Engine Removal

Special Tools Required 

• Front subframe adapter EQS02BMDXSB0
• Engine support hanger, A and Reds AAR-T-12566
• Engine hanger balance bar VSB02C000019
• Engine hanger adapter set VSB02C000024

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

1. Secure the hood in the wide open position (position the support rod in the lower hole).
   Fig 1: Securing Hood In Wide Open Position

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2. Relieve fuel pressure (see FUEL PRESSURE RELIEVING ).
3. Drain the power steering system fluid, then plug the fluid reservoir and return hose (see FLUID REPLACEMENT ).
4. Remove the bulkhead cover (see FRONT BULKHEAD COVER REPLACEMENT ).
5. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the radio and navigation system (if equipped). Make sure the ignition switch is OFF
6. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery first, then the positive cable.
7. Remove the battery.
8. Remove the engine cover.
   Fig 2: Removing Engine Cover

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9. Remove the breather pipe (A), then remove the air intake duct (B).
   Fig 3: Removing Breather Pipe And Air Intake Duct

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10. Remove the harness clamps (A), then remove the battery base (B).
    Fig 4: Removing Harness Clamps And Battery Base

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11. Remove the ground cable (A), harness clamp (B) and starter motor cable (C).
    Fig 5: Removing Ground Cable, Harness Clamp, And Starter Motor Cable

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12. Remove the shift cable (see step 19 on TRANSMISSION REMOVAL ).
13. Remove the quick-connect fitting cover (A), then disconnect the fuel feed hose (see FUEL LINE/QUICK-CONNECT FITTING REMOVAL ).
    Fig 6: Removing Quick-Connect Fitting Cover

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14. Remove the transfer breather tube box (A) and brake booster vacuum hose (B).
    Fig 7: Removing Transfer Breather Tube Box And Brake Booster Vacuum Hose

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15. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister hose (C), then remove the purge joint (D).
16. Remove the steering wheel (see STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL ).
17. Remove the steering joint cover (A).
    Fig 8: Removing Steering Joint Cover

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18. Make a reference mark (B) across the steering joint and steering gearbox pinion shaft. Remove the steering joint bolt (C), and loosen the steering joint bolt (D), then disconnect the steering joint from the steering gearbox pinion shaft (E).
19. Remove the alternator cable (A) from the under-hood fuse/relay box.
    Fig 9: Removing Alternator Cable From Under-Hood Fuse/Relay Box

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20. Disconnect the harness connectors (B).
21. Remove the radiator reserve tank from the bracket.
22. Remove the powertrain control module (PCM) cover.
    Fig 10: Removing Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Cover

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23. Remove the harness clamps (A), then disconnect the two PCM connectors (B).
    Fig 11: Removing Harness Clamps

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24. Remove the drive belt (see DRIVE BELT INSPECTION ).
25. Remove the power steering (P/S) pump inlet hose (A) and P/S pump outlet hose (B) from the P/S pump, then plug the P/S lines and P/S pump.
    Fig 12: Removing Power Steering (P/S) Pump Inlet Hose

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26. Remove the P/S hose clamp (C) from the cylinder head cover.
27. Remove the radiator cap.
28. Raise the vehicle on the hoist to full height.
29. Remove the front wheels.
30. Remove the splash shield.
    Fig 13: Removing Splash Shield

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31. Loosen the drain plug in the radiator, and drain the engine coolant (see COOLANT CHECK ).
32. Drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) (see ATF REPLACEMENT ).
33. Drain the engine oil (see ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT ).
34. Remove the front subframe stiffener.
    Fig 14: Removing Front Subframe Stiffener

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35. Remove exhaust pipe A.
    Fig 15: Removing Exhaust Pipe

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36. Separate the stabilizer links from the dampers (see STABILIZER LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
37. Separate the tie-rod end ball joints from the knuckles (see step 11 on KNUCKLE/HUB REPLACEMENT ).
38. Separate the knuckles from the lower arms (see step 13 on KNUCKLE/HUB REPLACEMENT ).
39. Remove the driveshaft (see step 4 on DRIVESHAFT INSPECTION ). Coat all precision-finished surfaces with clean engine oil. Tie plastic bags over the driveshaft ends.
40. Remove the propeller shaft from the transfer shaft flange (see PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL ).
41. Remove the transfer assembly (see TRANSFER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL ).
42. Remove the P/S hose (A), then plug the line and hose.
    Fig 16: Removing P/S Hose

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43. Unclamp the power steering fluid line clamp (B) on the front subframe.
44. Disconnect the power steering pressure switch connector.
    Fig 17: Disconnecting Power Steering Pressure Switch Connector

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45. Remove the transmission lower front mount nuts and transmission lower rear mount nuts.
    Fig 18: Removing Transmission Lower Front Mount Nuts And Transmission Lower Rear Mount Nuts

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46. Remove the rear mount bolts.
    Fig 19: Removing Rear Mount Bolts

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47. Remove the A/C compressor without disconnecting the A/C hoses.
    Fig 20: Removing A/C Compressor Without Disconnecting A/C

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48. Lower the vehicle on the hoist.
49. Disconnect the heater hoses.
    Fig 21: Removing Heater Hoses

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50. Remove the upper radiator hose (A) and lower radiator hose (B).
    Fig 22: Removing Upper Radiator Hose And Lower Radiator Hose

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51. Disconnect the ATF cooler hoses from the transmission, then plug the ATF cooler hoses and lines.
    Fig 23: Removing ATF Cooler Hoses From Transmission

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52. Remove the radiator (see RADIATOR AND FAN REPLACEMENT ).
53. Remove the connector bracket from the front cylinder head; use the bracket bolt hole to attach the engine balancer bar front arm.
    Fig 24: Removing Connector Bracket From Front Cylinder Head

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54. Remove the harness clamp bracket from the rear cylinder head; use the bracket bolt hole to attach the engine balancer bar rear arm.
    Fig 25: Removing Harness Clamp Bracket From Rear Cylinder Head

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55. Remove the service caps (A) for the front damper flange nuts from the cowl cover (B). Position the engine hanger adapters (VSB02C000024) with the "FRONT" mark facing forward over the damper flange nuts.
    Fig 26: Removing Service Caps

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56. Install the engine balancer bar (VSB02C000019); attach the front arm (A) to the front cylinder head with a spacer (B) and 10 x 1.25 mm bolt (C), attach the rear arm (D) to the rear cylinder head with 8 x 1.25 mm bolt (E).
    Fig 27: Installing Engine Balancer Bar (VSB02C000019); Attaching Front Arm To Front Cylinder Head With Spacer

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57. Install the engine support hanger (AAR-T-12566) to the vehicle, and attach the hook to the slotted hole in the engine balancer bar. Tighten the wing nut (F) by hand to lift and support the engine/transmission assembly.
58. Remove the front engine mount nut and discard.
    Fig 28: Removing Front Engine Mount Nut

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59. Raise the vehicle on the hoist to full height.
60. Make reference marks (A) on the body across the marks (B) on the edge of the front subframe (C).
    Fig 29: Identifying Reference Marks

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61. Loosen the four bolts (A) holding the adjustable arms (B) of the front subframe adapter to its center plate.
    Fig 30: Loosening Bolts

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62. Line up the slots in the arms with the bolt holes on the corner of the jack base, then attach the front subframe adapter (A) to the jack base with the bolts (B) that came with the jack. Tighten all bolts securely.
    Fig 31: Attaching Front Subframe Adapter To Jack Base With Bolts With Torque Specifications

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63. Raise the jack to vehicle height, then attach the front subframe adapter to the front subframe using the subframe stiffener mounting bolts (C) and bolt holes.
64. Remove the bolt retainers from both ends of the subframe.
    Fig 32: Removing Bolt Retainers From Subframe Ends

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65. Remove the six 12 x 1.25 mm bolts (A) securing the subframe stiffeners (B), the four subframe mounting bolts (C), and the stiffeners, then lower the front subframe (D).
    Fig 33: Removing Bolts

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66. Lower the vehicle and attach a chain hoist (A) to the engine hook (B) and transmission hook (C). Lift up on the engine/transmission assembly until it's securely supported by the chain hoist, and remove the engine support hanger from the engine and vehicle.
    Fig 34: Attaching Chain Hoist To Engine Hook

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67. Remove the mounting bolts from the upper half of the side engine mount bracket.
    Fig 35: Removing Mounting Bolts

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68. Check that the engine/transmission is completely free of vacuum hoses, fuel and coolant hoses, and electrical wiring.
69. Slowly lower the engine/transmission assembly about 150 mm (6 in.). Check once again that all hoses and electrical wiring are disconnected and free from the engine/transmission, then lower it all the way.
70. Disconnect the chain hoist from the engine/ transmission assembly.
71. Raise the vehicle all the way, and remove the engine/transmission assembly from under the vehicle.