Oil Pump Overhaul: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Pilot, 2010 Honda Pilot, and 2009 Honda Pilot. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the bulkhead cover (see FRONT BULKHEAD COVER REPLACEMENT ).
Remove the drive belt (see DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT ).
Remove the power steering (P/S) pump and the P/S line bracket (see step 6 on CYLINDER HEAD REMOVAL ).
Remove the cowl top side cover (A) from both sides.

Fig 1: Identifying Cowl Top Side Cover, Hanger Beam & Damper
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
With the A and Reds engine support hanger (AAR-T1256) on its side, insert the hanger beam (B) through the opening, then rotate it over the damper (C).
Install the engine support hanger (AAR-T1256) on to the vehicle as shown, and attach the hook (A) to the engine hanger (B). Tighten the wing nut (C) by hand, to lift and support the engine/transmission.
NOTE:
- Be careful when working around the windshield.
- Be careful not to damage the hood opener cable when installing the engine support hanger at the front bulkhead.
- AAR-T1256 two sets required for stacking additional cross section bar.
Fig 2: Identifying Hook, Engine Hanger & Wing Nut
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Remove the timing belt (see TIMING BELT REMOVAL ).
Remove the oil filter base/oil filter assembly (see step 8 on CRANKSHAFT AND PISTON REMOVAL ).
Remove the oil pan (see OIL PAN REMOVAL ).
Remove the oil strainer (A).

Fig 3: Identifying Oil Pan & Oil Screen With Bolts
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Remove the mounting bolts, then remove the oil pump assembly (B).