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Side Engine Mount Replacement

  1. Support the engine with a jack and wood block under the oil pan.
  2. Remove the upper torque rod.

    M/T 

    Fig 1: Identifying Upper Torque Rod And Bolts (M/T)
    G06264281Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    A/T 

    Fig 2: Identifying Upper Torque Rod And Bolts (A/T)
    G06264282Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Remove the ground cable (A), then remove the side engine mount bracket (B).
    Fig 3: Identifying Ground Cable And Side Engine Mount Bracket With Bolts
    G06264283Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Remove the side engine mount stiffener (A), then remove the side engine mount (B).
    Fig 4: Side Engine Mount Stiffener And Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G06264284Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Install the side engine mount, then install the side engine mount stiffener.
  6. Install the side engine mount bracket (A), then loosely tighten the new bolt and nut (B). Loosely tighten the bolt (C).
    Fig 5: Side Engine Mount Bracket With Bolt And Nut With Torque Specifications
    G06264285Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Install the ground cable (D).
  8. Remove the air cleaner assembly (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  9. Loosen the transmission mounting bolt and nuts (A).

    M/T 

    Fig 6: Identifying Transmission Mounting Bolt And Nuts (M/T)
    G06264286Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    A/T 

    Fig 7: Identifying Transmission Mounting Bolt And Nuts (A/T)
    G06264287Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Raise the vehicle on the lift to full height.
  11. Remove the splash shield.
  12. Loosen the lower torque rod mounting bolt (A).
    Fig 8: Installing Lower Torque Rod Mounting Bolt
    G06264288Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  13. M/T model: Loosen the front mount mounting bolt (A).
    Fig 9: Identifying Front Mount Mounting Bolt
    G06264289Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  14. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
  15. Tighten the side engine mount mounting bolts and nut.
    Fig 10: Side Engine Mount Mounting Bolts And Nut With Torque Specifications
    G06264290Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  16. Tighten the transmission mounting bolt and nuts.

    M/T 

    Fig 11: Transmission Mounting Bolt And Nuts (M/T) With Torque Specifications
    G06264291Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    A/T 

    Fig 12: Transmission Mounting Bolt And Nuts (A/T) With Torque Specifications
    G06264292Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  17. Raise the vehicle on the lift to full height.
  18. Tighten the lower torque rod mounting bolt.
    Fig 13: Lower Torque Rod Mounting Bolt With Torque Specifications
    G06264293Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  19. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
  20. Install the air cleaner assembly (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  21. Install the upper torque rod, then tighten the new upper torque rod mounting bolts in the numbered sequence shown.

    M/T 

    Fig 14: Upper Torque Rod Mounting Bolts (M/T) With Torque Specifications
    G06264294Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    A/T 

    Fig 15: Upper Torque Rod Mounting Bolts (A/T) With Torque Specifications
    G06264295Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  22. M/T model: Raise the vehicle on the lift to full height, and tighten the front mount mounting bolt.
    Fig 16: Front Mount Mounting Bolt With Torque Specifications
    G06264296Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  23. Install the splash shield.
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