Oil Pan Removal

Special Tools Required 

Front subframe adapter VSB02C000016 (Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program, 1-888-424-6857)

1. If the engine is out of the vehicle, go to step  14.
2. Raise the vehicle on the lift to full height.
3. Drain the engine oil (see ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT ).
4. Remove the front wheels.
5. Remove the splash shield (see step 25 under ENGINE REMOVAL ).
6. Remove the bolt securing the P/S fluid line bracket and unclamp the P/S fluid line clamps on the front subframe (see step 34 under ENGINE REMOVAL ).
7. Remove the bolts securing the steering gearbox mounting brackets (see step 35 under ENGINE REMOVAL ).
8. Remove the two bolts at the three way catalytic converter (TWC) front joint.
   Fig 1: Identifying Three Way Catalytic Converter Front Joint

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9. Remove the lower torque rod (see step 45 under ENGINE REMOVAL ).
10. Attach the subframe adapter (A) to the subframe and hang the belt of the subframe adapter over the front of the subframe, then secure the belt with its stop.
    Fig 2: Identifying Subframe Adapter

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11. Raise the jack and line up the slots in the arms with the bolt holes on the corner of the jack base, then attach them with bolts securely.
12. Remove the 12 x 1.25 mm bolts (A), then loosen the 14 x 1.5 mm bolts (B) on the subframe so they are about 30 mm (1.2 in.) from the mounting surface.
    Fig 3: Identifying Subframe Bolts

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13. Remove the subframe adapter.
14. Remove the lower torque rod bracket.
    Fig 4: Identifying Lower Torque Rod Bracket

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15. Remove the torque converter cover (A) and transmission mounting bolts (B).
    Fig 5: Identifying Torque Converter Cover And Transmission Mounting Bolts

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16. Remove the bolts securing the oil pan.
17. Using a flat blade screwdriver, separate the oil pan from the block in the places shown.

Fig 6: Locating Oil Pan Separation Places

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