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Special Tools Required

NOTE:
  • Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
  • To avoid damaging the wiring 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. Secure the hood in the wide open position (support rod (A) in the lower hole (B)).
    Fig 1: Identifying Open Hood Position
    G05952353Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Relieve fuel pressure (see FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR REPLACEMENT ).
  3. Do the battery removal procedure (see BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
  4. Remove the windshield wiper motor. (see WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT ).
  5. Remove the under-cowl panel (see UNDER-COWL PANEL REPLACEMENT ).
  6. Remove the air cleaner housing assembly (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  7. Remove the battery cables (A) from the battery terminal fuse box.
    Fig 2: Identifying Battery Cables & Battery Terminal Fuse Box
    G05952354Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Remove the harness clamps (B).
  9. M/T model: Remove the harness clamp (A).

    Remove the two bolts (B) and loosen the two bolts (C), then remove the battery base (D).

    Fig 3: Identifying Harness Clamp & Bolts
    G05952355Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Disconnect the engine control module (ECM)/ powertrain control module (PCM) connectors (A) and the engine wire harness connector (B).
    Fig 4: Identifying Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Connectors & Engine Wire Harness Connector
    G05952356Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  11. Remove the harness clamp (C) and harness holder (D).
  12. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister hose (A) and brake booster vacuum hose (B).
    Fig 5: Identifying Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Hose & Brake Booster Vacuum Hose
    G05952357Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  13. Remove the fuel feed hose clamp (A) and the quick-connect fitting cover (B), then disconnect the fuel feed hose (C) (see FUEL LINE/QUICK-CONNECT FITTING REMOVAL ).
    Fig 6: Identifying Fuel Feed Hose Clamp & Quick-Connect Fitting Cover
    G05952358Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  14. Disconnect the secondary heated oxygen sensor (secondary HO2S) connector (A), then remove the secondary HO2S harness from the clamps (B).
    Fig 7: Identifying Secondary Heated Oxygen Sensor (Secondary HO2S) Connector
    G05952359Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  15. Center the steering wheel spokes, and install a commercially available steering wheel holder tool (A).
    Fig 8: Identifying Steering Wheel Holder Tool
    G00504579Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  16. Remove the steering joint cover (A).
    Fig 9: Identifying Slider Shaft & Steering Joint Components
    G00491968Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  17. Make a reference mark (B) across the steering joint and the steering gearbox pinion shaft. Hold the slider shaft (C) on the column with a piece of wire (D) between the joint yoke (E) on the slider shaft to the joint yoke on the upper shaft. Remove the steering joint bolt (F), and disconnect the steering joint (G) by removing the steering joint toward the steering column (see step 7 under STEERING GEARBOX REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
  18. M/T model: Remove the shift cable (see step 12 on TRANSMISSION REMOVAL ).
  19. M/T model: Remove the clutch slave cylinder, and clutch line bracket mounting bolt (see step 10 on TRANSMISSION REMOVAL ).
  20. Remove the radiator cap.
    NOTE: Wait until the engine is cool, then carefully remove the radiator cap.
  21. Raise the vehicle on the lift to full height.
  22. Remove the front wheels.
  23. Remove the splash shields.
    Fig 10: Identifying Splash Shields
    G05952360Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  24. With A/C: Remove the drive belt (see DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  25. Loosen the drain plug in the radiator, and drain the engine coolant (see COOLANT CHECK ).
  26. Drain the engine oil (see ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK ).
  27. Drain the transmission fluid:
  28. Remove the under-floor three way catalytic converter (under-floor TWC).
    Fig 11: Identifying Under-Floor Three Way Catalytic Converter (Under-Floor TWC)
    G05952361Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  29. A/T model: Remove the shift cable (see step 41 on TRANSMISSION REMOVAL ).
  30. Insert a 5 mm Allen wrench (A) in the top of the ball joint pin (B), and remove the nuts (C), then separate the stabilizer link (D) from the stabilizer ends (E).
    Fig 12: Identifying Stabilizer Link, Nuts, Clips, Pins & Tie-Rod End Ball Joint
    G00491969Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  31. Remove the spring clips (F) and castle nuts (G), and separate the lower arms (H) from the knuckles (I). (see LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  32. Remove the cotter pins (J) and the nuts (K). and separate the tie-rod end ball joint (L) from the knuckles. (see step 9 of KNUCKLE/HUB/WHEEL BEARING REPLACEMENT ).
  33. M/T model: Remove the driveshaft heat shield.
    Fig 13: Identifying Driveshaft Heat Shield Components
    G05952362Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  34. Remove the driveshafts (see DRIVESHAFT REMOVAL ). Coat all precision-finished surfaces with clean engine oil. Tie plastic bags over the driveshaft ends.
  35. Disconnect the EPS motor angle sensor 8P connector (A) and the torque sensor 6P connector (B) from the steering gearbox.
    Fig 14: Identifying Connectors, Locks & Lever
    G00491970Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  36. Disconnect the EPS motor 3P connector (C) by pushing the lock (D) and pulling up the lever (E).
  37. With A/C: Remove the A/C compressor without disconnecting the A/C hoses. Do not bend the A/C hoses excessively.
    NOTE: Hang the A/C compressor with a wire tie.
    Fig 15: Identifying A/C Compressor Components
    G05952364Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  38. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
  39. Remove the radiator (see RADIATOR REPLACEMENT ).
  40. Disconnect the heater hoses.
    Fig 16: Identifying Heater Hoses
    G05952365Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  41. Attach the first universal lifting eyelet (A) to the air cleaner housing bracket with the 1.8 support bolt (B). Tighten the bolt by hand.
    Fig 17: Identifying Air Cleaner Housing Mounting Bracket & Bolts
    G00491971Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  42. Install the engine support hanger (AAR-T1256), then attach the hook to the slotted hole in the first universal lifting eyelet. Tighten the wing nut (C) by hand to lift and support the engine/transmission.
    NOTE: Be careful when working around the windshield.
  43. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
  44. Support the transmission with a transmission jack and a wood block under the transmission and raise it just enough to free the torque rod, then remove the torque rod.

    M/T model 

    Fig 18: Identifying Torque Rod (M/T Model)
    G05952368Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    A/T model 

    Fig 19: Identifying Torque Rod (A/T Model)
    G05952369Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  45. Remove the transmission jack and the wood block from under the transmission.
  46. Support the front subframe with a transmission jack and a wood block under the front subframe.
  47. Remove the front subframe mounting bolts.
    Fig 20: Identifying Front Subframe
    G05952370Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  48. Lower the front subframe and the steering gearbox as an assembly by lowering the transmission jack slowly, then remove the assembly from under the vehicle.
  49. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
  50. Attach the second universal lifting eyelet to the cam chain case.
    Fig 21: Identifying Universal Lifting Eyelet & Chain Case
    G05952371Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  51. Attach the chain hoist to the second universal lifting eyelet (A) and the transmission hook (B). Lift the engine/transmission until it is securely supported by the chain hoist, then remove the engine support hanger.
    NOTE: Wrap the ABS modulator-control unit with a clean shop towel.
    Fig 22: Identifying Universal Lifting Eyelet & Transmission Hook
    G05952372Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  52. Remove the ground cable (A), then remove the transmission mount bracket (B).

    M/T model 

    Fig 23: Identifying Transmission Mount Bracket & Ground Cable (M/T Model)
    G05952373Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    A/T model 

    Fig 24: Identifying Transmission Mount Bracket & Ground Cable (A/T Model)
    G05952374Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  53. Remove the ground cable (A), then remove the side engine mount/bracket assembly (B).
    Fig 25: Identifying Side Engine Mount, Bracket Assembly & Ground Cable
    G05952375Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  54. Check that the engine/transmission is completely free of vacuum hoses, fuel and coolant hoses, and electrical wiring.
  55. Slowly lower the engine/transmission 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.
  56. Disconnect the chain hoist from the engine/ transmission.
  57. Raise the vehicle, and remove the engine/ transmission from under the vehicle.
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