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Engine Removal

Special Tools Required 

Front subframe adapter EQS02BMDXSB0

NOTE:
  • Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
  • To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the connector portion.
  • Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection. Also, be sure that they do not contact other wiring or hoses, or interfere with other parts.
  1. Secure the hood in the wide open position by using the support rod as shown.
    Fig 1: Securing Hood In Wide Open Position Using Support Rod
    G04545492Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Drain the power steering system fluid (see FLUID REPLACEMENT ).
  3. Relieve fuel pressure (see FUEL PRESSURE RELIEVING ).
  4. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the radio and navigation system, then write down the customer's radio station presets.
  5. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery first, then disconnect the positive cable.
  6. Remove the battery.
  7. Remove the intake manifold cover.
    Fig 2: Removing Intake Manifold Cover
    G04545493Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Disconnect the breather pipe (A), then remove the intake air duct (B).
    Fig 3: Removing Intake Air Duct
    G04545494Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Remove the harness clamps (A), then remove the battery tray (B).
    Fig 4: Removing Harness Clamps And Battery Tray
    G04545495Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Remove the harness bracket (C).
  11. Remove the three mounting bolts (D), and loosen the mounting bolt (E), then remove the battery base (F).
  12. Remove the ground cable (A), harness clamp (B), and starter cable (C).
    Fig 5: Removing Ground Cable, Harness Clamp And Starter Cable
    G04545496Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  13. Remove the fuel quick-connect fitting cover (A), then disconnect the fuel quick-connect fitting (B).
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Fuel Quick-Connect Fitting
    G04545497Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  14. Remove the brake booster vacuum hose (A), evaporative emission (EVAP) canister hose (B), and hose joint (C).
    Fig 7: Removing Brake Booster Vacuum Hose, Evaporative Emission Canister Hose And Hose Joint
    G04545498Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  15. Remove the driver's side console lower panel, and pull the carpet to expose the steering joint cover (see CARPET REPLACEMENT ).
  16. Remove the steering joint cover (A).
    Fig 8: Removing Steering Joint Cover
    G04545499Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  17. Lock the steering wheel. Make a reference mark (B) across the steering joint and gearbox pinion shaft. Remove the steering joint bolt (C), and disconnect the steering joint from the steering gearbox pinion shaft (D). To prevent damaged to the cable reel, do not turn the steering wheel once the steering joint has been removed.
  18. Remove the coolant reservoir, without disconnecting hoses.
  19. Remove the cover from the powertrain control module (PCM).
    Fig 9: Removing Cover From Powertrain Control Module
    G04545500Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  20. Remove the harness clamps (A), then disconnect the powertrain control module (PCM) connectors (B) and engine wire harness connectors (C) on the right side of the engine compartment.
    Fig 10: Disconnecting Powertrain Control Module Connectors And Engine Wire Harness Connectors
    G04545501Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  21. Remove the harness clamps (A), then remove the alternator cable (B).
    Fig 11: Removing Harness Clamps And Alternator Cable
    G04545502Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  22. Remove the power steering (P/S) pump outlet hose (A) from the P/S pump (B).
    Fig 12: Removing Power Steering Pump Outlet Hose From P/S Pump
    G04545503Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  23. Remove the P/S hose clamp (C).
  24. Remove the drive belt (see DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT ).
  25. Remove the radiator cap.
  26. Raise the vehicle on the hoist to full height.
  27. Remove the front tires/wheels.
  28. Remove the splash shield.
    Fig 13: Removing Splash Shield
    G04545504Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  29. Loosen the drain plug in the radiator, and drain the engine coolant (see COOLANT CHECK ).
  30. Drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) (see ATF REPLACEMENT ).
  31. Drain the engine oil (see ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT ).
  32. Remove the front subframe stiffener.
    Fig 14: Removing Front Subframe Stiffener
    G04545505Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  33. Remove exhaust pipe A.
    Fig 15: Removing Exhaust Pipe A
    G04545506Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  34. Make reference marks (A) on the propeller shaft (B) and transfer shaft flange (C), then separate the propeller shaft from the transfer shaft flange.
    Fig 16: Identifying Reference Marks On Propeller Shaft And Transfer Shaft Flange
    G04545507Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  35. Remove the shift cable (see step 8 SHIFT CABLE REPLACEMENT ).
  36. Remove the transfer assembly (see TRANSFER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL ).
  37. Disconnect the stabilizer links (see STABILIZER LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  38. Disconnect the tie-rod end ball joints (see step 12 STEERING GEARBOX REMOVAL ).
  39. Disconnect the suspension lower arm ball joints (see LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  40. Remove the driveshafts (see step 9 FRONT DRIVESHAFT REMOVAL ). Coat all precision-finished surfaces with new engine oil. Tie plastic bags over the driveshaft ends.
  41. Remove the P/S hose, then plug the line and the hose.
    Fig 17: Removing Power Steering Hose
    G04545508Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  42. Disconnect the power steering pressure switch connector.
    Fig 18: Disconnecting Power Steering Pressure Switch Connector
    G04545509Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  43. Remove the transmission lower front mount nuts and transmission lower rear mount nuts.
    Fig 19: Removing Transmission Lower Front Mount Nuts And Transmission Lower Rear Mount Nuts
    G04545510Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  44. Remove the rear engine mount bolts.
    Fig 20: Removing Rear Engine Mount Bolts
    G04545511Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  45. Remove the A/C compressor without disconnecting the A/C hoses.
    Fig 21: Removing A/C Compressor
    G04545512Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  46. Lower the vehicle on the hoist.
  47. Remove the heater hoses.
    Fig 22: Removing Heater Hoses
    G04545513Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  48. Remove the upper radiator hose (A), and lower radiator hose (B).
    Fig 23: Removing Upper Radiator Hose And Lower Radiator Hose
    G04545514Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  49. Remove the ground cable.
    Fig 24: Removing Ground Cable
    G04545515Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  50. Remove the ATF cooler hoses, then plug the ATF cooler hoses and lines.
    Fig 25: Removing ATF Cooler Hoses
    G04545516Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  51. Remove the radiator (see RADIATOR AND FAN REPLACEMENT ).
  52. Hang the A/C compressor with a rope as shown.
    Fig 26: Hanging A/C Compressor With Rope
    G04545517Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  53. Attach the chain hoist to the engine as shown.
    Fig 27: Attaching Chain Hoist To Engine
    G04545518Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  54. Remove the mounting bolts from the upper half of the side engine mount bracket.
    Fig 28: Removing Mounting Bolts From Upper Half Of Side Engine Mount Bracket
    G04545519Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  55. Remove the front engine mount nut.
    Fig 29: Removing Front Engine Mount Nut
    G04545520Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  56. Make sure the hoist brackets are positioned properly. Raise the vehicle on the hoist to full height.
  57. Make the appropriate reference lines (A) at the both side of the front subframe (B) that line up with the edge (C) of the body.
    Fig 30: Identifying Reference Lines At Both Side Of Front Subframe
    G04545521Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  58. Loosen the four bolts (A) holding the adjustable arms (B) of the front subframe adapter to its center plate.
    Fig 31: Loosening Bolts (A) Holding Adjustable Arms (B) Of Front Subframe Adapter
    G04545522Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  59. Line up the slots in the arms with the bolt holes on the corner of the jack base, then attach the adapter to the jack base with the bolts (A) that came with the jack. Tighten all bolts securely.
    Fig 32: Attaching Adapter To Jack Base With Bolts
    G04545523Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  60. Raise the jack to vehicle height, then attach the adapter to the front subframe using the subframe stiffener mounting bolts (B) and bolt holes.
  61. 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 Subframe Mounting Bolts
    G04545524Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  62. Check that the engine/transmission is completely free of vacuum hoses, fuel and coolant hoses, and electrical wiring.
  63. Slowly lower the engine/transmission assembly about 150 mm (6 in.). Check once again that all hoses and wires are disconnected from the engine/transmission.
  64. Lower the engine/transmission assembly all the way. Remove the chain hoist from the engine.
  65. Remove the engine/transmission assembly from under the vehicle.
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