Rear Engine Mount Removal and Installation: 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 rear warm up three way catalytic converter (rear WU-TWC) (see WARM UP TWC REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Remove the heat shield.

Fig 1: Identifying Heat Shield With Nuts
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Lift and support the engine with a jack and a wood block under the engine/transmission.
Disconnect the rear engine mount actuator connector (A).

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Engine Mount Actuator Connector, Rear Engine Mount Stop & Bolt
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Remove the rear engine mount stop (B), then remove the rear engine mount bolt (C).
Remove the rear engine mount (A).

Fig 3: Identifying Rear Engine Mount With Bolts
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.