Oil Pan Removal

Special Tools Required 

• Front subframe adapter VSB02C000016
• Engine support hanger, A and Reds AAR-T-12566
• Engine hanger balance bar VSB02C000019

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

1. If the engine is out of the vehicle, go to step  44.
2. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the audio system and the navigation system (if equipped).
3. Remove the left side engine compartment cover and the left rear engine compartment cover (see step 3 on ENGINE REMOVAL ).
4. Remove the right side engine compartment cover, then remove the right rear engine compartment cover (see step 4 on ENGINE REMOVAL ).
5. Remove the engine cover (see step 5 on ENGINE REMOVAL ).
6. Drain the power steering system fluid, then plug the fluid reservoir and return hose (see FLUID CHECK/REPLACEMENT ).
7. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then disconnect the positive cable.
8. Remove the battery.
9. Remove the breather pipe, then remove the intake air duct (see step 10 on ENGINE REMOVAL ).
10. Remove the air cleaner assembly (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
11. Remove the battery base (see step 13 on ENGINE REMOVAL ).
12. Remove the under-hood fuse/ relay box (see step 15 on ENGINE REMOVAL ).
13. Remove the strut brace (see step 16 on ENGINE REMOVAL ).
14. Remove the power steering (P/S) pump outlet line from the P/S pump, then plug the outlet line and the P/S pump (see step 23 on ENGINE REMOVAL ).
15. Remove the steering wheel (see STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL ).
16. Make a reference mark across the steering joint and steering gearbox pinion shaft. Remove the steering joint bolt, and disconnect the steering joint from the steering gearbox pinion shaft (see step 28 on ENGINE REMOVAL ).
17. Raise the vehicle on the lift to full height.
18. Remove the front wheels.
19. Remove the engine under cover (see step 32 on ENGINE REMOVAL ).
20. Remove the splash shield (see step 33 on ENGINE REMOVAL ).
21. Drain the engine oil (see ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT ).
22. Disconnect the stabilizer links (see STABILIZER LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
23. Remove the damper fork (see step 5 on DAMPER/SPRING REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
24. Separate the tie-rod end ball joints from the knuckles (see step 11 on KNUCKLE/HUB/WHEEL BEARING REPLACEMENT ).
25. Separate the knuckles from the lower arms (see step 5 on LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
26. Remove the exhaust pipe A (see step 42 on ENGINE REMOVAL ).
27. Remove the P/S hose, then plug the line and the hose (see step 43 on ENGINE REMOVAL ).
28. Disconnect the power steering pressure switch connector (see step 44 on ENGINE REMOVAL ).
29. M/T model: Remove the transmission lower front mount and transmission lower rear mount (see step 45 on ENGINE REMOVAL ).
30. A/T model: Remove the transmission lower mount (see step 46 on ENGINE REMOVAL ).
31. Lower the vehicle.
32. A/T model: Remove the shift cable bracket from the front subframe (see step 55 on ENGINE REMOVAL ).
33. Install the engine support hanger and engine hanger balance bar (see step 56 on ENGINE REMOVAL ).
34. Remove the front engine mount stop, then remove the front engine mount bolt and vacuum hose (see step 57 on ENGINE REMOVAL ).
35. M/T model: Remove the rear engine damper (see step 58 on ENGINE REMOVAL ).
36. Remove the rear engine mount stop, then remove the rear engine mount bolt (see step 59 on ENGINE REMOVAL ).
37. Remove the vacuum hose (see step 60 on ENGINE REMOVAL ).
38. M/T model: Remove the shift cable bracket (see step 61 on ENGINE REMOVAL ).
39. Raise the vehicle on the lift to full height.
40. Make the appropriate reference lines at both ends of the subframe that line up with the edge of the stiffeners (see step 63 on ENGINE REMOVAL ).
41. Attach the front subframe adapter to the subframe (see step 64 on ENGINE REMOVAL ).
42. Remove the subframe middle mount (see step 66 on ENGINE REMOVAL ).
43. Remove the mounting bolts securing the subframe stiffeners and front subframe (see step 67 on ENGINE REMOVAL ).
44. Remove the rear warm up three way catalytic converter (rear WU-TWC) bracket.
    Fig 1: Identifying Three Way Catalytic Converter Bracket

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45. Remove the torque converter cover (A/T) or clutch cover (M/T) (A) and the four bolts (B) securing the transmission.
    Fig 2: Identifying Torque Converter Cover Bolts

    Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
46. Remove the bolts securing the oil pan.
47. Using a flat-tip screwdriver, separate the oil pan from the block in the places shown.
    Fig 3: Identifying Oil Pan

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48. Remove the oil pan.