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Engine Removal

Special Tools Required 

NOTE:
  • Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
  • To avoid damaging wire and terminals, 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. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the audio system.
  2. Secure the hood in the wide open position (support rod in the lower hole).
  3. Relieve the fuel pressure (see FUEL PRESSURE RELIEVING ).
  4. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then disconnect the positive cable.
  5. Remove the battery.
  6. Remove the air cleaner assembly (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  7. Remove the harness clamps (A), then remove the battery base (B).
    Fig 1: Identifying Harness Clamps And Battery Base
    G05454088Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Remove the passenger's dashboard undercover, then disconnect the engine control module (ECM)/ powertrain control module (PCM) connectors (A), dashboard wire harness connector (B), and throttle actuator control module connector (C).
    Fig 2: Identifying (ECM)/(PCM) Connectors, Dashboard Wire Harness Connector And Throttle Actuator Control Module Connector
    G05454089Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Loosen the blower unit mounting nuts (A).
    Fig 3: Identifying Blower Unit Mounting Nuts
    G05454090Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Remove the harness clamps (A) and grommet (B), then pull the engine wire harness through the bulkhead.
    Fig 4: Identifying Harness Clamps And Grommet
    G05454091Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  11. Disconnect the starter cable (A) and engine compartment wire harness connector (B).
    Fig 5: Identifying Starter Cable, Engine Compartment Wire Harness Connector, Battery Cable And Cable Clamp
    G05454092Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  12. Remove the battery cable (C) from the under-hood fuse/relay box, then remove the cable clamp (D).
  13. Remove the engine cover.
    Fig 6: Identifying Engine Cover
    G05454093Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  14. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose (A) and manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor connector (B), then remove the harness holder (C).
    Fig 7: Identifying Brake Booster Vacuum Hose, Manifold Absolute Pressure (Map) Sensor Connector And Harness Holder
    G05454094Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  15. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge valve connector (A), throttle body connector (B), water bypass hoses (C) and purge hose (D).
    Fig 8: Identifying (EVAP) Canister Purge Valve Connector, Throttle Body Connector, Water Bypass Hoses And Purge Hose
    G05454095Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  16. Remove the quick-connect fitting cover (A), then disconnect the fuel feed hose (B) (see FUEL LINE/QUICK-CONNECT FITTING REMOVAL ).
    Fig 9: Identifying Quick-Connect Fitting Cover And Fuel Feed Hose
    G05454096Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  17. M/T model: Remove the shift cables (A). Take care not to bend the cables when removing them. Always replace any kinked cable with a new one.
    Fig 10: Identifying Shift Cables
    G05454097Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  18. M/T model: Remove the breather tube (A) from the clamp (B), clutch slave cylinder (C) and clutch line bracket mounting bolt (D). Do not operate the clutch pedal once the slave cylinder has been removed.
    Fig 11: Identifying Clamp, Clutch Slave Cylinder And Clutch Line Bracket Mounting Bolt
    G05454098Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  19. Disconnect the secondary heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) connector (A).
    Fig 12: Identifying Secondary Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Connector
    G05454099Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  20. With A/C: Remove the drive belt (see DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT ).
  21. Remove the radiator cap.
  22. Remove the front wheels.
  23. Raise the vehicle on the lift to full height.
  24. Remove the splash shield.
    Fig 13: Identifying Splash Shield
    G05454100Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  25. Loosen the drain plug in the radiator to drain the engine coolant (see COOLANT REPLACEMENT ).
  26. Drain the transmission fluid:
  27. Drain the engine oil (see OIL PRESSURE TEST ).
  28. Remove the three way catalytic converter (TWO (A).
    Fig 14: Identifying Three Way Catalytic Converter
    G05454101Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  29. A/T model: Remove the shift cable cover (A).
    Fig 15: Identifying Shift Cable Cover, Shift Cable Holder, Control Lever And Selector Control Shaft
    G05454102Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  30. A/T model: Remove the shift cable holder (B), then remove the control lever (C) from the selector control shaft (D).
  31. With A/C: Disconnect the A/C compressor clutch connector (A), then remove the A/C compressor (B) without disconnecting the A/C hoses.
    Fig 16: Identifying A/C Compressor Clutch Connector And A/C Compressor
    G05454103Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  32. Disconnect the stabilizer links from the stabilizer bar (see STABILIZER LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  33. Disconnect the suspension lower arm ball joints (see BALL JOINT REMOVAL ).
  34. Remove the driveshafts (see DRIVESHAFT REMOVAL ). Coat all precision finished surfaces with new engine oil. Tie plastic bags over the driveshaft ends.
  35. A/T model: Remove the intermediate shaft from the differential (see INTERMEDIATE SHAFT REMOVAL ). Coat all precision finished surfaces with new engine oil. Tie plastic bag over the intermediate shaft end.
  36. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
  37. With A/C: Remove the A/C condenser fan shroud (see RADIATOR AND FAN REPLACEMENT ).
  38. Remove the radiator fan shroud (see RADIATOR AND FAN REPLACEMENT ).
  39. A/T model: Disconnect the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) cooler hoses, then plug the ATF cooler hoses and lines.
    Fig 17: Identifying Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) Cooler Hoses And ATF Cooler Hoses And Lines
    G05454104Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  40. Disconnect the upper radiator hose (A) and the lower radiator hose (B).
    Fig 18: Identifying Upper Radiator Hose And Lower Radiator Hose
    G05454105Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  41. Disconnect the heater hoses.
    Fig 19: Identifying Heater Hoses
    G05454106Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  42. Install the first universal eyelet (07AAK-SNAA120) to the air cleaner housing bracket.
    Fig 20: Identifying First Universal Eyelet (07AAK-SNAA120)
    G05454107Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  43. Install the Fit engine hanger adapter (VSB02C000026) to the A and Reds engine support hanger (AAR-T-12566).
    Fig 21: Identifying Fit Engine Hanger Adapter
    G05454108Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  44. Install the front leg assemblies (A), hook (B), and wing nut (C) onto the engine support hanger. Carefully position the engine support hanger on the vehicle, and attach the hook to the slotted hole in the universal eyelet. Tighten the wing nut by hand to lift and support the engine/transmission.
  45. Raise the vehicle on the lift to full height.
  46. Remove the steering gearbox mounting bolts, then remove the steering gearbox bracket.
    Fig 22: Identifying Steering Gearbox Bracket
    G05454109Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  47. Remove the steering gearbox mounting bolts, then remove the steering gearbox stiffeners.
    Fig 23: Identifying Steering Gearbox Stiffeners
    G05454110Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  48. Remove the rear mount mounting bolts.
    Fig 24: Identifying Rear Mount Mounting Bolts
    G05454111Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  49. M/T model: Remove the left front transmission mount/bracket assembly.
    Fig 25: Identifying Left Front Transmission Mount/Bracket Assembly
    G05454112Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  50. Attach a nylon strap or rope to the body and around the steering gearbox to support it on both sides.
  51. Support the front subframe with a jack.
    Fig 26: Identifying Front Subframe With Jack
    G05454113Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  52. Remove the front subframe.
    Fig 27: Identifying Front Subframe With Bolts
    G05454114Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  53. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
  54. Remove the bolt (A) from the chain case cover, then install the second universal eyelet (07AAK-SNAA120) to the engine.
    Fig 28: Identifying Chain Case Cover Bolt
    G05454115Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  55. Attach the chain hoist to the engine as shown.
    Fig 29: Attaching Chain Hoist To Engine
    G05454116Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  56. Remove the engine support hanger (A).
  57. Remove the headlight harness cover.
  58. Remove the ground cable (A), then remove the transmission mount bracket (B).

    M/T model 

    Fig 30: Identifying Ground Cable And Transmission Mount Bracket - M/T Model
    G05454117Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    A/T model 

    Fig 31: Identifying Ground Cable And Transmission Mount Bracket - A/T Model
    G05454118Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  59. Remove the ground cable (A), then remove the side engine mount/bracket assembly (B).
    Fig 32: Identifying Ground Cable And Side Engine Mount/Bracket Assembly
    G05454119Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  60. Check that the engine/transmission is completely free of vacuum hoses, fuel and coolant hoses, and electrical wiring.
  61. Slowly lower the engine/transmission abut 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.
  62. Remove the chain hoist from the engine/ transmission.
  63. Raise the vehicle all the way.
    NOTE: Carefully position the A/C compressor and steering gearbox.
  64. Remove the engine/transmission from under the vehicle.
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