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Engine Removal

Special Tools Required 

Front subframe adapter EQS02C000011

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 code for the radio, then write down the customer's audio presets.
  3. Relieve fuel pressure (see FUEL PRESSURE RELIEVING ).
  4. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then disconnect the positive cable.
  5. Remove the battery.
  6. Remove the intake manifold cover.
    Fig 1: Removing Intake Manifold Cover
    G03673557Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Disconnect the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor connector (A), remove the breather hose (B), and intake air bypass control thermal valve tube (C), then remove the air cleaner housing (D).
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor Connector & Intake Air Bypass Control Thermal Valve Tube
    G03673558Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Remove the air intake duct.
    Fig 3: Removing Air Intake Duct
    G03673559Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Remove the battery cables (A) from the under-hood fuse/relay box, then remove the harness clamps (B).
    Fig 4: Removing Battery Cables From The Under-Hood Fuse/Relay Box
    G03673560Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Disconnect the auxiliary under-hood fuse/relay box connector (C).
  11. Remove the ground cable (A).
    Fig 5: Removing Ground Cable
    G03673561Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  12. Disconnect the engine control module (ECM)/powertrain control module (PCM) connectors (A) and main wire harness connector (B).
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Engine Control Module (ECM)/Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Connectors & Main Wire Harness Connecotor
    G03673562Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  13. Disconnect the accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor connector (A).
    Fig 7: Disconnecting Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor Connector
    G03673563Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  14. Remove the harness clamps (B) and grommet (C), then pull the engine wire harness through the bulkhead.
  15. Disconnect the fuel line (see FUEL LINE/QUICK-CONNECT FITTING REMOVAL ).
  16. Remove the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister hose (A) and brake booster vacuum hose (B).
    Fig 8: Removing Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Hose & Brake Booser Vacuum Hose
    G03673564Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  17. Remove the clutch slave cylinder and clutch line bracket (M/T) (see SLAVE CYLINDER REPLACEMENT ).
  18. Remove the shift cable and select cable (M/T) (see TRANSMISSION REMOVAL ).
  19. Remove the drive belt (see DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT ).
  20. Remove the power steering (P/S) pump without disconnecting the P/S hoses.
    Fig 9: Removing Power Steering (P/S) Pump
    G03673565Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  21. Remove the radiator cap.
  22. Raise the vehicle on the hoist to full height.
  23. Remove the front wheels.
  24. Remove the splash shield.
    Fig 10: Removing Splash Shield
    G03673566Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  25. Loosen the drain plug in the radiator, and drain the engine coolant (see COOLANT CHECK ).
  26. Drain the transmission fluid:
  27. Drain the engine oil (see ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT ).
  28. Disconnect 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 (A/F) Sensor Connector, Secondary Heated Oxygen Sensor Connector & Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) Assembly
    G03673567Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  29. Separate the propeller shaft from the transfer assembly (4WD models) (see step 3 on PROPELLER SHAFT INSPECTION ).
  30. Disconnect the stabilizer links (see STABILIZER LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  31. Disconnect the suspension lower arm ball joints (see LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  32. Remove the driveshaft (see FRONT DRIVESHAFT REMOVAL ). Coat all precision finished surfaces with clean engine oil. Tie plastic bags over the driveshaft ends.
  33. Remove the shift cable (A/T) (see SHIFT CABLE REPLACEMENT ).
  34. Remove the lower hose.
    Fig 12: Removing Lower Hose
    G03673568Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  35. Remove the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) filter mounting bolt (A) (A/T).
    Fig 13: Removing Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) Filter Mounting Bolt
    G03673569Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  36. Remove the ATF cooler hoses (B), then plug the ATF cooler hoses and lines (A/T).
  37. Lower the vehicle on the hoist.
  38. Remove the upper radiator hose (A) and heater hoses (B).
    Fig 14: Removing Upper Radiator Hose & Heater Hose
    G03673570Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  39. Attach the chain hoist to the engine as shown.
    Fig 15: Attaching Chain Hoist To Engine
    G03673571Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  40. Remove the transmission mount bracket support bolt/nuts.

    M/T: 

    Fig 16: Removing Transmission Mount Bracket Support Bolt/Nuts (M/T)
    G03673572Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    A/T: 

    Fig 17: Removing Transmission Mount Bracket Support Bolt/Nuts (A/T)
    G03673573Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  41. Remove the upper bracket mounting bolt and nut.
    Fig 18: Removing Upper Bracket Mounting Bolt And Nut
    G03673574Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  42. Make sure the hoist brackets are positioned properly. Raise the vehicle on the hoist to full height.
  43. Remove the rear mount mounting bolts.
    Fig 19: Removing Rear Mount Mounting Bolts
    G03673575Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  44. Remove the front mount bracket mounting bolt.
    Fig 20: Removing Front Mount Bracket Mounting Bolt
    G03673576Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  45. Make the appropriate reference lines at positions (A) and (B) that line up with the center of the subframe mounting bolts (C).
    Fig 21: Making Appropriate Reference Lines To Position With Center Of The Subframe Mounting Bolts
    G03673577Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  46. Attach the special tool to the subframe with hanging the hook of the special tool over the front of the subframe, then tighten the special tool screw.
    Fig 22: Attaching Special Tool To Subframe With Hanging Hook Of Special Tool
    G03673578Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  47. 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.
  48. Remove the four subframe mounting bolts, then lower the subframe.
    Fig 23: Removing Subframe/ Lower Subframe Mounting Bolts
    G03673579Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  49. Disconnect the compressor clutch connector (A), then remove the A/C compressor (B) without disconnecting the A/C hoses.
    Fig 24: Disconnecting Compressor Clutch Connector And A/C Compressor
    G03673580Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  50. Check that the engine/transmission is completely free of vacuum hoses, fuel and coolant hoses, and electrical wiring.
  51. Slowly lower the engine/transmission assembly about 150 mm (6 in.). Check once again that all hoses and wires are disconnected from the engine/transmission.
  52. Lower the engine/transmission assembly all the way. Remove the chain hoist from the engine.
  53. Remove the engine/transmission assembly from under the vehicle.
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