Engine Removal and Installation
Special Tools Required
Image Description/Tool Number
310292.png Subframe Adapter VSB02C000016*
*: 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.
Disconnect the cables (B) and the connectors (C).
3.
Remove the harness clamps (D) and the harness holders (E).


NOTE: Remove the necessary part(s).

13. EVAP Canister Purge Hose, Vacuum Hose, and Fuel Feed Hose - Disconnect
1.
Disconnect the EVAP canister purge hose (A) and the vacuum hoses (B).
2.
Remove the fuel feed hose clamps (C).



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

16. Vehicle - Lift



NOTE: Remove the necessary part(s).


NOTE: Remove the necessary part(s).

28. Connector (Front Suspension Stroke Sensor Subharness) - Disconnect

Left side

Right side

32. Vehicle - Lift
1.
Lower the vehicle.

34. Heater Hose - Disconnect

36. Vehicle - Lift
1.
Raise the vehicle.


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.

38. Torque Rod Mounting Bolt - Remove

40. Lower Arm Mounting Bolt - Remove

41. 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. Working Table - Position
1.
Position the working table (maximum load capacity: over 600 kg (1,320 lbs)) under the vehicle. Lower the vehicle until the engine/transmission assembly is attached to the working table.

44. Side Engine Mount Bracket Mounting Bolt and Nut - Remove

45. Transmission Mount Bracket Mounting Bolt and Nut - Remove

46. 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.
Raise the vehicle 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.
Raise the vehicle, and remove the engine/transmission from under the vehicle.

1. Engine Mount Bracket and Accessory Bracket - Install
1.
If the engine mount brackets and the accessory brackets are removed, install them.


2. Engine - Install
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. Side Engine Mount Bracket Mounting Bolt and Nut - Loosely Install

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

5. Vehicle - Lift
1.
Raise the vehicle.

6. 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).

8. Lower Arm Mounting Bolt - Tighten

10. Torque Rod Mounting Bolt - Loosely Install

11. Vehicle - Lift
1.
Lower the vehicle.


NOTE: Make sure to review the hose band precautions before installing the charge air cooler hose(s).

22. Connector (Front Suspension Stroke Sensor Subharness) - Connect

Left side

Right side

24. Vehicle - Lift
1.
Lower the vehicle.

28. Heater Hose - Connect

29. Fuel Feed Hose, EVAP Canister Purge Hose, and Vacuum Hose - Connect
2.
Install the fuel feed hose clamps (C).
3.
Connect the EVAP canister purge hose (D) and the vacuum hoses (E).


NOTE: Make sure to review the hose band precautions before installing the charge air cooler pipe(s).

34. Connector (Engine Wire Harness) - Connect
1.
Install the harness holders (A) and the harness clamps (B).
2.
Connect the connectors (C) and the cables (D).
3.
Install the covers (E).

37. Transmission Gear - Check
1.
Check that the transmission shifts into all gears smoothly.

43. 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 times, then check for fuel leakage.

45. Fluid Leak - Check


47. Vehicle - Lift
1.
Raise the vehicle.

50. Vehicle - Lift
1.
Lower the vehicle.