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Engine Assembly: Engine: Removal

NOTE:
  • Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
  • 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. Fix the engine hood in a vertical position by using support rod as shown.
    Fig 1: Fixing Engine Hood In A Vertical Position By Using Support Rod
    G01504994Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio and the navigation system, then write down the frequencies for the radio's preset buttons.
  3. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery first, then disconnect the positive cable.
  4. Remove the intake manifold cover (A) and ignition coil cover (B) (2002-2004 models).
    Fig 2: Removing Intake Manifold Cover (2002-04 Models)
    G01504995Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Remove the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister hose (A) (1999-2001 models) or vacuum hose (A) (2002-2004 models)
    Fig 3: Removing EVAP Canister Hose (1999-2001 Models)
    G01504996Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
    Fig 4: Removing EVAP Vacuum Hose (2002-2004 Models)
    G01504997Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Remove the vacuum hose(s) (B) and breather pipe (C), then remove the intake air duct (D)
  7. Remove the battery
  8. Disconnect the engine wire harness connectors on the left side of the engine compartment
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Engine Wire Harness Connectors On Left Side Of Engine Compartment
    G01504998Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Remove the ground cable (A), relay bracket (B) and harness clamp (C)
    Fig 6: Removing Ground Cable
    G01504999Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Remove the 3 mounting bolts (A) and loosen the mounting bolt (B), then remove the battery base (C).
    Fig 7: Removing Three Mounting Bolts
    G01505000Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  11. Remove the throttle cable (A) and cruise control actuator cable (B) by loosening the locknuts (C), then slip the cable ends out of the accelerator linkage. Take care not to bend the cables when removing them. Always replace any kinked cable with a new one.
    Fig 8: Removing Throttle Cable
    G01505001Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  12. Relieve fuel pressure (see FUEL PRESSURE RELIEVING ).
  13. Remove the fuel feed hose (A) and fuel return hose (B).
    Fig 9: Removing Fuel Feed Hose (1999-2001 Models)
    G01505002Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
    Fig 10: Removing Fuel Feed Hose (2002-2004 Models)
    G01505003Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  14. Remove the EVAP canister hose (C) (2002-2004 models).
  15. Remove the brake booster vacuum hose (A).
    Fig 11: Removing Brake Booster Vacuum Hose (1999-2001 Models)
    G01505004Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
    Fig 12: Removing Brake Booster Vacuum Hose (2002-2004 Models)
    G01505005Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  16. Remove the vacuum hose (B) (1999-2001 models)
  17. Disconnect the powertrain control module (PCM) connectors from the PCM.
    Fig 13: Disconnecting PCM Connectors From The PCM
    G01505006Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  18. Remove the engine wire harness clamps (A).
    Fig 14: Removing Engine Wire Harness Clamps
    G01505007Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  19. Loosen the grommet mounting nuts (B), and turn the grommet (C) counterclockwise, then pull out the PCM connectors.
  20. Remove the battery cable (A) from the under-hood fuse/relay box, and remove the harness clamps (B).
    Fig 15: Removing Battery Cable From Under-Hood Fuse/Relay Box
    G01505008Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  21. Remove the alternator-compressor belt (see ALTERNATOR/COMPRESSOR BELT ).
  22. Loosen the adjusting nut (A), and remove the locknut (B) and mounting bolt (C), then remove the power steering (P/S) pump belt (D) and pump without disconnecting the P/S hoses.
    Fig 16: Loosening Adjusting Nut
    G01505009Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  23. Remove the P/S hose clamp (E).
  24. Remove the starter cable (A) and harness clamp (B).
    Fig 17: Removing Starter Cable
    G01505010Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  25. Remove the radiator cap.
  26. Raise the vehicle on the hoist to full height.
  27. Remove the front tires/wheels.
  28. Remove the splash shield.
    Fig 18: Removing Splash Shield
    G01505011Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  29. Drain the engine coolant (see COOLANT REPLACEMENT ).
  30. Drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF). Reinstall the drain plug using a new washer for 1999-2001 models (see ATF REPLACEMENT ) or 2002-2004 models (see ATF REPLACEMENT ).
  31. Drain the engine oil. Reinstall the drain bolt using a new washer (see ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT ).
  32. Disconnect the primary heated oxygen sensor (primary HO2S) connector (A), then remove exhaust pipe A (B).
    Fig 19: Disconnecting Primary HO2S Connector
    G01505012Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  33. Disconnect the stabilizer links (see DAMPER/SPRING REPLACEMENT ).
  34. Disconnect the suspension lower arm ball joints (see step 15 on KNUCKLE/HUB REPLACEMENT ).
  35. Remove the driveshafts (see AXLE SHAFTS ). Coat all precision-finished surfaces with clean engine oil. Tie plastic bags over the driveshaft ends.
  36. Remove the bolts (A) securing the shift cable holder (B), then remove the shift cable cover (C). To prevent damage to the control lever joint, be sure to remove the bolts securing the shift cable holder before removing the bolts securing the shift cable cover.
    Fig 20: Removing Bolts Securing Shift Cable Holder
    G01505013Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  37. Remove the lock bolt (D) securing the control lever (E), then remove the shift cable (F) with the control lever. Take care not to bend the shift cable while removing it.
  38. Unplug the P/S hose clamps (A), and remove the P/S hose clamp mounting bolt (B).
    Fig 21: Unplugging P/S Hose Clamps
    G01505014Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  39. Remove the nuts securing the transmission lower front mount and transmission lower rear mount.
    Fig 22: Removing Nuts Securing Transmission Lower Front Mount & Transmission Lower Rear Mount
    G01505015Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  40. Remove the stiffeners.
    Fig 23: Removing Stiffeners
    G01505016Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  41. Remove the P/S hose clamp mounting bolts (A) and harness clamp (B).
    Fig 24: Removing P/S Hose Clamp Mounting Bolts
    G01505017Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  42. Remove the steering gearbox mount from the front subframe.
    Fig 25: Removing Steering Gearbox Mount
    G01505018Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  43. Remove the bolts securing the rear mount.
    Fig 26: Removing Bolts Securing The Rear Mount
    G01505019Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  44. Lower the hoist, then remove the upper radiator hose (A) and lower radiator hose (B).
    Fig 27: Removing Upper Radiator Hose & Lower Radiator Hose
    G01505020Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  45. Remove the water bypass hoses (C) ('99-01 models).
  46. Remove the heater hoses.
    Fig 28: Removing Heater Hoses
    G01505021Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  47. Remove the ATF cooler hoses, then plug the ATF cooler hoses and lines.
    Fig 29: Removing ATF Cooler Hoses
    G01505022Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  48. Attach the chain hoist to the engine as shown.
    Fig 30: Attaching Chain Hoist To Engine
    G01505023Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  49. Remove the side engine mount bracket.
    Fig 31: Removing Side Engine Mount Bracket
    G01505024Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  50. Remove the front mount bracket support nut.
    Fig 32: Removing Front Mount Bracket Support Nut
    G01505025Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  51. Raise the hoist to full height.
  52. Draw alignment marks on the front subframe.
    Fig 33: Drawing Alignment Marks On Front Subframe
    G01505026Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  53. Remove the front subframe.
    Fig 34: Removing Front Subframe
    G01505027Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  54. Hang the steering gearbox with a rope to the frame.
    Fig 35: Hanging Steering Gearbox With Rope To Frame
    G01505028Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  55. Remove the A/C compressor without disconnecting the A/C hoses.
    Fig 36: Removing A/C Compressor Without Disconnecting A/C Hoses
    G01505029Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  56. Check that the engine/transmission is completely free of vacuum hoses, fuel and coolant hoses, and electrical wiring
  57. Slowly lower the engine about 150 mm (6 in.). Check once again that all hoses and wires are disconnected from the engine/transmission.
  58. Lower the engine/transmission assembly all the way. Remove the chain hoist from the engine.
  59. Remove the engine/transmission assembly from under the vehicle.
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