Engine Removal and Installation
Special Tools Required
Image Description/Tool Number
310292.png Subframe Adapter VSB02C000016*
310190.png Universal Lifting Eyelet 07AAK-SNAA120
*: Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program 888-424-6857.

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. Hood - Wide Open
1.
Open the hood.
2.
Remove and relocate the hood support rod (A) to the wide-open positions (B) and secure the hood.

8. Connector (Engine Wire Harness) and Positive Cable (Under-Hood Fuse/Relay Box) - Disconnect
1.
Remove the positive cables (A).
2.
Disconnect the connectors (B).
3.
Remove the harness holders (C).

12. Vehicle - Lift



NOTE:
Do not disconnect the suction hose and the discharge hose.
Do not bend the suction hose and the discharge hose excessively.
Hang the A/C compressor with a wire tie.

29. Vehicle - Lift
1.
Lower the vehicle.

30. EVAP Canister Purge Hose and Heater Hose - Disconnect
1.
Disconnect the EVAP canister purge hose (A).
2.
Disconnect the heater hoses (B).

31. Vehicle - Lift
1.
Raise the vehicle.

33. Front Lower Arm Mounting Bolt - Remove

34. Front Subframe - Support
1.
Set the subframe adapter (VSB02C000016) on a transmission jack (A), line up the slots in the arms with the bolt holes on the corner of the jack base, and tighten the bolts.
2.
Attach the subframe adapter to the front subframe (B).

36. Vehicle - Lift
1.
Lower the vehicle.

37. Engine - Support
1.
Lift and support the engine with a jack and a wood block under the oil pan.

40. Universal Lifting Eyelet - Install

41. Chain Hoist - Install
1.
Attach a chain hoist (A) to the universal lifting eyelet and the transmission hanger (B), then lift the engine/transmission until it is securely supported by the chain hoist.

42. Transmission Mount Bracket Mounting Bolt and Nut - Remove

43. Engine - Remove
1.
Check that the engine/transmission is completely free of the vacuum hoses, the fuel hoses, the coolant hoses, and the electrical wiring.
2.
Slowly lower the engine/transmission about 150 mm (5.91 in). Check once again that all the hoses and the electrical wiring are disconnected and free from the engine/transmission, then lower it all the way and support it.
3.
Remove the chain hoist and universal lifting eyelet from the engine/transmission.
4.
Raise the vehicle, and remove the engine/transmission from under the vehicle.

2. Universal Lifting Eyelet - Install

3. Engine/Transmission Assembly - Position
1.
Position the engine/transmission assembly under the vehicle, and be sure that they are properly positioned. Carefully lower the vehicle, and stop with the installation position of the engine/transmission assembly.

4. Chain Hoist - Install
1.
Attach the chain hoist (A) to the universal lifting eyelet and the transmission hanger (B), then lift the engine/transmission until it is securely supported by the chain hoist.

5. Transmission Mount Bracket Mounting Bolt and Nut - Loosely Install

6. Engine - Support
1.
Lift and support the engine with a jack and a wood block under the oil pan.

7. Chain Hoist and Universal Lifting Eyelet - Remove


10. Vehicle - Lift
1.
Raise the vehicle.

11. Front Subframe - Support
1.
Set the subframe adapter (VSB02C000016) on a transmission jack (A), line up the slots in the arms with the bolt holes on the corner of the jack base, and tighten the bolts.
2.
Attach the subframe adapter to the front subframe (B).

13. Front Lower Arm Mounting Bolt - Install

28. Vehicle - Lift
1.
Lower the vehicle.

30. EVAP Canister Purge Hose and Heater Hose - Connect
1.
Connect the EVAP canister purge hose (A).
2.
Connect the heater hoses (B).

33. Connector (Engine Wire Harness) and Positive Cable (Under-Hood Fuse/Relay Box) - Connect
1.
Install the harness holder (A).
2.
Connect the connectors (B).
3.
Install the positive cables (C).

42. Fuel Leak (Low Pressure Side) - Check
1.
Turn the vehicle to the ON mode, but do not start the engine. After the fuel pump runs for about 2 seconds, the fuel line will be pressurized. Repeat this two or three time, then check for fuel leakage.

44. Fluid Leak - Check