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, and secure it with the hood support rod (A) in the wide-open position (B).

8. Engine Wire Harness - Remove
1.
Remove the covers (A).
2.
Remove the cables (B).
3.
Disconnect the connectors (C).
4.
Remove the engine wire harness (D).
5.
CVT: Remove the TCM harness (E).

9. Fuel Feed Hose - Disconnect
1.
Remove the fuel feed hose (A) from the clamp (B).


10. Brake Booster Vacuum Hose, Intake Air Duct G, and EVAP Canister Purge Hose - Disconnect
1.
Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose (A), the EVAP canister purge hose (B) and intake air duct G.

11. Connector (TCM) - Disconnect (CVT)
1.
Disconnect the connector (A).
2.
Remove the ground cable (B).


NOTE: Hold the steering wheel with the steering wheel holder tool.

16. Vehicle - Lift


24. Transmission Fluid - Drain


25. Lower Radiator Pipe - Remove
1.
Disconnect expansion tank outlet hose B (A) and lower radiator hose B (B).
2.
Remove the lower radiator pipe (C).
3.
For some models: Remove the washers (D).


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.

34. Vehicle - Lift
1.
Lower the vehicle.

36. Heater Hose and Water Bypass Hose - Disconnect
1.
Disconnect the water bypass hose (A) and the heater hoses (B).

37. Vehicle - Lift
1.
Raise the vehicle.

38. Torque Rod Mounting Bolt - Remove

39. Lower Arm Mounting Bolt - Remove

40. 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).

43. Vehicle - Lift
1.
Lower the vehicle.

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

46. Universal Lifting Eyelet - Install

47. 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.

48. 12 Volt Battery Set Patch - Remove (if necessary)

49. Transmission Mount Bracket Mounting Bolt and Nut - Remove

M/T

CVT

50. 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 from the engine/transmission.
4.
Raise the vehicle, and remove the engine/transmission from under the vehicle.

1. Torque Rod Bracket - Install
1.
Install the torque rod bracket, then tighten their bolts to the specified torque.

2. 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.

3. Universal Lifting Eyelet - Install

4. 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.

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

M/T

CVT

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


9. 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. Lower Arm Mounting Bolt - Install

14. Torque Rod Mounting Bolt - Loosely Install

24. Lower Radiator Pipe - Install
1.
For some models: Install the washers (A).
2.
Install the lower radiator pipe (B).
3.
Connect expansion tank outlet hose B (C) and lower radiator hose B (D).

27. Vehicle - Lift
1.
Lower the vehicle.

30. Water Bypass Hose and Heater Hose - Connect
1.
Connect the water bypass hose (A) and the heater hoses (B).

34. Connector (TCM) - Connect (CVT)
1.
Install the ground cable (A).
2.
Connect the connector (B).

35. Fuel Feed Hose - Connect

2.
Install the fuel feed hose to the clamp (C).

36. Brake Booster Vacuum Hose, Intake Air Duct G, and EVAP Canister Purge Hose - Connect
1.
Connect the brake booster vacuum hose (A), the EVAP canister purge hose (B) and intake air duct G.

37. Engine Wire Harness - Install
1.
Install the engine wire harness (A).
2.
CVT: Install the TCM harness (B).
3.
Connect the connectors (C).
4.
Install the cables (D).
5.
Install the covers (E).

41. 12 Volt Battery Set Patch - Install
1.
Loosen the 12 volt battery base mounting bolts.
2.
Install the 12 volt battery set patch (A).
3.
Tighten the 12 volt battery set patch mounting bolts and the 12 volt battery base mounting bolts, in sequence, to the specified torque.
NOTE: Bolt is not on all models.
Specified Torque:
, , , and
9.3 N·m (0.95 kgf·m, 6.9 lbf·ft)
, , , and
22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)

44. Transmission Fluid - Refill


47. 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 pressurizesd. Repeat this two or three time, then check for fuel leakage.

49. Fluid Leak - Check


50. Vehicle - Lift
1.
Raise the vehicle.

54. Vehicle - Lift
1.
Lower the vehicle.

60. Transmission Gear - Check (M/T)
1.
Check that the transmission shifts into all gears smoothly.