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Engine Removal

Special Tools Required 

These special tools are available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program, 1-888-424-6857.

NOTE:
  • Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
  • To avoid damaging the wires 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 vertical position by using a rope.
  2. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio, then write down the audio presets.
  3. Relieve fuel pressure (see FUEL PRESSURE RELIEVING ).
  4. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery first, then disconnect the positive cable.
  5. Disconnect the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor connector (A).
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Intake Air Temperature Sensor Connector
    G03677067Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Remove the vacuum hose (B) and breather pipe (C), then remove the air intake duct (D).
  7. Remove the battery.
  8. Remove the air cleaner housing (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  9. Remove the harness clamps (A).
    Fig 2: Removing Harness Clamps
    G03677068Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Remove the four bolts (B), and loosen the bolt (C) securing the battery base, then remove the battery base (D).
  11. Remove the battery cables (A) and harness clamp (B) from the under-hood fuse/relay box.
    Fig 3: Removing Battery Cables And Harness Clamp From Under-Hood Fuse/Relay Box
    G03677069Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  12. Remove the ground cable (C).
  13. Remove the throttle cable (A) and cruise control actuator cable (B) by loosening the locknuts (C), then slipping 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 4: Removing Throttle Cable And Cruise Control Actuator Cable
    G03677070Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  14. Remove the quick-connect fitting cover (A), then disconnect the fuel feed hose (see FUEL LINE/QUICK-CONNECT FITTING REMOVAL ).
    Fig 5: Removing Quick-Connect Fitting Cover And Disconnecting Fuel Feed Hose
    G03677071Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  15. Remove the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister hose (A) and brake booster vacuum hose (B).
    Fig 6: Removing Evaporative Emission Canister Hose And Brake Booster Vacuum Hose
    G03677072Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  16. Disconnect the engine control module (ECM)/powertrain control module (PCM) connectors (A) and the ECM/PCM wire harness connector (B).
    Fig 7: Disconnecting ECM/PCM Connectors And Wire Harness Connector
    G03677073Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  17. Remove the harness clamps (A) and grommet (B), then pull the engine wire harness through the bulkhead.
    Fig 8: Removing Harness Clamps And Grommet
    G03677074Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  18. M/T model: Remove the clutch slave cylinder and clutch line bracket mounting bolt (see step 9 on TRANSMISSION INSTALLATION ).
  19. M/T model: Remove the shift cables (see step 8 on TRANSMISSION INSTALLATION ).
  20. Remove the drive belt (see DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT ).
  21. Remove the power steering (P/S) pump without disconnecting the P/S hoses from the pump.
    Fig 9: Removing Power Steering Pump
    G03677075Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  22. Remove the P/S hose from the bracket on the cylinder head cover.
  23. Remove the radiator cap.
  24. Raise the vehicle on the hoist to full height.
  25. Remove the front wheels.
  26. Remove the splash shield.
    Fig 10: Removing Splash Shield
    G03677076Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  27. Loosen the drain plug in the radiator, and drain the engine coolant (see COOLANT CHECK ).
  28. Drain the transmission fluid:
  29. Drain the engine oil (see ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT ).
  30. Disconnect the air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor connector (A) and the secondary heated oxygen sensor (secondary HO2S) connector (B), then remove the three way catalytic converter (TWC) assembly (C).
    Fig 11: Disconnecting Air Fuel Ratio Sensor Connector And Secondary Heated Oxygen Sensor Connector
    G03677077Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  31. Disconnect the stabilizer links (see STABILIZER LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  32. Disconnect the suspension lower arm ball joints (see LOWER ARM REPLACEMENT ).
  33. Remove the driveshaft (see step 8 on FRONT 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:
  35. 4WD model: Remove the propeller shaft from the transfer assembly:
  36. Lower the vehicle on the hoist.
  37. A/T model: Remove the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) cooler hoses (A) and ATF filter mounting bolt (B).
    Fig 12: Removing Automatic Transmission Fluid Cooler Hoses And ATF Filter Mounting Bolt (A/T Model)
    G03677078Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  38. Remove the upper radiator hose (A) and heater hoses (B).
    Fig 13: Removing Upper Radiator Hose And Heater Hoses
    G03677079Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  39. Clean any dirt off the quick connector (A), thermostat cover, and lower radiator hose.
    Fig 14: Cleaning Quick Connector, Thermostat Cover And Lower Radiator Hose
    G03677080Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  40. Pull out the lock (B) by hand, then wiggle the quick connector loose, and remove it from the thermostat cover. Do not use any tools to remove the quick connector.
  41. A/T model: Remove the bolt securing the P/S line.
    Fig 15: Removing Bolt Securing P/S Line (A/T Model)
    G03677081Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  42. A/T model: Support the transmission with a jack and wood block.
  43. A/T model: Remove the transmission mount.
    Fig 16: Removing Transmission Mount (A/T Model)
    G03677082Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  44. Attach the special tool to the threaded holes in the cylinder head.
    Fig 17: Attaching Special Tool To Threaded Holes In Cylinder Head
    G03677083Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  45. Install the engine support hanger (A) to the vehicle, then attach the hook to the special tool.
    Fig 18: Installing Engine Support Hanger To Vehicle
    G03677084Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  46. A/T model: Remove the jack and wood block.
  47. M/T model: Remove the transmission mount bracket support bolt and nuts.
    Fig 19: Removing Transmission Mount Bracket Support Bolt And Nuts (M/T Models)
    G03677085Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  48. Make sure the hoist brackets are positioned properly. Raise the hoist to full height.
  49. Remove the rear mount mounting bolts.
    Fig 20: Removing Rear Mount Mounting Bolts
    G03677086Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  50. Remove the front mount mounting bolt.
    Fig 21: Removing Front Mount Mounting Bolt
    G03677087Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  51. Make the appropriate reference lines at positions (A) and (B) that line up with the center of each subframe mounting bolt (C).
    Fig 22: Placing Reference Lines
    G03677088Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  52. Attach the special tool to the subframe by hanging the belt (A) over the front of the subframe (B), then secure the belt with its stop (C).
    Fig 23: Attaching Special Tool To Subframe
    G03677089Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  53. 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 the bolts securely.
  54. Remove the four subframe mounting bolts, then lower the subframe.
    Fig 24: Removing Subframe Mounting Bolts
    G03677090Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  55. Remove the A/C compressor without disconnecting the A/C hoses.
    Fig 25: Removing A/C Compressor
    G03677091Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  56. Attach a chain hoist to the engine/transmission assembly.
  57. Remove the upper engine mount bracket bolt and nut.
    Fig 26: Removing Upper Engine Mount Bracket Bolt And Nut
    G03677092Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  58. Remove the engine support hanger.
  59. Check that the engine/transmission is completely free of vacuum hoses, fuel and coolant hoses, and electrical wiring.
  60. Slowly lower the engine about 150 mm (6 in.). Check once again that all hoses and wires are disconnected from the engine/transmission.
  61. Lower the engine/transmission all the way. Remove the special tools.
  62. Remove the engine/transmission from under the vehicle.
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