And Transmission Upper Mount
    G05490009Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  46. Disconnect the vacuum hose (A) from the vacuum line. Remove the front mount stop (B) and vacuum hose clamp bracket (C), then remove the front mount bolt (D).
    Fig 19: Identifying Vacuum Hose, Mount Stop And Vacuum Hose Clamp Bracket
    G05490010Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  47. Remove the rear mount stop (A), then remove the rear mount bolt (B).
    Fig 20: Identifying Rear Mount Stop And Rear Mount Bolt
    G05490011Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  48. Check that the engine/transmission is completely, free of vacuum hoses, fuel and coolant hoses, and electrical wiring.
  49. Slowly raise the engine about 150 mm (6 in.). Check once again that all hoses and electrical connectors are disconnected from the engine/ transmission.
  50. Raise the engine/transmission out the vehicle.
  51. Remove the chain hoist from the engine/ transmission.
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